📢 Enrollment Is Opening Soon!
October 23, 2026: Applications officially open.
We’re excited to announce that Vet Tech Nursing Academy has officially received approval from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)!
Thank you to everyone who has shown interest in our Veterinary Technician Alternate Route Program and for your patience and continued support throughout the approval process. We are thrilled to move forward and welcome our next group of students!
Our next class is scheduled to begin December 14, 2026, and we are preparing to open applications soon.
Important Enrollment Dates
October 23, 2026: Applications officially open.
November 4, 2026: Application deadline. All applications must be submitted by this date.
November 9, 2026: Applicant interviews begin for eligible candidates.
November 25, 2026: Applicants will be notified of their admission decisions.
December 7, 2026: Mandatory student orientation. Specific times will be provided to accepted applicants.
December 14, 2026: First day of the new cohort!
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Veterinary Career?
If you are a veterinary professional looking to advance your education and pursue your Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) credential through California’s Alternate Route pathway, we encourage you to prepare for the upcoming application period.
Please note that applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements to be considered for admission. Interviews will be scheduled for eligible applicants, and admission is not guaranteed.
We look forward to welcoming our next cohort of future veterinary technicians!
Thank you again for your interest in our program. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
The Alternate Route pathway is outlined in California Code of Regulations, Section 2068.5 under Practical Experience and Education As Equivalent Curriculum.
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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 aswell 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.
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