Platt College-Riverside Riverside, California

Platt College-Riverside’s Veterinary Technology program is designed to equip students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful career as a veterinary technician. This AVMA-accredited program offers a fast track to an Associate of Science degree, achievable in as little as 19 months through convenient scheduling options. Students will engage in hands-on learning and gain invaluable clinical experience, mastering essential tasks such as recording patient histories, administering medications, assisting in surgery, and performing laboratory procedures. The program emphasizes not only technical proficiency but also prepares graduates for the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE). To support student success, Platt College provides full-time career services, assisting with job placement and career development, along with financial aid options for those who qualify. This program is designed to develop competent and compassionate veterinary technicians ready to contribute significantly to the animal healthcare team.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Platt College-Riverside 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.