Get certified with hands-on training and externship experience from an accredited institution.
Program Overview
A focused, career-ready credential that prepares you for hands-on animal care support and veterinary clinical assistance — in less than a year.
Comprehensive animal care & administrative training
Accredited by ABHES
Real-world externship experience
36 weeks · 800 clock hours
Certificate of Completion
American College of Healthcare & Technology
Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded the Veterinary Assistant Certificate — a credential trusted by veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, specialty practices, and animal care facilities across California.
Accreditation & Quality
Accreditation isn't just a sticker — it's the difference between a credential employers trust and one they ignore.
Programs meet the rigorous quality standards of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Veterinary employers across California recognize and recruit ACHT graduates directly.
Accreditation guarantees you're learning current best practices, not outdated material.
Certificate vs Degree
What's the difference? It comes down to time, focus, and how fast you can start working.
Externship
Your externship places you inside real animal care environments — working alongside veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary assistants to apply everything you've learned.
Career Pathways
Your certificate opens doors across California's veterinary industry — in the roles and settings where veterinary assistants are most in demand.
Next Step
If you're passionate about animals and want to pursue a structured, career-focused education, ACHT's Veterinary Assistant Certification program provides everything you need — accredited education, hands-on training, externship experience, and a strong credential pathway.
For students passionate about animal health, your certificate can be more than proof of graduation — it can be the first step toward meaningful work caring for animals every day.
