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
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
20%
job growth
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.
Kara M. Burns
Kara has been an educator for 25+ years and is the Founder and President of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians and is the president of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA). An author and international speaker, she serves on many boards in the profession.
Jaime Chasen
Jaime spent 10 years working as a CPA before choosing Veterinary Technology as a second career in 2006. She has worked as an RVT for specialty practices in their ICU, Emergency and Internal Medicine departments, and served as an adjunct instructor, tutor, and lab manager for several Vet Tech programs.
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.
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.
Dr. Steven Joseph
Dr. Joseph is the Clinical Coordinator for our Veterinary Technician program. A graduate of Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and a former frontline veterinarian, he has served as secretary for the American Association of Corporate and Public Service Veterinarians and as president of the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association.
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.
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.
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 EDGE. 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 EDGE 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 EDGE 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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