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Vet tech programs in Missouri

13 vet tech and veterinary assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

9 schools offer these vet tech programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Vet techs do medical tests that help diagnose animals' injuries and illnesses and help veterinarians with exams, care and lab work. Most have a two-year associate degree in veterinary technology, and most states require them to pass an exam. Veterinary assistants handle routine animal care; most learn on the job, and certification is optional.1

In Missouri, 9 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, 2 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 13 programs here are veterinary assistant course (7 programs), vet tech (associate degree, 4 programs) and veterinary office or receptionist course (2 programs).

See the 13 programs

How much do vet tech programs cost in Missouri?

$2,999 to $9,317 is what most vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in Missouri cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $2,299 to $23,177

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 13 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 13 programs report it
Length
19 to 82 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Missouri may also offer vet tech programs. How these figures are made

Are there free vet tech programs in Missouri?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 13 vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Veterinary assistant courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Assistant

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,299
    Program website, Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Assistant at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Assistant at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,487
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,299
    Program website, Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Assistant at Metropolitan Community College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Technology

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,317
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Veterinary Technology at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $7,021
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,317
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Metropolitan Community College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses

    Veterinary Technology

    Jefferson College

    Hillsboro

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Jefferson College, HillsboroVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,950
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Jefferson College
    More details about Veterinary Technology at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    69 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,800
    Students counted
    57
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,950
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Jefferson College

  • Vet tech (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Veterinary Technology

    MACC -Moberly Area Community College

    Mexico

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    MACC -Moberly Area Community College, MexicoVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,464
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at MACC -Moberly Area Community College
    More details about Veterinary Technology at MACC -Moberly Area Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    88 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $8,513
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,464
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at MACC -Moberly Area Community College

  • Veterinary assistant courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    CE Veterinary Assistant

    Jefferson College

    Based in Hillsboro, MO

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jefferson College, based in Hillsboro, MOVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,495
    Program website, CE Veterinary Assistant at Jefferson College
    More details about CE Veterinary Assistant at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,495
    Program website, CE Veterinary Assistant at Jefferson College

  • Veterinary office or receptionist courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Receptionist-Certificate

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityVeterinary office or receptionist course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,662
    Program website, Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Receptionist-Certificate at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Receptionist-Certificate at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,706
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,662
    Program website, Veterinary Technology-Veterinary Receptionist-Certificate at Metropolitan Community College

  • Veterinary assistant courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Assistant Online Program

    Columbia Area Career Center

    Based in Columbia, MO

    No diploma needed

    Columbia Area Career Center, based in Columbia, MOVeterinary assistant courseOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,999
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant Online Program at Columbia Area Career Center
    More details about Veterinary Assistant Online Program at Columbia Area Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    4 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,999
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant Online Program at Columbia Area Career Center

  • Veterinary assistant courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Assistant

    Missouri State University, Springfield

    Based in Springfield, MO

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Missouri State University, Springfield, based in Springfield, MOVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,799
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Missouri State University, Springfield
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at Missouri State University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,799
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Missouri State University, Springfield

  • Veterinary assistant courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Veterinary Assistant

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

    Based in Lee's Summit, MO

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed, based in Lee's Summit, MOVeterinary assistant course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,799
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    More details about Veterinary Assistant at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,799
    Program website, Veterinary Assistant at University Of Central Missouri-Continuing Ed

  • Veterinary assistant courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    VA-3000: VetBloom Veterinary Assistant

    Medcerts, Llc

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Medcerts, Llc, based in Livonia, MIVeterinary assistant courseOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, VA-3000: VetBloom Veterinary Assistant at Medcerts, Llc
    More details about VA-3000: VetBloom Veterinary Assistant at Medcerts, Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, VA-3000: VetBloom Veterinary Assistant at Medcerts, Llc

  • Veterinary office or receptionist courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Receptionist

    Missouri State University, Springfield

    Based in Springfield, MO

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Missouri State University, Springfield, based in Springfield, MOVeterinary office or receptionist course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,299
    Program website, Veterinary Receptionist at Missouri State University, Springfield
    More details about Veterinary Receptionist at Missouri State University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,299
    Program website, Veterinary Receptionist at Missouri State University, Springfield

  • Veterinary assistant courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Assisting

    The Academy Of Pet Careers

    Saint Charles

    No diploma needed

    The Academy Of Pet Careers, Saint CharlesVeterinary assistant courseIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$19,200
    Program website, Veterinary Assisting at The Academy Of Pet Careers
    More details about Veterinary Assisting at The Academy Of Pet Careers
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,072
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $19,200
    Program website, Veterinary Assisting at The Academy Of Pet Careers

  • Vet tech (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Veterinary Technology

    Crowder College

    Neosho

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Crowder College, NeoshoVet tech (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,177
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Crowder College
    More details about Veterinary Technology at Crowder College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    104 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $23,177
    Program website, Veterinary Technology at Crowder College

How to pay for vet tech programs in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for vet tech programs in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for vet tech programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for vet tech programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Vet tech programs in Missouri

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 13
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
5th of 13
vet tech and veterinary assistant programs here, against the typical state's 4
13 vs 4

State comparisons use the same figures as the vet tech programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Vet tech programs in Kansas City, St. Louis, Mexico and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 6 programs are online.

Other training in Missouri

How vet tech programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Missouri

Where the Missouri vet tech program numbers come from

Which Missouri vet tech programs are on this list?

These are the vet tech programs Missouri approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri vet tech programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about vet tech programs in Missouri

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List