Researched selection · reviewed 19 October 2026 · unranked
Best Online Veterinary Programs
An unranked selection of verified online and hybrid veterinary programs, grouped by study pathway, each with a sourced pathway statement and enough published evidence, with mandatory campus and placement components stated on its page.
Not a league table. “Top” and “best” are used in the ordinary sense of a short list chosen against stated criteria; within each group the order is alphabetical. No institution paid to be included, and sponsorship is separate from editorial selection.
Veterinary technology
Appalachian State University: Veterinary Technology (BS)
University · No campus · institution based in United States
Bachelor’sVeterinary technologyBachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology$209 per credit, in-state residents, as listed on program page, next start Spring 2027
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: admissions facts published; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Blue Ridge Community College: Veterinary Technology (Distance Education Option), A.A.S.
College · Weyers Cave, Virginia, United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied ScienceTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Coastal Alabama Community College: Veterinary Technology (AAS-VET)
College · Bay Minette, Alabama, United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAAS in Veterinary TechnologyTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Dallas College: Veterinary Technology A.A.S. (Distance Education Program, DEVTP)
College · No campus · institution based in United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology$5,940 whole program, other fee category, As shown October 2026
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: admissions facts published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Front Range Community College: Veterinary Technology, Associate of Applied Science
College · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied Science in Veterinary TechnologyTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Great Falls College Montana State University: Veterinary Technician (AAS) – online instruction with labs and clinicals
College · No campus · institution based in United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary TechnicianTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Jefferson State Community College: Veterinary Technology (distance education)
College · No campus · institution based in United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied ScienceTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Lakeland College: Veterinary Technology (blended learning diploma)
College · Vermilion, Alberta, Canada
DiplomaVeterinary technologyVeterinary Technology blended learning diplomaCA$7,605 per year, domestic students, 2026-27 (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for CA; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published teaching hospital, clinic or laboratory facilities for the campus.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Campus facilities published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Northern Virginia Community College: Veterinary Technology, A.A.S. (online courses with campus labs and exams)
College · Sterling, Virginia, United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Veterinary TechnologyTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Purdue University: Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology (Distance Learning, VTDL)
University · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology$227 per credit, other fee category, current page (academic year not printed)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Seneca Polytechnic: Veterinary Technician (VTE)
Polytechnic / applied sciences · King City, Ontario, Canada
DiplomaVeterinary technologyOntario College DiplomaTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for CA; Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) - Veterinary Technologist Program Accreditation Committee record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
St. Petersburg College: Veterinary Technology A.S. Degree (online option)
College · No campus · institution based in United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate in Science (A.S.) in Veterinary TechnologyTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Thompson Rivers University: Veterinary Technology Open Learning Diploma
University · Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
DiplomaVeterinary technologyVeterinary Technology Open Learning DiplomaTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for CA; Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) - Veterinary Technologist Program Accreditation Committee record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
University of Guelph - Ridgetown Campus: Associate Diploma in Veterinary Technology (Alternative, distance education)
University · Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
DiplomaVeterinary technologyAssociate Diploma in Veterinary TechnologyTuition not published
Why it is here: Meets 4 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for CA; Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) - Veterinary Technologist Program Accreditation Committee record read from the authority; published admissions requirements; a published study structure.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; Admissions facts published; Study structure published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: tuition published; campus facilities published; student support, clinical training or research areas published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Windward Community College: Associate in Science in Veterinary Technology (hybrid)
College · Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States
AssociateVeterinary technologyAssociate in Science in Veterinary Technology$131 per credit, in-state residents, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced technology pathway classification for US; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Veterinary nursing
Middlesex University: Veterinary Nursing (Top-up) BSc Honours
University · London, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top-up)£10,050 per year, home students, 2027-28 entry (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Nottingham Trent University: Veterinary Nursing Science (final year top-up) BSc (Hons)
University · Southwell, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor’sVeterinary nursingBSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing Science£9,790 per year, home students, 2026/27 (guide) (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for UK; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Unitec: New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)
Institute · Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand
DiplomaVeterinary nursingNew Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)NZ$8,700 per year, domestic students, as displayed on 2026-10-19
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced nursing pathway classification for NZ; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.
Veterinary science and research
University of Liverpool: Veterinary Professional Studies (PGDip / MSc) and RCVS CertAVP
University · Neston, England, United Kingdom
Master’sScience and researchMSc Veterinary Professional Studies (PGDip exit award; modules count towards RCVS CertAVP)£895 per course, 2026/27 (+1 more)
Why it is here: Meets 5 of 7 evidence criteria: a sourced science pathway classification for UK; published tuition with currency, basis and year; published admissions requirements; a published study structure; published student-support, clinical-training or research information for the institution.
Evidence: Pathway statement sourced; Tuition published; Admissions facts published; Study structure published; Student support, clinical training or research areas published
Limitations: Not published on the pages we checked: verified accreditation, recognition or evaluation record; campus facilities published. This reflects what an institution publishes, not necessarily the quality of its teaching.