Does this look like a good idea?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Here's the link to the NAVTA accrediation page. Penn Foster is on the list. =]

http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/v...ms/arizona.asp

ETA: I did notice they have a provisional accrediation. Hmm. Comments?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Also, this is straight from the Penn Foster website...

"Penn Foster College's Veterinary Technician Associate Degree is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as a program for educating veterinary technicians."

[emily_the_spoiled]

Here is the definition of provisional accreditation:

Provisional Accreditation – Provisional accreditation is granted to new programs in veterinary technology where students have not completed the entire curriculum and/or the programs have not produced sufficient numbers of graduates to adequately assess outcomes. Programs may remain on provisional accreditation for a period not to exceed five years. A classification of provisional accreditation is not punitive. Graduates of a provisionally accredited program are graduates of an AVMA-accredited program.

As CathyBogart suggested, check out their exam pass rates also.

But this is good to find out all this information before investing the time and money to enroll and then find out.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Forgot to mention that the school I'm at now doesn't offer a vet program. I'm merely here with the intentions of getting some basic classes done to help lead me into vet. medicine. If I want any type of degree in vet. medicine, I have to transfer.

[Karen]

Oh, okay - we didn't know your current school doesn't have a vet tech program. How does the school handle the in-person training a vet tech needs? Do they have vets that will do internships, etc? So much of being a vet tech is hands-on stuff, that's why I am asking!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

At the end of semesters 2 and 4 you have to do a 9-week practicum at a veterinary hospital, in addition to proctored exams at the end of each semester.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Hey I just wanted to wish you good luck with whatever school you choose! I'm going to vet school to become a RVT at the moment... and I love it!