Veterinary Technician

Associate Degree Accredited

In Demand

Veterinary Technician Training for Your Employees

With Penn Foster’s AVMA-CVTEA accredited Veterinary Technician Degree, your employees can train on their schedule and prepare to sit for the VTNE. Learners will develop fundamental skills in veterinary medicine and get hands-on experience through two required externships. Providing industry-recognized training can grow your practice while increasing client and employee retention.

Program curriculum is aligned with AVMA-CVTEA standards, ensuring your veterinary staff are an asset to your practice.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the VTNE.
Interactive course content includes animations, simulations, and webinars designed to help learners retain and apply their new knowledge to real world situations.
Includes wraparound learner support and access to expert instructors and coaches, ensuring your learners or employees successfully progress through training.

Accredited

Online

Self Paced

Exam Preparation

Prepare your employees for the following certification exam:

The Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards

Veterinary Technician Training Curriculum

4 semesters
31 exams
73 credits
2 externships

Aligned with AVMA-CVTEA standards, the Veterinary Technician Degree is designed to prepare learners to fill this critical role at any practice, large or small. Online courses in the four-semester degree include:

Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Nursing for Veterinary Technicians
Pharmacology for Veterinary Technicians
Radiography for Veterinary Technicians

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Janet McConnell, CVT

Program Director, Veterinary Nursing Development NVA Compassion-First

"We are extremely pleased to offer our expanded, ground-breaking employer-supported development program for our veterinary nursing teams that allows them to make a choice for their educational program and career path."