Program Details
If you have a passion for working with animals, you could prepare for a rewarding career in veterinary healthcare with Penn Foster’s online Veterinary Technician Degree.
You can prepare to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Exam by studying animal anatomy, physiology, phamacology, and more.
Penn Foster’s online Vet Tech program is fully accredited through the AVMA-CVTEA.
Self-paced and affordable courses include small and large animal medicine, how to recognize animals’ endocrine systems, and other topics.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Penn Foster is accredited by:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs, and Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.
Penn Foster Career School has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- This program requires two clinical externships.