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An online path to a vet practice manager degree

Pets are family in more than half of American homes and pet parents are seeking out quality care for their fur kids in record numbers.

In this 4-semester bachelor of science degree program, you’ll add skills in marketing, law, accounting, HR, ethics, and more to your current skill set, and position yourself as a vet practice manager who can help run effective, efficient, and successful businesses. If you already hold an associate of science degree, or have 60 eligible college credits to transfer, a vet practice manager degree can help take your skills–and your career–to a new level.

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Professional certification

Our program supports the formal education requirement of the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) Exam.* The voluntary CVPM designation validates your skills and identifies you as credible and qualified.

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What you get

20%

vet tech job growth

Job opportunities

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of veterinary technicians to grow 20% from 2016 to 2026.** As more veterinary practices utilize vet techs to do general lab work and hire skilled vet techs to replace lower-skilled veterinary staff, they need knowledgeable management staff to support the operations of their practices.

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A COMMUNITY

Engage with veterinary faculty and students, and get academic support by email, phone, or online.

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YOUR SKILLS

Explore marketing, human resources, law, and more as you gain the skills needed to run a vet business.

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YOUR OWN PACE

Enroll one semester at a time and complete each of the program’s four semesters in as few as six months.

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Frequently asked questions

You may be taking your first steps into higher education. Or you may be considering online study for the first time. Whatever your situation, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.

If you are someone who wants to fulfill an important need in veterinary care, consider a career on the business side of the vet industry. Your organizational skills will be valuable to independent clinics and vet networks that need help managing payroll, purchasing, marketing, scheduling, and all aspects of the human side of vet practice management.

As soon as you enroll, you gain an Ashworth College Central Network. It’s an online toolkit that offers step-by-step guidance for building your resume, drafting cover letters, writing thank you notes, and more. Your lessons may refer you to the Ashworth College Central Network as you prepare to graduate and take new steps in your career. After you earn your degree, you’ll retain your account so you can sharpen your Ashworth College Central Network anytime you need to.

Veterinary management is a new area of study among colleges and career schools in the U.S. Many of the existing programs lead to only certificates versus ours that leads to a bachelor’s degree. And, rather than getting a few business-related courses within a veterinary technology bachelor’s degree, you’ll get a full curriculum of business courses that can help you develop the skills you need for veterinary management.

Related programs

In addition to our online vet practice management courses, we offer a range of flexible online animal care-related programs to help you advance in this popular and fast-growing field.

State requirements

A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.

*Certification exam requirements vary. Please check with VHMA for their complete list of requirements.

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians” (January 7, 2019).

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Student satisfaction

Data from a 2023 Ashworth College Alumni Survey.

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Further your education and earn an associate’s or bachelor’s degree online with Ashworth College. Our nationally accredited college programs can help you prepare to take the next step in your career while you study online, at your own pace! College degrees range from accounting to veterinary technician, with career-focused classes to help you begin building industry knowledge.

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