Veterinary

57 Results for the Category

Penn Foster Vet Tech student, Kelsy, with her dog, in front of blue background.

Real Student Stories: How Kelsy Found Her Path as a Mom, Military Spouse, and Future RVT

Going back to school as a working mom isn’t easy but it’s possible to balance it all and realize your dreams. We tal...

Des Sinkevich

Mar 17, 2026

8 min read

vet tech holding small brown and black puppy on green background.

How to Become Certified as a Vet Tech (State by State)

If you’re interested in becoming a veterinary technician, you’ll most likely need to gain a credential. That means becoming cert...

Des Sinkevich

Mar 06, 2026

22 min read

Male vet tech holding tabby cat.

Becoming a Vet Tech: Why Vet Tech Certification and Title Protection Matter

Learn why vet tech certification and title protection matter, how state laws like Illinois’ HB3360 impact your career, and...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 27, 2025

8 min read

dog licking vet worker's face.

Rabies Pre-Exposure Vaccine: What Vet Tech Students Should Know

Are you interested in a career as a vet tech but are feeling apprehensive about the rabies vaccine? Get answers to your question...

Laura Amendola

Oct 17, 2025

9 min read

Jo Dsouza.

How Penn Foster’s Vet Tech Program Helped Jo Dsouza Balance Work, School, and His Passion for Animals

Penn Foster Veterinary Technician graduate Jo Dsouza shares his experience with Penn Foster’s online vet tech program and how it...

Laura Amendola

Oct 16, 2025

5 min read

vet holding a black and white cat.

Vet Tech vs Vet Nurse: Is There a Difference?

Learn about the link between vet techs and vet nurses and the name debate that rocks the veterinary world in this blog post.

Laura Amendola

Aug 20, 2025

4 min read

a perfect black puppy and a vet worker.

How a Vet Assistant Becomes a Vet Tech (Student Story)

Lauren Campion was a vet assistant in a small animal practice, but knew she wanted to move up in her career to become a veterina...

Laura Amendola

Jan 10, 2025

12 min read

vet tech holding an adorable dog.

What Do Veterinary Technicians Do? (Certified Vet Techs & Vet Tech Instructors Weigh In)

In this blog post, we’ll cover the ins and outs of the profession, how to get started as a vet tech, and even the differen...

Laura Amendola

Nov 25, 2024

14 min read

Woman in light blue scrubs with dog.

How to Advocate for Yourself as a Vet Tech

As a vet tech, it’s important to advocate for yourself to get the most out of your job – and to make the most impact...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 18, 2024

4 min read

Vet tech in scrubs holding puppy.

What to Know About the Vet Tech Externships

Completing your externships is an important part of successfully becoming a credentialed veterinary technician. We spoke to our ...

Des Sinkevich

Oct 16, 2024

7 min read

healthcare worker petting and holding a golden retriever's paw.

Vet Tech Unveiled: Expert Answers to Your Burning Questions

Take a look behind the scenes of the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program and find out what this career is like in this int...

Laura Amendola

May 13, 2024

9 min read

Female vet tech in blue scrubs is holding up a happy Jack Russell terrier.

CVT vs LVT vs RVT: What’s the Difference?

Find out what makes CVT, LVT, and RVT credentials different. Learn about what each state requires and get tips from vet tech Sha...

Lauren Ambrosio

Apr 29, 2024

4 min read

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