Veterinary Technology Associate's Degree

Earn your Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology online in as little as 19-months!

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Veterinary Technology • About

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.

Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Full-time career services
Financial aid is available to qualified students
Hands-on learning and clinical experience
Convenient online class schedules
Preparation and eligibility for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)

Overview & Accreditation

Veterinary Technicians assist Veterinarians in providing medical care to animals. The Veterinary Technician is a vital part of the animal-care team, performing critical tasks that assist in diagnosis and treatment. Samples duties include:

Recording patient histories
Preparing the patient for examination or surgery
Providing vaccinations
Administering medications
Taking vital signs and blood samples
Preparing tissue samples
Expose and develop radiographs and assist with ultrasounds
Performing laboratory procedures such as urinalysis and blood counts and taking blood samples
Assisting in surgery
Providing and assisting with anesthesia
Providing post-operative care and nursing care to sick and injured animals

GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO ANY CAREER. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Platt College’s School of Medical Sciences Veterinary Technology Associate of Science degree in Alhambra, Anaheim, Ontario, and Riverside have been given probationary accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Upon completion of Platt College’s Veterinary Technology program, graduates of the program are awarded a Veterinary Technology Associate of Science degree.

Platt College Los Angeles LLC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For more information, click HERE

Schedule

With convenient online class schedules, you can earn your Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in as little as 19-months!

Start times for each Veterinary Technology cohort vary by campus, contact us for details HERE

Financial Aid

Platt College is committed to providing the information and resources necessary to help every student achieve educational success. Types of financial aid available for qualified students include:

Federal Grants, including Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Work Study (FWS)
California State Grant Programs, including Cal Grants and California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
Federal Direct loans
Private Loans & Scholarships

To learn more, click here: http://plattcollege.edu/financial-aid/

Career Services

Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.

Students are given the opportunity to pursue job referrals maintained by Career Services.

Our Career Services personnel explain and assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts occur through graduation and beyond.

Career Services aims to build the job acquiring skills of our students through interviews and workshops in the following areas:

Career planning
Resume and cover letter writing
Completing applications
Researching and contacting potential employers

Additional Program Information

AVMA Accreditation

Platt College’s Veterinary Programs are accredited by the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA)

Veterinary Technology Passage Rates Statement

The links below provide VTNE passage rate data for each campus

ALHAMBRA CAMPUS

VTNE Passage Rates – Alhambra Campus

ANAHEIM CAMPUS

VTNE Passage Rates – Anaheim Campus

ONTARIO CAMPUS

VTNE Passage Rates – Ontario Campus

RIVERSIDE CAMPUS

VTNE Passage Rates – Riverside Campus

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