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Veterinary Technician A.S. Degree

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

Online, e-learning, or distance learning

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. 510808

Description

The Veterinary Technician Degree is one of only a few online programs that is fully accredited by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), which provides eligibility to sit for the VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination) certification exam and/or additional state licensing. It is a four semester Associates degree, enriched with discussion boards and webinars for interactive learning. The program also includes mandatory clinical externship portions for hands-on experience assisting a veterinarian and veterinary technicians in a licensed clinic or animal hospital.


Online Learning - this program is broken up into 4 total semesters. 

Details

Hours

660

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Penn Foster

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

3133 West Frye Rd. Ste 215, Chandler, AZ

Name of Credential

Veterinary Technician Associates Degree

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

NA

Refund Policy

https://www.pennfoster.edu/admissions/policies/refund-policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - AVMA

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$7,194.00

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$7,194.00

Registration Fee

$275.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$7,469.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$7,469.00

Demand Occupation(s)

29-2056.00Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
$0.00 per hour
Required Certification: VTNE

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3133 West Frye Rd. Suite 215, Chandler, Arizona 85226

Phone Number

(570) 961-4069

Web Address

http://pennfoster.edu

Last Updated

Nov 04, 2025

Created

Feb 28, 2024

Renewal

Jun 30, 2026

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