“Our Mission is to train Veterinary Technicians to become highly skilled RVTs. We dedicate ourselves to providing an opportunity for students to receive a high quality, cost effective, and universally accessible education program that facilitates entry into a career in veterinary medicine with special attention to supporting our students’ success.”
📢 Accepting Applications Soon: Alternate Route Veterinary Technician Program
Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Our Alternate Route Program is designed for dedicated individuals aiming to qualify for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) through the State of California.
🗓 Application Window:
May 1 – June 15
Applications will only be accepted during this open enrollment period. Late submissions will not be reviewed.
📍 What Happens Next:
Once the enrollment period closes, our admissions team will review all applications and contact candidates that meet the requirements to schedule interviews. Admission decisions for the next class will follow the interview process and candidates will be informed by June 30, 2025. The next class will begin August 8, 2025.
✅ Before You Apply:
Please carefully review the state of California's prerequisites for eligibility through the Alternate Route. These requirements are essential for those seeking to sit for the VTNE via this pathway.
The Alternate Route pathway is outlined in California Code of Regulations, Section 2068.5 under Practical Experience and Education As Equivalent Curriculum.
🔗 View the regulations here
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Veterinary Technician Nursing Academy (VTNA) is an accelerated program that is designed to educate individuals, three time faster and at much reduced cost than that of traditional programs, on the basic concepts and principles of veterinary medicine, in order to prepare each student to successfully pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). VTNA offers and meets the educational requirements, under the California Alternate Route. (cc&r 2068.5), to sit for the VTNE. For admission into this program the qualified applicant must have 4,416 hours of documented directed clinical practice under the direct supervision of a California licensed veterinarian.
Each course is designed to provide the knowledge needed to enable students to pass the VTNE. VTNA encourages individuals to learn as well as practice skills in their workplace under a licensed California veterinarian or registered veterinary technician (RVT). The faculty follow each student’s progress very closely and offer virtual Live office hours each week, as well as personalized hands-on training at All God’s Creatures Teaching Hospital & Surgery Center in El Cajon, California to complete the required task list. VTNA will also coordinate with selected licensed California veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians (RVT) to complete the clinical portion of the training.
The VNTA utilizes an on-demand state of the art web-based learning platform that can be accessed on any device connected to the internet, using any network, at any time or place. The platform requires no add-on hard or software components and is commonly accessed on personal computers or smart phones. Lessons are arranged so that students can digest and study the material at their own pace although a program syllabus and timeline are provided and strictly adhered to the allotted 9-month time frame.
The success of our students in passing the VTNE and continuing a rewarding career in veterinary health is our highest priority. Students will not only be exceptionally well prepared for the Veterinary Technician National Exam, but they will learn important qualities such as quality care, respect, and compassion for their patients and the families who love them.