ABHES-accredited certificate at the ACHT Santa Ana campus — real animal care labs, a 240-hour externship and veterinary assistant exam prep. Career-ready in about 9 months. Federal aid + GI Bill® accepted.
Santa Ana Campus
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Santa Ana Campus
Our Santa Ana campus offers modern animal care labs, simulation rooms, and small class sizes that prepare you for the real work of a Veterinary Assistant. Located off the 5 freeway with free parking, you'll learn from instructors who've worked in local clinics, animal hospitals, and veterinary practices.
Why ACHT
Accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools ensures rigorous, employer-respected training standards.
Resume workshops, mock interviews, and Graduate Placement Assistance with local Orange County veterinary and animal care employers.
Flexible online coursework combined with in-person hands-on labs at the Santa Ana campus — built for working students.
Curriculum
Five core areas that make graduates career-ready from day one — capped by a 240-hour externship in a real animal care setting.
Feeding, bathing, handling, and basic veterinary support techniques.
Body systems, terminology, and animal healthcare foundation every assistant needs.
Vital signs, injections, animal restraint, phlebotomy basics, and surgical prep support.
Specimen handling, diagnostic testing, sterilization, and infection control.
EHR navigation, scheduling, HIPAA, patient communication, and veterinary office workflows.
Hands-on experience at partner veterinary clinics across Orange County.
Admissions
Most students complete admissions in under a week. Our Santa Ana advisors guide you through every step.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Several aid programs are available for those who qualify. Contact the Santa Ana campus for the most current tuition figures and a personalized estimate.
Our Credentials
A proven track record in California veterinary and animal care education.
FAQ
Yes. ACHT lists Santa Ana as one of the campuses where the Veterinary Assistant Training Program is offered, along with Riverside and Huntington Park. The program includes hands-on training, hybrid learning, and externship experience.
The Veterinary Assistant program is 36 weeks long and includes 800 clock hours and 43 quarter credits.
No. ACHT's Veterinary Assistant program is not fully remote. It uses a hybrid format with live online classes, asynchronous coursework, on-campus lab training, and in-person externship. Students looking for more information about online learning options can explore our online vet assistant classes.
Students who successfully complete the program receive a Veterinary Assistant Certificate from American College of Healthcare and Technology.
Yes. ACHT participates in federally funded financial aid programs for eligible students. Students may explore FAFSA, grants, student loans, and tuition planning assistance.
Graduates may pursue entry-level veterinary assistant and animal care support roles in veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, specialty practices, animal care facilities, and related environments.
Request information or schedule a campus tour today. Speak with an advisor about start dates, tuition, and financial aid for the Veterinary Assistant program.
Santa Ana Campus
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