Vet tech schools and programs in Virginia
Virginia has 3 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 Virginia.
AVMA-accredited programs in Virginia
| School | City | Credential | Format | AVMA status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | Sterling | Associate of Applied Science | On campus and distance | Full accreditation |
| Tidewater Community College | Virginia Beach | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Blue Ridge Community College Distance option: the school says out-of-state students must be in a preceptorship in Virginia (Blue Ridge distance education details, checked October 25, 2026). | Weyers Cave | Associate of Applied Science | On campus and distance | 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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