Veterinary Tech programs in Iowa
8 veterinary tech programs at 7 Iowa schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (5 programs), the state median is $33,312 one year after completion, 9% below the national median of $36,440. Median borrower debt is $11,691.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 14 | $44,227 | – | – |
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 6 | $43,281 | – | – |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 15 | $33,312 | $11,691 | $133 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 11 | $32,149 | – | – |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | Sioux City, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 10 | $29,383 | – | – |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar, IA | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a veterinary tech school in Iowa
Credentialed veterinary technicians must typically graduate from an accredited program and pass a credentialing exam; assistants generally learn on the job. Check which role you are training for.
- Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- What is the VTNE pass rate?
- How many hours are in a working clinic?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying veterinary tech program in Iowa?
By reported one-year earnings, Iowa Western Community College leads at $44,227 in the associate degree program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many veterinary tech programs are in Iowa?
The Scorecard lists 8 certificate or associate programs in this field at 7 schools in Iowa.