Vet tech schools and programs in Iowa
Iowa has 7 AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs on the AVMA's list. You can also look at the 15 AVMA-accredited programs that offer distance study: coursework online plus supervised clinical hours. Check each program for where those hours can be done.
Credential rules: how to become a vet tech in Iowa.
AVMA-accredited programs in Iowa
| School | City | Credential | Format | AVMA status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Kirkwood Community College (Animal Health Technology Program) | Cedar Rapids | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville | Associate in Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Iowa Central Community College (Veterinary Technician Program) | Fort Dodge | Associate of/in Applied Science | On campus | Initial accreditation |
| Muscatine Community College | Muscatine | Associate in Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
What accreditation means
Every school on these pages is on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) list of veterinary technology programs accredited by its Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Most states that credential vet techs require graduation from one of these programs before you can sit the VTNE; check your state guide for the exact rule. We list programs for information only: we are not paid by any school and do not collect inquiries.
Sources
- AVMA: Veterinary technology programs accredited by the AVMA CVTEA
- AVMA: Distance education programs in veterinary technology accredited by the AVMA CVTEA
- AVMA: Accredited programs (CVTEA)
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