Associate’s Degree Program
Veterinary Technology
(Distance Educatiion)
Become a Veterinary Technician and help support animal care, diagnosis, and treatment as part of a veterinary healthcare team.
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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:
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.
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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
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:
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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:
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Our Alhambra Campus is located in a beautiful campus setting just minutes off the 10 and 710 freeways on Fremont Avenue. We are centrally located and easily accessible for students across the San Gabriel Valley. In addition to serving Alhambra, our programs attract learners from nearby communities including Pasadena, El Monte, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Montebello, and other surrounding cities.
Students considering a distance education veterinary technology program often prioritize programmatic accreditation, eligibility for national credentialing exams, structured clinical requirements, and regulatory compliance, while completing academic coursework online.
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program offers:
Student support services throughout enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services
Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program provides instruction in animal nursing care, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and veterinary clinical practices, with didactic coursework delivered through distance education.
Instruction includes:
Students complete required clinical externships in approved veterinary settings to demonstrate competency in real-world practice environments.
The full-time Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program is designed to be completed in:
For full-time enrollment, the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program consists of:
Upon successful completion of the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program all academic, attendance, clinical, and financial requirements, graduates are awarded an:
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program is offered through Distance Education.
Academic coursework is completed online, with required clinical externships completed at approved veterinary facilities.
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program is delivered via Distance Education, meaning:
Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program coursework follows a structured term schedule.
Externship scheduling depends on approved clinical site availability and is coordinated during enrollment and program progression.
Yes. Clinical education is a required component of the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program.
Students complete:
Externships allow students to apply distance education coursework in real veterinary settings under appropriate supervision.
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program provides education applicable to entry-level veterinary technician roles, subject to credentialing and employer requirements.
Employment outcomes vary based on individual qualifications and applicable credentialing/licensure requirements.
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program may be a good fit for individuals who:
Prospective students are encouraged to speak with Admissions and review required disclosures prior to enrollment.
In addition to general admissions requirements, Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program applicants must complete program-specific enrollment steps, which may include:
All requirements are reviewed and verified prior to enrollment.
Transfer credit for applicable coursework may be considered, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval during enrollment.
Because this program includes structured sequencing and required clinical externships, core veterinary technology coursework typically follows the established program sequence.
The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program costs may include:
The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.
Financial aid is available to qualified students for the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.
Yes. The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Distance Education Program is programmatically accredited by AVMA.
Platt College also maintains:
Graduation from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is commonly used to meet educational eligibility for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE), subject to the exam administrator’s current requirements.
Program completion does not guarantee exam eligibility, passing results, certification, licensure, or employment.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state and are governed by the applicable regulatory authority. Program completion and exam outcomes do not automatically confer licensure or certification.
Academic coursework is completed online through Distance Education.
However, required clinical externships must be completed in approved veterinary practice settings and are not completed online.
The Distance Education program delivers academic coursework online, with clinical externships completed at approved sites.
The Hybrid program includes a predetermined mix of online and on-ground coursework delivered through campus-based instruction.
Yes. Clinical externships are a required component of the program and must be completed under supervision at approved veterinary facilities.
The enrollment process includes:
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