Vet Tech?

Ok, I have been searching for info on Penn Foster Schools (Online School). I want to sign up for their Associates Degree Course for Veterinary Technician. The cost is minimal in my opinion for a Vet Tech. Under $1000 for classes and tests and such.

I talked to my husband and he would prefer me to get my Associates Degree and become a vet tech, even though vet tech's essentially make the same amount of money as pharmacy tech's...which was the other option I was thinking about.

So, I am needing input, do i find a college and attend it to become a vet tech, or do I go the cheap route and sign up with Penn Foster Schools for under $1000?

I just have so many questions, like how do you get the experience nessesary to become a vet tech by doing online classes? I just don't understand completely how it will all work.

Any advice would be appreciated.

**I also wanted to add that I wanted to specialize in Avian care.