Escondido Adult School Escondido, California

The Veterinary Assisting Technology Pathway at Escondido Adult School provides a comprehensive foundation for individuals seeking to enter the animal care industry and potentially advance to a Veterinary Technician program. This two-course pathway, encompassing Animal Care Specialties and Veterinary Assisting Technology, equips students with essential skills in animal handling, nursing care, clinical procedures, and office administration. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases, radiology, anesthesia, dentistry, pharmacology, and parasitology, with an introduction to various animal species. Through hands-on training and theoretical knowledge, students gain valuable competencies sought after by employers in the animal care field, making them well-prepared for entry-level positions or further education. The program is designed to be accessible and affordable, with payment options available for each semester, and certificates of completion awarded upon successful completion of each course, demonstrating a student’s skills and knowledge to potential employers.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Escondido Adult School on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.