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Browse below to learn how to become a veterinary technician (vet tech) in Connecticut (CT) including advice on top schools, certification and licensing requirements, salaries and employment data.

Steps to become a Veterinary Technician in Connecticut

If you wish to become a vet tech in Connecticut it is a requirement that you have graduated from an accredited veterinary technician/technology program.

Once you have graduated from an accredited program you will need to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) exams – which are administered by the American Association of Veterinary – if you wish to work as a vet tech in Connecticut. As a final step you will need to obtain your license before securing employment as a veterinary technician.

Accredited Vet Tech Programs in Connecticut

SchoolAreaDegree Level
Middlesex Community CollegeMiddletown, CTAssociate of Science
Northwestern Connecticut Community CollegeWinsted, COAssociate in Science
Norwalk Community CollegeNorwalk, CTAssociate in Science

There are currently 3 accredited veterinary technician programs in Connecticut.

Programs are accredited by the American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA).

Vet Tech Salary Connecticut

Average Vet Tech Salary$43,360
Hourly Wage$20.85
Top 10% of Earners$61,100
Bottom 10% of Earners$26,100
#'s Employed1,660

According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2017) the average veterinary technician salary in Connecticut is $43,360 – 25% above the national average of $34,710.

This represents an hourly wage of $20.85.

There are currently 1,660 persons employed as veterinary technicians in Connecticut.

Connecticut Vet Tech Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

If a career as a veterinary technician in Connecticut strongly appeals to you then it is a great time to pursue your dreams. The demand for vet techs has been steadily on the increase over the last ten years and is projected to grow by 14.7% over the coming years with an additional 14,330 jobs predicted to be created in the sector between 2016 and 2024.

The table below details salary and employment levels of veterinary technicians in the main towns and cities in Connecticut.

Metro AreaAverage SalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%# Employed
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT$41,110$57,990$28,360390
Danbury, CT$40,950$51,690$27,770110
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$49,340$85,370$23,970620
New Haven, CT$38,790$55,390$27,990270
Norwich-New London-Westerly, CT$39,040$57,950$27,450110
Waterbury, CT$44,160$59,330$32,24060

Vet Tech V’s Related Careers

The first table compares salary and employment data between veterinary technicians and veterinarians and veterinary assistants in Connecticut.

Salary# Employed
Vet Tech Connecticut$43,3601,660
Veterinarian Connecticut$114,110700
Vet Assistant Connecticut$35,720660

The table below compares average veterinary technician salary and employment in Connecticut with salary levels for related healthcare careers in the state.

Salary# Employed
Vet Tech$43,3601,660
Nursing Assistants$32,97021,710
Medical Assistants$36,5107,520
Dental Assistants$43,8004,030
Ultrasound Tech$80,550920
X Ray Tech$77,460370