Vet tech programs in North Carolina
12 vet tech and veterinary assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
12 schools offer these vet tech programs, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 1 of the 12 programs takes students without a high school diploma, 10 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 12 programs here are veterinary assistant course (7 programs), vet tech (associate degree, 4 programs) and veterinary office or receptionist course (1 program).
See the 12 programsHow much do vet tech programs cost in North Carolina?
$180 to $5,666 is what most vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in North Carolina cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $180 to $8,225
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 74%
- Working 6 months later
- 66%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $26,900
- Length
- 19 to 76 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 North Carolina may also offer vet tech programs. How these figures are made
All 12 vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in North Carolina approved for WIOA funding
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Veterinary Medical Technology - Associate Degree
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600Price if you pay yourself$7,972School website, Veterinary Medical Technology - Associate Degree at Central Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Medical Technology - Associate Degree at Central Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 37%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,894
- Length
- 74 weeks, 26 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,026
- Students counted
- 303
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,972
Veterinary Medical Technology, AAS (A45780)
Gaston College
Dallas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,500Price if you pay yourself$8,225School website, Veterinary Medical Technology, AAS (A45780) at Gaston CollegeMore details about Veterinary Medical Technology, AAS (A45780) at Gaston College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,127
- Length
- 96 weeks, 12 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,273
- Students counted
- 222
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,225
Veterinary Medical Technology AAS Degree
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$5,320Program website, Veterinary Medical Technology AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Medical Technology AAS Degree at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,010
- Length
- 72 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $3,489
- Students counted
- 157
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,320
Veterinary Office Assistant
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,600Price if you pay yourself$9006 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Veterinary Office Assistant at Coastal Carolina Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Office Assistant at Coastal Carolina Community College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 56%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,912
- Length
- 32 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 145
- Earned a year, estimated
- $27,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $900
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Veterinary Medical Technology
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,800Price if you pay yourself$6,706School website, Veterinary Medical Technology at Cape Fear Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Medical Technology at Cape Fear Community College
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 87%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,455
- Length
- 84 weeks, 23 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,408
- Students counted
- 144
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,706
Veterinary Assistant - WFD/CE
Lenoir Community College
Kinston
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,200Price if you pay yourself$185Program website, Veterinary Assistant - WFD/CE at Lenoir Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Assistant - WFD/CE at Lenoir Community College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 45%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,549
- Length
- 18 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $303
- Students counted
- 114
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $185
Veterinary Assistant
Randolph Community College
Asheboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$23,400Price if you pay yourself$180Program website, Veterinary Assistant at Randolph Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Assistant at Randolph Community College
- Finished
- 81%
- Working at 6 months
- 44%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,843
- Length
- 52 weeks, 2 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $169
- Students counted
- 84
- Earned a year, estimated
- $23,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
Veterinary Assistant WFD/CE
Craven Community College
New Bern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$17,300Price if you pay yourself$202Program website, Veterinary Assistant WFD/CE at Craven Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Assistant WFD/CE at Craven Community College
- Finished
- 83%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,332
- Length
- 13 weeks, 9 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $437
- Students counted
- 61
- Earned a year, estimated
- $17,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $202
Veterinary Assistant WFD/CE
Carteret Community College
Morehead City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$16,900Price if you pay yourself$180Program website, Veterinary Assistant WFD/CE at Carteret Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Assistant WFD/CE at Carteret Community College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 71%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,227
- Length
- 16 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $136
- Students counted
- 46
- Earned a year, estimated
- $16,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
Veterinary Assisting
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$19,700Price if you pay yourself$180Program website, Veterinary Assisting at Mayland Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Assisting at Mayland Community College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 54%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,913
- Length
- 19 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $71
- Students counted
- 13
- Earned a year, estimated
- $19,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
Veterinary Assistant
Sampson Community College
Clinton
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$180School website, Veterinary Assistant at Sampson Community CollegeMore details about Veterinary Assistant at Sampson Community College
- 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
- $86
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $180
VA-3000 Veterinary Assistant
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,000Program website, VA-3000 Veterinary Assistant at MedCertsMore details about VA-3000 Veterinary Assistant at MedCerts
- 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
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How to pay for vet tech programs in North Carolina
WIOA funding can pay for vet tech programs in North Carolina
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 North Carolina
- programs with a price cost under $1,000
- 7 of 12
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 1st of 13
- vet tech and veterinary assistant programs here, against the typical state's 4
- 12 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 Sanford, Charlotte, Asheville and other North Carolina cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 1 online.
Other training in North Carolina
How vet tech programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in North Carolina
- CDL training90 programs
- CNA classes113 programs
- Medical assistant training75 programs
- Phlebotomy training64 programs
- Welding classes89 programs
- HVAC training65 programs
- Medical billing and coding training58 programs
- LPN programs34 programs
- EMT classes66 programs
- Electrician training43 programs
- Dental assistant programs36 programs
- Auto mechanic classes33 programs
- Pharmacy technician training51 programs
- Plumbing school10 programs
- CNC machinist training33 programs
- Carpentry classes6 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training4 programs
- Diesel mechanic training8 programs
- Cybersecurity training33 programs
- IT training110 programs
- Cosmetology school16 programs
- Barber school7 programs
- Esthetician school11 programs
- Nail tech school6 programs
- EKG technician programs25 programs
- Massage therapy school10 programs
- Paralegal programs17 programs
- Fire academy8 programs
- Police academy37 programs
- Surgical tech programs21 programs
- Radiology tech programs15 programs
- Culinary school13 programs
- Home health aide training1 program
- PTA programs9 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training58 programs
- Human resources training22 programs
- Medication aide training33 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training19 programs
- Early childhood education programs57 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school6 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training15 programs
- Hospitality management programs7 programs
- Addiction counselor training7 programs
- Coding and software development courses20 programs
- Lineman school13 programs
- Sterile processing technician training15 programs
- Sonography school13 programs
- Data analytics courses17 programs
- Administrative assistant training21 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs11 programs
- Medical lab technician programs13 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses5 programs
- Digital marketing courses5 programs
- Web and graphic design courses10 programs
- Health information technology programs12 programs
- Real estate school1 program
- Patient care technician training3 programs
- OTA programs5 programs
- Interpreter and translator training5 programs
- Home inspector training2 programs
- Forklift certification13 programs
- Personal trainer certification6 programs
- Healthcare administration programs9 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- MRI tech school4 programs
- RBT certification training2 programs
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs34 programs
- Manufacturing technician training11 programs
- Electronics technician training17 programs
- Business administration programs55 programs
- Criminal justice programs31 programs
- Teacher assistant certification3 programs
- Auto body repair classes11 programs
- Sleep technician training3 programs
- Solar and wind technician training4 programs
- Water treatment operator training2 programs
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Optician training7 programs
- Masonry training5 programs
- Construction training programs24 programs
- Dental hygiene programs8 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes29 programs
- RN programs71 programs
- Project management certification29 programs
Where the North Carolina vet tech program numbers come from
Which North Carolina vet tech programs are on this list?
These are the vet tech programs North Carolina 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 North Carolina offers.
How the prices and results of North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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