Vet Technician Schools and Salaries Kentucky

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Steps to become a Vet Technician in Kentucky

If you wish to become a veterinary technician (vet tech) in Kentucky (KY) it is a requirement that you have graduated from an accredited veterinary technician program there.

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

Browse below to learn more about the top accredited vet tech schools and related programs near you in Kentucky.

Accredited Vet Tech Programs in Kentucky

SchoolAreaDegree Level
??Morehead State UniversityMorehead, KY Associate of Applied Science
Murray State UniversityMurray, KY Bachelor in Science
Owensboro Community and Technical CollegeOwensboro, KY Associate in Applied Science

There are currently 3 accredited veterinary technician programs in Kentucky.

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

Kentucky Vet Tech Licensing Requirements

Once you have successfully graduated from an accredited program and passed all necessary certification examinations you will need to apply for your veterinary technician license in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners can provide more specific information on all the necessary certification and licensing requirements. You can contact them directly using the contact details below:

Address: PO Box 1360, Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone: 502-564-3296 ext. 230
Email: lucie.duvall@ky.gov
Website: http://bve.ky.gov/

Vet Tech Salary Kentucky

Average Vet Tech Salary$31,880
Hourly Wage$15.33
Top 10% of Earners$48,940
Bottom 10% of Earners$18,510
#'s Employed1,380

According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2017) the average veterinary technician salary in Kentucky is $31,880 – 8% below the national average of $34,710.

This  represents an hourly wage of $15.33.

There are currently 1,380 persons employed as veterinary technicians in Kentucky.

Kentucky Vet Tech Employment and Salaries by Metro Area

If a career as a veterinary technician in Kentucky 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 Kentucky.

Metro AreaAverage SalaryTop 10%Bottom 10%# Employed
Lexington-Fayette, KY$40,370$55,870$29,970490
Louisville, KY$26,790$38,730$16,960470

Vet Tech V’s Related Careers

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

Salary# Employed
Vet Tech$31,8801,380
Veterinarian$92,010940
Vet Assistant$23,9701,330

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

Salary# Employed
Vet Tech$31,8801,380
Nursing Assistants$25,92023,880
Medical Assistants$31,0508,640
Dental Assistants$34,9004,320
X Ray Tech$66,990380
Ultrasound Tech$64,990720