Veterinary
Technology

Students considering a Veterinary Technology program often prioritize programmatic accreditation, eligibility for credentialing exams, hands-on skill development, and required clinical experience.

The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program offers:

• An Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology
• Hybrid delivery, combining online coursework with required on-campus instruction
• Required hands-on training and supervised clinical externship experience
• Programmatic accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
• Approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• 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 – Hybrid Program provides instruction in veterinary nursing care, clinical procedures, diagnostic support, and professional practice.

Instruction includes:

• Veterinary medical terminology and clinical calculations
• Small and large animal anatomy and physiology
• Nursing care for multiple species (as covered in the curriculum)
• Clinical pathology concepts and procedures
• Veterinary pharmacology fundamentals and medication-related calculations (as applicable in coursework)
• Diagnostic imaging principles and safety
• Anesthesia and surgical nursing concepts
• Clinical techniques (handling/restraint, sample collection skills, bandaging, and related procedures taught in the program)
• Animal nutrition and preventative healthcare concepts
• Veterinary hospital procedures, client communication, and professional practice topics

Students complete required on-campus skills development and supervised clinical externships in approved veterinary settings.

The full-time Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program is designed to be completed in:

• Approximately 19 months

For full-time enrollment, the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program consists of:

• 1,681 clock hours
• 115 quarter credits

Upon successful completion of the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program all academic, attendance, clinical, and financial requirements, graduates are awarded an:

• Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology

The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program is offered at:

• Alhambra
• Anaheim
• Ontario
• Riverside

The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid will be taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses.

All program courses have been predetermined to be either online or on-ground.

In addition, the program includes required in-person components such as scheduled on-campus instruction and required clinical education.

The program follows a structured cohort schedule. Class meeting times, on-campus requirements, and externship scheduling vary by campus and start date and are reviewed during enrollment.

Yes. Hands-on training and supervised clinical education are required.

Students complete:

• Scheduled in-person training components required by the curriculum
• Three supervised clinical externships completed at approved veterinary practices and/or animal care facilities

Externships are supervised and evaluated as part of required program completion.

The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program provides education applicable to entry-level veterinary technician roles, subject to credentialing and employer requirements.

Employment outcomes vary based on individual qualifications and any applicable credentialing/licensure requirements.

The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program may be a good fit for individuals who:

• Want an accredited veterinary technology associate degree program
• Are prepared for a structured academic schedule with required in-person components
• Can complete supervised clinical externships in approved settings
• Want a hybrid format where courses are predetermined as online or on-ground

Prospective students are encouraged to speak with Admissions and review required disclosures prior to enrollment.

In addition to general admissions requirements, Veterinary Technology applicants must complete program-specific enrollment steps, which may include:

• Proof of high school graduation, GED, or equivalent
• Submission of official transcripts
• Completion of required entrance evaluation(s), if applicable
• Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Meeting applicable health, background, and clinical participation requirements (as required for externship placement)

All requirements are reviewed and verified prior to enrollment.

Transfer credit may be considered for applicable coursework, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval during enrollment.

Because the program includes structured sequencing and required clinical externships, core veterinary technology and clinical coursework typically follows the established program sequence.

The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program costs may include:

• Tuition
• Books and supplies

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. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.

Yes. The Veterinary Technology Associate Degree program is programmatically accredited by AVMA.

Platt College also maintains:

• Institutional accreditation by ACCSC
• Approval to operate by BPPE

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/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.

The the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree – Hybrid Program is hybrid:

• Program will be taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses. All program courses have been predetermined to be either online or on-ground.

In-person participation is required for designated on-ground components and required clinical education.

The Hybrid program includes a predetermined mix of online and on-ground courses delivered through a campus-based program structure.

The Distance Education program is a separate offering with its own delivery designation and admissions/enrollment details.

Yes. Externships are a required part of the program and must be completed in approved settings under supervision.

The enrollment process includes:

• Requesting information and speaking with Admissions
• Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Submitting required documentation and transcripts
• Completing any required entrance evaluations
• Reviewing required institutional disclosures
• Completing enrollment paperwork
• Beginning the program in the next available cohort