Medical, Dental & Vet Programs at Carrington College’s Stockton Campus
Carrington College Stockton, CA
Carrington College in Stockton offers medical and animal care training from its West Robinhood Drive campus in north Stockton. Conveniently located near I-5, the campus serves students across the region, including Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, Lathrop, Ripon, Escalon, and Mountain House. Students gain experience in labs and program-specific, hands-on training environments designed to reflect real-world patient and animal care settings.
Location Information
Carrington College, Stockton Campus
Location Hours
Monday – Thursday
7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admissions Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Healthcare Programs Available at Carrington College Stockton Campus
Pharmacy Technology
A career as a pharmacy technician is an option for students who want to work with the public, but who may not want to perform clinical tasks. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in delivering medications to the public, and may work in retail pharmacies like Walgreens or in in-house pharmacies at medical facilities, among other work settings. (1) Students can complete the Pharmacy Technology program and earn their certificate in as few as 9 months.
Dental Assisting
Dental assistants help hygienists and dentists with routine procedures like passing instruments and sterilizing equipment, and may work to make patients more comfortable as they visit a dental office. (2) Carrington College’s Dental Assisting program includes classes on anatomy, physiology, and radiography, dental sealants and procedures, as well as front office duties and patient care. Earn your certificate in as few as 9 months.
Medical Assisting
Medical assistants are a vital part of any healthcare office, completing administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. A medical assistant may take a patient’s vital signs, record a patient’s history and personal information, and schedule appointments. (3) Students can complete the Medical Assisting program and earn their certificate in as few as 9 months.
Medical Billing and Coding
Carrington College’s Medical Billing and Coding program trains future medical secretaries with the specialized skills and knowledge necessary to perform medical coding and process medical insurance billing and claims. All courses in the program are offered online except the in-person externship, which is completed at an approved healthcare setting. Students can earn a Certificate of Achievement or an associate degree in as few as 9-13 months.
Veterinary Programs Available at Carrington College Stockton
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary technicians work with veterinarians and vet assistants to care for animals in both routine and emergency settings. (4) Carrington College’s Veterinary Technology program teaches essential skills, such as drawing blood, checking vitals, administering medications, and communicating with an animal’s owner. You can earn an Associate Degree and prepare for the Veterinary Technician National Examination in as few as 19 months.*
Why Choose the Stockton Campus?
Carrington College Stockton is conveniently located northeast of the intersection between Robinhood Drive and Pershing Avenue. Training combines hands-on lab work with simulation-based training under the tutelage of experienced faculty. Students benefit from our Career and Student Services team, who assist with resume writing, interview preparation, and access to career-related resources.
Stockton Campus’ Career-Preparation Programs
Carrington College Stockton focuses on career preparation for students who want to enter the healthcare and animal care industries. We support our students in many different ways, including:
Easy Student Access
The campus is conveniently located east of I-5 and just ten minutes north of downtown Stockton. Local public transit is readily available to take you to nearby places and back to campus. There is a student break room, a staff lounge, and a student finance kiosk station.
Modern Facilities
Campus classrooms and labs feature ceiling-mounted LCD projectors. The campus also houses a combined computer lab, student access center, and learning lab equipped with reference materials, texts, and journals. The Carrington College library website also offers online resources and professional organization information.
Classrooms Geared for Learning
Students benefit from access to a professional veterinary technology surgery lab and lecture/laboratory classrooms.
A Genuine College Experience
At Carrington College Stockton, you’ll enjoy a small college experience where you get the attention you deserve. Your instructor will know you by name and get to know you as a person. You will know what to expect from your career in the real world because many of our instructors bring practical working experience from their field into the classroom.
Resources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Pharmacy technicians. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacy-technicians.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Dental assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Medical assistants. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Veterinary technologists and technicians. Occupational Outlook Handbook. U.S. Department of Labor. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm
*Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.