Vet Tech Programs in the San Antonio Area
2 accredited programs train veterinary technicians in the San Antonio area. Here is how their graduates do on the VTNE, how many find jobs, and what each publishes as its cost.
The Short Version
- Palo Alto College reports the highest VTNE rate in the area, 89.2% (Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025), against a Texas program median of 70.4%.
- Results vary widely: Pima Medical Institute, San Antonio reports 44.0%, 45 points below the area's best.
- Of the 2 programs, 2 publish a total cost, from $11,830 at Palo Alto College to $40,000 at Pima Medical Institute, San Antonio.
- Pima Medical Institute, San Antonio is below AVMA CVTEA's benchmark or on probation; see its page for details.
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Every Vet Tech Program in the Area
Highest VTNE rate first. Tap a program for its full outcomes, cost breakdown and sources. 2
| Program | VTNE rate | Job placement | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto College AAS, San Antonio | 89.2% | Not reported | $11,830 |
| Pima Medical Institute, San Antonio AAS, San Antonio | 44.0% | 83.9% | $40,000 |
Jobs and Pay in the San Antonio Area
About 1,730 veterinary technicians work in the San Antonio area. The middle half earn between $36,930 and $47,130 a year; new graduates usually start toward the lower end. Texas expects about 2,060 openings a year statewide through 2034, from new positions, retirements and people changing jobs, with the number of jobs growing 27.9% (from 15,330 to 19,600).
Other Career Programs in the San Antonio Area
How to Read These Numbers
First-time candidates who passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam over the program's most recent three-year period. The AVMA requires every accredited program to publish this rate and the number of candidates. Job placement: graduates employed as veterinary technicians, as the program reports it. All Texas vet tech programs
Sources and Dates
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056), May 2025 estimates.
- American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (AVMA CVTEA), checked Nov. 2026.
- Palo Alto College: outcomes, 46 first-time candidates and an 89.18% pass rate, Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2025..
- Pima Medical Institute, San Antonio: outcomes, School PDF 'VTNE Outcomes for 2026', campus entry updated April 11, 2026. 61 first-time candidates. Placement and graduation are annual rates for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025..
- Palo Alto College Veterinary Technology program page, Tuition and Approximate Cost, In-district approximated expenses, 2026-2027.
- Pima Medical Institute Additional Tuition Disclosure, Veterinary Technician, Total program cost (current), undated disclosure live on school site.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Texas and metro areas (employment and wage percentiles), May 2025 estimates.
- Texas Workforce Commission, long-term occupational projections, 2024 to 2034.
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