Earn your Associates Degree in
Veterinary Technology
in as little as 18 months!
The Veterinary Technology Program at the Platt School of Medical Sciences is specifically designed to provide in-depth study and training necessary to gain entry-level employment in animal health care.
Veterinary Technicians perform many of the same tasks for veterinarians that nurses and other professionals perform for physicians.
These tasks generally include: general animal care; surgical assistance; medical treatments; laboratory tests, x-rays; anesthesia;
Vet Techs typically work closely with Veterinarians in animal clinical health-care settings such as small or large animal hospitals or clinics.and nursing and critical care.radiology;
As Vet Techs advance in their careers, many move to management and supervisory positions in animal health-care facilities and service companies.
Upon completion of Platt’s Vet Tech program, graduates of the program are awarded a Veterinary Technician Associates of Science degree.
AVMA Accreditation
Platt College’s School of Medical Sciences is pleased to announce that its Alhambra, Ontario, and Riverside campuses have received initial American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation for its Veterinary Technology Associate’s degree program.
Platt College’s Veterinary Technology Associate Degree Distance Education program is currently considered an extension of our on-campus program which has initial AVMA accreditation. With initial AVMA accreditation graduates will be eligible to sit for the Veterinary Technology National Examination (VTNE).
AVMA accreditation is widely recognized as the gold-standard of accreditation for veterinary technology programs, and Platt College is proud to be amongst that elite group.
“This is a great honor and the result of hard work on the part of our students, faculty, and staff,” said David Liss, RVT, Program Director of the Alhambra campus. “I am very proud of Platt’s program and am ecstatic we have achieved this status within two years of launching the program. We are proud the AVMA has recognized our ongoing commitment to Veterinary Technology education, and look forward to achieving full accreditation for our program at the earliest possible date.”
Coursework Includes
First Year
- Introduction to Veterinary Technology
- Veterinary Medical Terminology
- Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology
- Veterinary Nursing Procedures
- Clinical Pathology
- Parasitology
- Medical Calculations and Pharmacology
- Client Communications & Customer Service
- Veterinary Economics
Second Year
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Assistance
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Animal Nutrition
- Exotic Animal Care
- Lab Animal Care
Clinical Externship
An integral part of the student’s education is the clinical externship. Platt College is excited to partner with one of the nation’s largest provider of animal health services to offer students externship opportunities at their facilities.
What Our Graduates Say
Coming to Platt was important to me because it has helped me attain the necessary skills and experience I needed to be more marketable in the medical field.
What I liked best about attending Platt was the small class sizes. The instructors are able to give each student the attention needed to succeed. Every instructor I had at Platt was helpful and very understanding about the demands put on students in accelerated classes. I enjoyed attending Platt.
The Vet Tech School at Platt College is right for you
- Convenient morning and evening class schedules - so you can continue to work while you earn your degree
- Full-time career services staff and a clinical externship coordinator
- Financial Aid is available to qualified students
- Accredited by ACCSC
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