Veterinary Technician
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Our AVMA-CVTEA fully accredited Veterinary Technician training program can help you gain the skills to take the first steps toward an exciting new career in the booming field of veterinary technology. In our online veterinary technician school, you'll study a wide range of topics and gain real-world vet technician experience during the clinical externship portions of the program. Plus, our online courses allow you to earn your associate degree and prepare for the VTNE exam at home or on the go and study on your schedule.
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Understand the benefits of using computer programs and hardware to create computer graphics that are artistically interesting and appealing to clients and consumers, as well as review different career options available to digital artists.
- Explore basic color theory concepts and software techniques, the relationship between light and color, the organization of colors using color wheels and color spheres effectively, and the differences between additive and subtractive color and how it affects art on a computer.
- Understand computer graphics and the difference between raster graphics and vector graphics along with the components and steps involved in publication design.
- Identify how a computer works with existing graphics, original graphics, photographs, and the different types of graphics software available.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
12 Months
Costs
$1k
Leads to
$28k careers
Example Career
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
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Entry
Median
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Hourly Wage
$18,680
$28,040
$37,550
$8.98
$13.48
$18.06
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
With a projected 19% growth rate through 2028 in the field, now is a great time to pursue your training with Penn Foster College. Veterinary Technicians have an average salary of $35,320.
On average, entry-level Veterinary Technician positions in Louisiana earn ~$15/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Students will cover animal anatomy and physiology, medical and surgical nursing, radiography, nutrition, and much more.
And, because our program is a certified veterinary technician program accredited by the American or Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, our graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) in order to be credentialed as a licensed veterinary technician.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students of the Veterinary Technician program must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA