ALACHUA, FL– Veterinary Hospital Management Association (VHMA) and Penn Foster College announce a new collaboration that paves the way for members to develop critical veterinary health and management skills at a reduced cost. Penn Foster College is part of Penn Foster Group, a leading provider of digital and data-driven learning solutions for high-demand skills and jobs, offers online education and training solutions in a self-paced environment, including veterinary training programs.
As an association benefit, VHMA members are now eligible to enroll in any Penn Foster College’s veterinary programs and receive a 10% discount, including: Veterinary Technician Associate’s degree, Veterinary Technology Bachelor’s Degree, Veterinary Assistant Career Diploma, Veterinary Team Telehealth Certificate and Veterinary Practice Management Undergraduate Certificate.
“VHMA is committed to researching and identifying valuable benefits to our members. This partnership with Penn Foster supports management professionals with a formal training option that we are pleased to offer at a discounted rate,” said Christine Shupe, CAE, Executive Director of the VHMA.
Members looking to become an effective manager for both small and large veterinary practice settings can benefit from Penn Foster College’s Veterinary Practice Management Undergraduate Certificate program. Designed with job readiness in mind, the program encompasses foundational and advanced topics including principles of management, basic accounting, business ethics, human resources, management, and more. Program participants also earn credits to fulfill the education requirements needed to complete the Certified Veterinary Practice Management (CVPM) exam.
“This collaboration with VHMA will allow more individuals to pursue their passions and opportunities to create pathways,” said Megan Chadwick, Academic Director of the Veterinary Academy for Penn Foster Group. “From college degree programs to career diplomas and undergraduate certificates, VHMA members will be able to find the affordable, online veterinary program that is right for them.”
Penn Foster’s dynamic learning model delivers course content with animations, live-action demonstrations, and videos to keep individuals engaged from start to finish. The mobile-friendly program provides flexibility and on-the-go 24/7 access, allowing participants to complete coursework at their own speed.
About the VHMA
The VHMA is a nationally recognized thought leader and innovator in providing training, education, and resources to more than 5,000 members and a trusted resource that the veterinary sector relies on for industry insights, research, and advocacy to assure performance at the highest levels. VHMA's core purpose is to advance and support veterinary practice management professionals by developing professional competence, supporting and encouraging standards through the industry's highest-level certification program, the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM), and providing individuals with a network for professional connection and support. Learn more at www.VHMA.org.
About Penn Foster Group
At Penn Foster Group, we are transforming online learning to help learners by bringing together Penn Foster, CareerStep, Ashworth College, James Madison High School, the New York Institute of Photography, the New York Institute of Art and Design, and other education platforms. Together, we create pathways to greater economic mobility through real-world skills and knowledge that may enable them to achieve long-term success in the workplaces of the future. Our history dates back to 1890 when our founder, Thomas Foster, pioneered distance education by offering training by mail for coal miners to get the necessary skills for safer jobs. Today, with the partners who use our education and training programs, we continue that mission of providing accessible training and education for in-demand skills and are building a workforce that's prepared for the future job market.
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