Enroll in Online Penn Foster Veterinary Training Programs with an Exclusive Association Member Discount!
Take the next step in advancing your career in veterinary health with one of Penn Foster's online veterinary training programs. As an association member benefit, you are eligible to enroll in one of the programs below at a 10% discount!
These affordable programs are all offered online and can be taken at your own pace. From accredited college degree programs to career diplomas and undergraduate certificates, you can find the veterinary training option that is right for you.
| 10% program discount for association members | |
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21% growth in employment for veterinary technicians expected over the next 10 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistic |
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| 78% current VTNE pass rate of Penn Foster Veterinary Technician associate degree graduates |
Our Learning Model
At Penn Foster, we offer a full suite of support channels and resources to support you on your learning journey and empower you to reach your professional goals. Our online, mobile-friendly learning platform delivers dynamic course content with animations, live-action demonstrations, and videos designed to keep you engaged from start to finish.
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Online program delivery provides flexibility and 24/7, on-the-go access
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Interactive course content includes animations, simulations, interactive assessments, and more
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Programs are accredited and aligned to in-demand industry certifications
Our Online Training Programs
Veterinary Technician
Associate Degree
This AVMA-CVTEA accredited Veterinary Technician Associate Degree program you help prepare you for a rewarding career as a Vet Tech and ready you to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). Our engaging course content is enriched with interactive elements such as animations, simulations, and webinars to help you effectively apply your new skills in real-world scenarios.
In this program, you will learn critical skills including:
- Animal healthcare, animal anatomy and physiology, veterinary practice management, veterinary pharmacology, and more
- How to care for large and small animals, small and large animal medicine, animal nutrition, laboratory animal medicine, and more.
- How to be a part of a working veterinary team and apply knowledge and skills in a mixed-animal practice.
Veterinary Practice Management
Undergraduate Certificate
Designed with job readiness in mind, the Veterinary Practice Management Undergraduate Certificate program covers foundational and advanced topics in leadership, business, and human resources to help you become an effective manager in both small and large veterinary practice settings. Through flexible, online training, you will develop the necessary management and business skills to be an effective practice manager for a veterinary clinic.
In this program:
- Earn credits to fulfill the education requirements needed to sit for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) exam, offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)
- You will study important topics including Principles of Management, Basic Accounting, Human Resources Management, and more
Veterinary Technology
Bachelor's Degree
If you're looking to take the steps to get your veterinary career to the next level and advance your knowledge of animal health care, and already have a Veterinary Technician Associate Degree under your belt, Penn Foster's accredited online Veterinary Technology Bachelor Degree Program can help. With flexible online courses, you can build your job-ready knowledge and skills at your own pace as you learn from accomplished faculty. This program is:
- Fully AVMA-CVTEA accredited online completion program
- Geared toward individuals who have completed an AVMA-approved associate degree; the completion degree in veterinary technology prepares workers to take the next steps in their veterinary career
- Supported with wraparound learner resources and access to expert instructors and coaches, ensuring your educational journey is a success
Veterinary Assistant
Career Diploma
Penn Foster’s online NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant Program can help you prepare for an in-demand career as a veterinary assistant and explore a career in veterinary sciences. With flexible online courses, you can build your industry knowledge at your own pace and apply what you've learned at a hands-on externship.
- One of only three online programs approved by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA).
- Prepares learners to become effective veterinary assistants and to sit for the Approved Veterinary Assistant examination offered through NAVTA.
- Learners apply what they learn to real-world situations in a required 160-hour externship.
Veterinary Team Telehealth
Certificate
Demand for veterinary telehealth services continues to rise and a telehealth certificate can help you stand out on your veterinary team. Our online, self-paced Veterinary Telehealth Training Program is designed with job readiness in mind and can be completed in as little as one month. You’ll learn best practices for teletriage, how to assess and address emergencies, and how to navigate state laws and regulations related to telehealth.
- RACE-approved program offers up to 81 hours of CE credit (in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval).
- Interactive course content is designed to help you retain and apply your new knowledge to real-world situations.
- Includes wraparound support and access to instructors and coaches, ensuring you successfully progress through training and excel on-the-job.
