Earn while you learn – Animal Science Apprenticeship Program

If you want to work with animals, take the first step toward a new career with one of Penn Foster’s online veterinary training courses. These affordable courses are all offered online, so you can learn at your own pace. From accredited college degree programs to professional diplomas and undergraduate certificates, you can find a veterinary training option that’s right for you.（https://tinyurl.com/2s4m6y37）

Popular Veterinary Courses

▸Online Veterinary Assistant Program (Vocational Diploma)

Penn Foster’s NAVTA-approved online Veterinary Assistant program can help you prepare for a career working with animals.

Duration: 12 months

Tuition: As low as $59/month (https://tinyurl.com/2s4m6y37)

▸Veterinary Technician (Associate’s Degree)

Penn Foster’s online, AVMA-CVTEA-accredited Veterinary Technician program can help you prepare for a career working with animals.

Duration: 9 months per semester

Tuition: As low as $75/month (https://tinyurl.com/2s4m6y37)

▸Pet Grooming

Get trained to work in a veterinary clinic or pet store, or learn how to properly care for your own animals.

Duration: 2 months

Tuition: As low as $50/month (https://tinyurl.com/2s4m6y37)

Our proven veterinary learning model (earn while you learn)

The Earn While You Learn - Animal Science Apprenticeship Program will provide an overview of the Penn State Extension Animal Science Apprenticeship Program (ASAP). The program is designed for high school graduates (18 years or older) who are looking to enter the workforce, or adults of any age who are looking to make a career change into animal husbandry. If you are interested in working with animals and developing the skills to create a fulfilling career in the animal science industry, this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

Program apprentices will be employed full-time by a partnering employer. In addition to an hourly wage, participants will receive 147 hours of industry-specific training and quarterly pay increases during the first year. (https://tinyurl.com/3je2wbhr)

Who is this for?

▸Job seekers 18 years of age or older and their families

▸People interested in animal systems positions

▸4-H and FFA students interested in agricultural careers

Which one is right for you?

Need help deciding which level of course to pursue?

Career Certificates

▸Typically takes less than 6 months to complete

▸Focuses on specific job skills needed to succeed in a particular career

▸For those looking to update their skills or pursue an interest in a certain field

Career Diplomas

▸Time to completion may vary by program

▸Provides skills to help individuals prepare to embark on a new career path

▸Helps you prepare for industry-recognized certifications

Undergraduate Certificates

▸Typically takes less than a year to complete

▸College credits can be used toward future Penn Foster degree programs

▸Learn specific career skills in a new field

Associate’s Degrees

▸Multi-semester, long-term college program

▸Includes both general education courses and career-specific courses

▸Helps people prepare for careers that require a degree

Bachelor’s Degrees

▸Multi-semester, long-term college program

▸Includes both general education courses and career-specific courses

▸Helps people prepare for careers that require a degree

Whether you are new to the veterinary field or looking to advance your career in a clinic, earning a diploma or degree can be a great benefit. With Penn Foster College of Veterinary Medicine programs, you can learn the fundamentals from home and on your own schedule, and gain important practical training through externships.