If you enjoy working with animals and are looking to for an online program that helps you prepare for an entry-level career in a veterinary office, consider Penn Foster College's Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program. Continue reading to learn more about this AVMA-CVTEA accredited degree program.
What Kind of Program Is It?
Penn Foster College's Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program will introduce you to the topics you need to know to take the VTNE examination and become a licensed veterinary technician. The courses cover animal anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, diagnostic technologies, clinical pathology and parasitology, and laboratory procedures. You will also have the opportunity learn about the care of small and large animals, including how to diagnose, prevent, and treat some diseases, as well as study surgical nursing techniques and the use of anesthesia in animals.
What Will You Learn?
The program requires two clinical externships, which are completed at an approved veterinary hospital or clinic near you and allow you to gain real-world vet technician experience. Penn Foster College's Veterinary Technician Associate Degree Program has full accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA).
