Is online vet tech school a legitimate education option?

I’d love to hear from people in the veterinary field on this one. I know there are several Vet Techs and Vet Assistants in this section. I want to go to VT school but I work full time and have 2 dogs to take care of. Our local AWESOME Vet Tech school only offers classes during the day so I’m looking at online programs. But I want to get a good education and make sure my schooling will be respected, you know what I mean? Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences with this type of program? Please be honest, even if you don’t think it’s a good idea.
The program I’m looking at does have a clinical portion that is required later on in the schooling. You have to work together with a vet office in order to do the hands-on stuff, however, it would definitely not be *as much* hands-on experience as a classroom program. There ARE some AVMA online programs. That’s where I got my information.