Austin Veterinary Schools & Programs Students pursuing a career as a veterinary technician may prefer to turn to Waco, Texas for the American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited program in Veterinary Technology at McLennan Community College This two-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree which will prepare you for work in veterinary clinics, research facilities, humane society shelters and other animal health centers. Palo Alto Community College in San Antonio is a bit closer to Austin and offers both a veterinary technology degree and a pre-veterinary program. Austin is home to two universities offering bachelors degree with pre-veterinary tracks: the University of Texas, Austin and St. Edward's University You can follow your pre-veterinary degree with post-graduate studies at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Waco, Texas where degree options include small and large animal studies and veterinary physiology and pharmacology.

Veterinary Schools, Programs & Courses in Austin
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Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Austin is a Great Place to Study Veterinary
Austin's well-earned reputation as a biomedical research and technology center makes it a great place to study and practice veterinary science. Austin Community College has an associate of science program that seamlessly leads into the Biomedical Science Program at one of the nation's premier veterinary colleges, Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine The Biomedical Science Program is the largest major on the Texas A&M campus, and it's no wonder with the alluring list of allied health career options for graduates The labs and institutes affiliated with the veterinary college offer excellent internship opportunities and cover a broad range of research topics including canine genetics and clinical pharmacology.

Other Resources for Veterinary Education and Careers in Austin
  • Palo Alto College Student and Alumni Veterinary Technician Association
  • University of Texas, Austin Pre-Veterinary Association
  • Texas Association of Registered Veterinary Technicians
  • Palo Alto Veterinary Technicians' Club
  • Texas Veterinary Medical Association
  • Veterinary - Employers in Austin
  • Austin Zoo
  • Texas Animal Health Commission
  • Texas Veterinary Medical Association
  • The Vet Broker
  • Animal Medical Center - Austin

  • Veterinary - Internship Opportunities in Austin
  • American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Internship and Residency Matching Program
  • Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Southwest National Primate Research Center
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