Earn your AVMA CVTEA accredited associate degree through our flexible, affordable, and career-focused vet tech program online. The program includes 270 hours of clinical experience, giving you hands-on practice working with animals while you do your coursework online. Upon graduating with your Veterinary Technician Associate Degree, you will be eligible to pursue professional credentialing/testing or licensure and ready to reach your potential in the booming pet care industry.
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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technician is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Ashworth College is also accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
What you get
Digital textbooks: Principles and Practices of Veterinary Technology, Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians, Dog Anatomy: A Photo Atlas, Cat Anatomy and Dissection Guide, Front Office Management for the Veterinary Team, Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Instruments and Equipment: A Pocket Guide, Diagnostic Imagine for Veterinary Technicians, Small Animal Surgical Nursing, Laboratory Animal and Exotic Pet Medicine: Principles and Procedures
AVMA CVTEA-accredited vet tech curriculum
270 hours of clinical training
Binder™ mobile app for taking your learning materials on-the-go
Student Portal dashboard for instant access to lessons and support
Learning Resource Center online libraries and labs
ProQuest® digital access to thousands of sources for research
An active online community of fellow students, staff, and grads
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Job opportunities
Career opportunities for skilled veterinary technicians are growing fast. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of veterinary technicians to grow 20% from 2016 to 2026. This rapid growth is attributed to the fact that more veterinary practices are utilizing vet techs to do general lab work and hiring skilled vet techs to replace lower-skilled veterinary staff.*
AVMA CVTEA ACCREDITED
As a grad, you’ll be prepped for your certification exam and eligible for the important professional licensing employers demand.
STUDIES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
Enroll in one semester at a time and complete each of them in as few as six months based on your study pace.
ENJOY GREAT VALUE
This is one of the most affordable online veterinary technician programs available at any vet tech school.
AVMA CVTEA ACCREDITED
As a grad, you’ll be prepped for your certification exam and eligible for the important professional licensing employers demand.
STUDIES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
Enroll in one semester at a time and complete each of them in as few as six months based on your study pace.
ENJOY GREAT VALUE
This is one of the most affordable online veterinary technician programs available at any vet tech school.
Our faculty has extensive professional experience in their fields. They’re here to help you learn, grow, and excel.
Dr. Lea Craig
Lead faculty member Dr. Craig graduated from the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program at Ontario Veterinary College in 2007. She has extensive first-hand experience in AAHA-accredited small animal hospitals in Canada and the U.S. and has been teaching online veterinary technician courses since 2013.
Megan Leonard, CVT, BS
Megan Leonard is the Director of the Veterinary Academy and has been a certified veterinary technician for over 10 years. She is an experienced online educator and has held various leadership roles. Prior to working as an educator, she worked in general practice as a certified veterinary technician.
Katie Foust
Katie is a certified vet tech with a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science. She has 16 years of experience in general practice, emergency hospitals, and animal shelters. Her primary interests include clinical laboratory & pathology, surgical nursing & anesthesia, and large animal nursing.
Suzanne Fauver, CVT
Suzanne is the Clinical Coordinator for the program and has worked in education for over seven years. She is a certified veterinary technician who graduated from Johnson College with an Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology. Before working in education, Suzanne worked as a certified technician in both emergency and general practice. Along with her love for educating veterinary technician students, she has a passion for large animals and large animal medicine.
Joshua Schlote
Joshua is a Licensed Veterinary Technologist with 16 years of veterinary experience in small animal medicine, emergency/critical care, referral/specialty care, and education. He co-authored the textbook Diagnostic Imaging for Veterinary Technicians.
Vicki McLain, CVT, LAGT,VTS (Lab Animal)
Vicki has been an online educator for over seven years. Prior to that, she practiced extensively in the field as a veterinary technician. This includes three years in a general animal practice and thirteen years in the research environment. She is LATG certified through AALAS and earned her VTS in Laboratory Animal Medicine in 2017.
Ann Wortinger
A practicing vet tech for more than 33 years, Ann began in general practice and transitioned to emergency/critical care medicine, working in a specialty practice for more than 16 years and in veterinary technician education for more than 10 years. She earned her certification in Emergency/Critical Care (ECC) in 2000, Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM) in 2008, and Nutrition in 2013.
Lauren Levish, CVT
Lauren is a certified vet tech with an Associate degree in veterinary technology. She earned her degree from Johnson College in 2004 and became licensed the same year. Since that time, Lauren has worked in general practice and well as emergency and surgical referral practices. She also has also been a vet tech educator for 7 years with experience both in the classroom and in distance education.
Jeanne R. Perrone, MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Jeanne Perrone has been a certified veterinary technician since 1991. She chaired the organizing committee for the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians (AVDT) and earned her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Dentistry in 2006. She has since worked in dental specialty practices, teaches dentistry for St Petersburg College and Vetmedteam, and provides in-clinic trainings in dentistry. She recently earned her MS in Instructional Design and Technology and published the second edition of Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses.
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.
Earning your vet tech degree online is a smart move. Veterinary technicians are in-demand at animal hospitals, animal shelters, and pet boarding facilities across the U.S. Graduating from a program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) means you’ll have respectable training and eligibility for credentialing/testing certification–something most vet practices require.
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 yous, 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.
We make earning your vet tech degree online a relaxed experience. We allow you up to four (4) years from the date of your enrollment to complete your studies and earn your vet tech degree online. A self-paced, flexible study schedule is one of the many advantages of pursuing your education at Ashworth College.
After graduation, you may choose to sit for the VTNE. You can prepare to enter the career force or continue your studies with the Veterinary Technician Bachelor of Applied Science program through our partner school, Penn Foster.
Related programs
Our veterinary tech online degree is not the only flexible online veterinary and pet care program available at Ashworth College. You may also be interested in:
Related programs from our partner school, Penn Foster
Through our partner schools Penn Foster Career School and Penn Foster College, students can take advantage of a range of related programs that offer the flexibility and affordability of Ashworth College. Discover how you can balance work, life, and school to develop the skills to help you advance in your current career or help you take the next steps toward building a new one.
Veterinary technicians have a wide range of hands-on responsibilities: providing emergency care or nursing aid, administering x-rays, preparing animals for surgery, and more. As part of our program, you have the opportunity to develop these skills in a real-world clinical environment. We assist students with locating a site for their externship of 270 hours. And, unlike other vet tech programs, clinical experience hours are included in each semester.
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.
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