Veterinary Assistant with Externship
With more than 85 million households owning at least one pet, the veterinary field is a growing field!
The Veterinary Assistant program is taught in real time by a live instructor in a virtual classroom using Zoom. Students actively engage with their instructor and classmates through interactive lessons, demonstrations, and discussion—no self-paced or pre-recorded content.
After successfully completing the online training, students are placed in an 80-hour externship at a local veterinary practice, clinic, or animal hospital to gain real-world experience.
What You’ll Learn
- Safe handling and care of companion animals
- Assisting with exams and basic clinical procedures
- Identifying signs of illness and injury
- Veterinary anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
- Nutrition, wellness, and preventative care
- Legal, ethical, and professional standards
- Daily operations of a veterinary practice
This program prepares students for entry-level Veterinary Assistant positions in animal healthcare settings and includes Fear Free Certification. This is not a Veterinary Technician program, which requires a two-year degree.
Program Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older for externship placement
- Access to internet, a PC, laptop, or tablet, and a printer required
- Textbook(s) and externship uniform purchased separately
Salary Information
Salary Information: $47,822 Annual Mean Wage in California.
Source: EDD Labor Market Information Division – Home Page
Locations:
| Name of Institution | Dates | Schedule | Full Tuition | Payment Plan | Info | ||||||
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| Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599
| REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599
| REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| El Camino College, Torrance, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| El Camino College, Torrance, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Gonzales Adult School, Gonzales, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Gonzales Adult School, Gonzales, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Las Positas College, Community Education, Livermore, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599
| REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Las Positas College, Community Education, Livermore, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599
| REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,749 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $750 deposit | |||||||
| Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,749 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $750 deposit | |||||||
| Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,550 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $650 deposit |
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| Rio Hondo College, Whittier, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,550 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $650 deposit |
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| San Leandro Adult & Career Education, San Leandro, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599
| REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| San Leandro Adult & Career Education, San Leandro, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599
| REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| San Mateo Adult & Career Education, San Mateo, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | Payment plan and financial assistance available for San Mateo County residents. Contact SMACE for application. |
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| San Mateo Adult & Career Education, San Mateo, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | Payment plan and financial assistance available for San Mateo County residents. Contact SMACE for application. |
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| Santa Monica College Community Education, Santa Monica, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,499 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $749 deposit |
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| Santa Monica College Community Education, Santa Monica, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,499 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $749 deposit |
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| Santiago Canyon College, Community Education, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,500 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Santiago Canyon College, Community Education, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,500 Register | REGISTER USING THE PAYMENT PLAN $699 deposit |
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| Sierra College Community Education, Rocklin, CA | 9/14/26-12/16/26 | ONLINE Mon./Wed 6:00 – 9:00 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | No payment plan |
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| Sierra College Community Education, Rocklin, CA | 10/6/26-1/19/27 | ONLINE Tues/Thurs 6:30 – 9:30 pm | REGISTER & PAY IN FULL $1,599 Register | No payment plan |
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