Vet tech schools and programs in California
California has 21 AVMA-accredited veterinary technology programs on the AVMA's list. You can also look at the 15 AVMA-accredited programs that offer distance study: coursework online plus supervised clinical hours. Check each program for where those hours can be done.
Credential rules: how to become a vet tech in California.
AVMA-accredited programs in California
| School | City | Credential | Format | AVMA status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platt College-Alhambra | Alhambra | Associate of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Platt College-Anaheim | Anaheim | Associate of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista | Chula Vista | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Foothill College | Los Altos Hills | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Yuba College | Marysville | Associate in Science | On campus | Probationary accreditation (Standards 4, 5, 9, 10) |
| Carrington College-Ontario (formerly San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario) | Ontario | Associate of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Platt College-Ontario | Ontario | Associate of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Carrington College-Pleasant Hill (Veterinary Technician Program) | Pleasant Hill | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (College of Agriculture | Animal Health Technology Program) | Pomona | Bachelor in Animal Health Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Platt College-Riverside | Riverside | Associate of Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Carrington College-Sacramento | Sacramento | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Cosumnes River College | Sacramento | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Central Coast College | Salinas | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| San Diego Mesa College (Animal Health Technology Program) | San Diego | Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Carrington College-San Jose (Veterinary Technician Education Program) | San Jose | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Carrington College-San Leandro | San Leandro | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos (Veterinary Technician Program) | San Marcos | Associate of Applied Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Carrington College-Stockton (Veterinary Technician Education Program) | Stockton | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
| Ventura College | Ventura | Associate of Science | On campus | Initial accreditation |
| Mount San Antonio College | Walnut | Associate in Science | On campus | Probationary accreditation (deficiencies in Standards 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11) |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | Associate in Science | On campus | Full accreditation |
What accreditation means
Every school on these pages is on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) list of veterinary technology programs accredited by its Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA). Most states that credential vet techs require graduation from one of these programs before you can sit the VTNE; check your state guide for the exact rule. We list programs for information only: we are not paid by any school and do not collect inquiries.
Sources
- AVMA: Veterinary technology programs accredited by the AVMA CVTEA
- AVMA: Distance education programs in veterinary technology accredited by the AVMA CVTEA
- AVMA: Accredited programs (CVTEA)
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