Vet tech schools and programs in Tennessee

Last checked October 25, 2026 against the AVMA directory. Information only; confirm details with each school.

Tennessee has 6 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 Tennessee.

AVMA-accredited programs in Tennessee

SchoolCityCredentialFormatAVMA status
Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanoogaAssociate of Applied ScienceOn campusFull accreditation
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksvilleBachelor of Science in General Agriculture with concentration in Veterinary TechnologyOn campusFull accreditation
Columbia State Community CollegeColumbiaAssociate of Applied ScienceOn campusFull accreditation
Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatinAssociate of Applied ScienceOn campusFull accreditation
Lincoln Memorial University (Veterinary Medical Technology Program)HarrogateAssociate of Science, Bachelor of ScienceOn campusFull accreditation
University of Tennessee at MartinMartinBachelor of ScienceOn campusFull 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.

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