Veterinary Technician Associate Degree

Full AVMA-CVTEA accreditation, making graduates eligible to sit for the VTNE examination
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If you've already earned an AVMA-accredited associate degree this program,
take the next steps in your career with the Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

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With Penn Foster’s Veterinary Technician Program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn skills that can help you take the first step towards a career as a veterinary technician. With accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) through their Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA), successful graduates will be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE), which can provide an in-demand industry credential.

As a veterinary technician, you can work in a variety of settings, including small and large animal veterinary practices, specialty practices, zoos, and more. Enroll today and take the next steps towards preparing for your career helping animals!

Hands-on Externship Experience.
As part of your program, you’ll complete two externships in semesters 2 and 4 to gain hands-on experience in the field. Your clinical externships can help you to:

Apply what you've learned online in real-life veterinary situations. Your externship can be completed at a private practice near your home or you can apply through our partners at VCA Animal Hospitals.

Gain hands-on experience alongside licensed veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians.

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