Palo Alto College San Antonio, Texas

Palo Alto College’s Veterinary Technology program offers a rigorous and comprehensive education for aspiring Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). This AVMA-CVTEA accredited, two-year, full-time program provides students with extensive hands-on experience across various veterinary disciplines, including laboratory techniques, emergency and specialty medicine, and the care of small, large, exotic, and laboratory animals. Students benefit from a dedicated support system that includes faculty mentorship, on-site advising, and peer support, fostering a collaborative learning environment. With a strong emphasis on compassionate and skilled care, the program integrates certifications like Fear Free®, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to meet the diverse challenges of the veterinary field. Successful completion of the program makes graduates eligible to sit for both national and state credentialing exams, paving the way for rewarding careers in veterinary practices, research facilities, zoos, and more.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Palo Alto College 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.