Veterinary / Animal Health Technician Training

An animal health technician performs several duties that require special training. This sets AHTs apart from groomers and veterinary assistants who are not licensed to give medical care to animals.

Do you like cats and dogs? How about birds, horses, lizards, fish, and all other pets? After completing veterinary technician school, you will be qualified to help treat all of the above. Under the supervision of a veterinarian, you will treat a wide variety of ailments for a diverse array of animals. For this reason, veterinary technician training is extremely challenging, but extremely rewarding. Given the difficulty of veterinary technician programs, there are simply not enough qualified people out there to meet the demand. As a result, salaries are sometimes quite high for the few who do have the qualifications.

Training is a must

Before you can start, there are some things you must consider. Like most medical professions, you will need some type of training. However, given the specialized nature of the work, most vets will only take people who have had extensive veterinary technician training.

Finding the right school

Luckily there are a number of excellent veterinary technician programs available. Increasingly, people have been turning to distance learning. Online veterinary technician schools offer the quality education you'd expect from a local university, but you won't have the expensive commute or hectic schedules. There is no easier way to begin a career in animal health. Once you take that first step, the opportunities are endless.

Online Veterinary/Animal Health Programs

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Animal Behavior College

At Animal Behavior College (ABC), we're dedicated to helping dog lovers become professional dog trainers. Owned and operated by experienced professional trainers, our schools offer hands-on dog-training experience at over 400 locations across the U.S. We offer flexible scheduling and the opportunity to study from home for a portion of the program. For graduates, we also offer the best job placement opportunities available in the nation. ABC's programs focus on helping students develop a proper canine/human relationship based on positive interactions that can foster faster learning and head off behavioral problems down the line. If you're ready to turn your love for dogs into a potentially lucrative career, find out if ABC is right for you today.

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Ashworth College - Canada

You don't have to rearrange your life to get a quality education. Ashworth College, a respected worldwide leader in distance education, offers high school diploma programs, professional-level career diploma programs, associate's programs, and master's degree programs in a variety of career fields. Ashworth College can teach you the practical, hands-on techniques you need to succeed in the real world. Study on your own schedule, at a pace that makes sense for you.

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Penn Foster Career School

Get the skills you need to prepare for a new career in one of today's hottest career fields with a diploma or certificate from Penn Foster Career School. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs in areas like health services, business, legal studies, education, engineering, technology, trade, automotive, creative and design, or high school. Our expert faculty and friendly support staff are dedicated to helping you succeed.

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Penn Foster College

Prepare for a more successful future by earning your Associate degree with Penn Foster College. Penn Foster College was designed especially for busy people looking to improve their lives and get ahead. Study with expert faculty, get hands-on training, and develop the skills you'll need to thrive in today's fastest growing fields, including business, health services, technology, engineering, criminal justice, paralegal studies, and more.

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Stratford Career Institute

Stratford Career Institute is an innovative leader in the field of distance education. More than 700,000 students have enrolled in our convenient, affordable career education courses since 1991. We offer more than 60 career diploma programs in a variety of unique, exciting fields, including: Cosmetology & Esthetics, Art, Bookkeeping, Dental Assisting, and many more!