Tuition and Payment Options

Veterinary Assistant Diploma Tuition

With Penn Foster's affordable, customized tuition payment plan options, you can take the next steps toward starting your career as a veterinary assistant today!

Veterinary Assistant

Career Diploma

12 months

As low as $59/mo

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1-800-471-3232 (9AM - 9PM ET)

Total Cost

The total cost of tuition for your online Veterinary Assistant Career Diploma covers the cost of your studies and any digital textbooks and study materials included in your certificate.1

 

The difference between the payment options is the dollar amount the credit will cost you for selecting a monthly payment plan versus paying in full.

 

Choose from one of our customized payment options below or call for details on our first payment match program.2 You can get started today.

 

Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.

Enrollment Requirements

  • Age - Students can begin the program at 17, but must be 18 to complete their externship.
  • Education - High School Diploma or GED;
  • Technology Requirements - You will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows 10® or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running macOS® or later, access to a word processing program to complete written assignments, and an email account to complete this program with Penn Foster. A smart phone or tablet device can also be used in addition to a computer, provided the device(s) can connect to the internet.

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What’s included?

Mobile-friendly coursework

Interactive course content

Digital textbooks and study materials

Goal setting-progress tracking tools

Unlimited student support

Career services

Option 1: Pay in full

Save up to $290 Ends 7/15/2025

Cost of Program3

$799

$1,089 Save $290

  • Best price. Best value.
  • Pay the full cost today
  • No monthly payments
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Option 2: Monthly Auto Pay Plan

Save up to $90 Ends 7/15/2025

Cost of Program3

$999

$1,089 Save $90

  • Pay $59 per month
  • Start for $20 down
  • All major credit and debit cards accepted
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Option 3: Monthly Mail Pay Plan

cost of program3

$1,089

  • Pay $59 per month
  • Start for $49 down
  • Mail your payments
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Need more info or ready to enroll?

We're here to help.  Call 1-800-471-3232 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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Refund Policy

At Penn Foster, we continue to develop new ways to expand and improve student satisfaction. However, if the Veterinary Assistant Career Diploma Program isn't the right fit for you or you are not satisfied with your experience, we do offer a refund policy. If you cancel within the first 6 days of enrollment you will receive a full refund. After the first 6 days your refund amount will be based on:

 

  • Lessons completed
  • Tuition collected
  • Enrollment date

 

For more information, visit Penn Foster’s Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy pages.

 

Learn even more by viewing a sample enrollment agreement

Want more information about this program?

We're here to help. Call 1-800-471-3232 (9AM - 9PM ET)

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1 Price is subject to change. Price changes do not apply to existing enrollments.

2 The first payment match program applies to the monthly auto and mail pay options and varies by program. Full pricing details are included in the enrollment agreement.

3 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.