text: what is the average salary of a vet tech and how much schooling does it take?   there are primarily two levels of education and training for entry to this occupation: a 2-year program for veterinary technicians and a 4-year program for veterinary technologists.   median hourly earnings of veterinary technologists and technicians were $11.99 in may 2004. the middle 50 percent earned between $9.88 and $14.56. the bottom 10 percent earned less than $8.51, and the top 10 percent earned more than $17.12.