Vet tech schools and programs in New York
New York has 11 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 New York.
AVMA-accredited programs in New York
| School | City | Credential | Format | AVMA status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred State College | Alfred | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Genesee Community College | Batavia | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Suffolk County Community College (Veterinary Science Technology Program | Western Campus) | Brentwood | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Long Island University | Brookville | Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology | On campus | Initial accreditation |
| State University of New York-Canton (Agricultural & Technical College | Health Sciences & Medical Technologies | Veterinary Science Technology Program) | Canton | Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| State University of New York-Delhi (College of Technology | Veterinary Science Technology Program) | Delhi | Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Mercy University | Dobbs Ferry | Bachelor of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| La Guardia Community College | Long Island City | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| State University of New York-Ulster (Ulster County Community College) | Stone Ridge | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Westchester Community College | Valhalla | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Trocaire College | Williamsville | Associate of/in Applied Science | On campus | Initial 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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