collageTexas A&M University
Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University -College Station is a public institution. The mission of the Office of Veterinary Continuing Education is to provide quality continuing education for veterinarians, veterinary technicians and various animal-producer groups in our state-of-the-art facilities. Its continuing education programs provide quality training for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and various animal-producer groups. Annual programs include conferences in equine, food animal, companion animal, exotic game, and exotic pet medicine and surgery.
Founded In: 1948
Ranking: 1stTuition & Fees Approximately: In-state 10,176 USD, Out-of-state 28,768 USD
Tarleton State University
The Department of Animal Science and Veterinary Technology offers A Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with six Concentrations: Science (traditional Animal Science); Animal Production; Animal Industries; Pre-Veterinary Medicine Concentration; Food, Nutrition and Meat Applications; and Range Management. The Bachelor of Science in Animal Science provides a strong basic foundation in animal science courses and places emphasis on courses based on the student’s concentration choice. The program provides many hands-on learning opportunities to further develop the student’s knowledge. BAS degree enhances a technician’s skill set while providing knowledge above their associate degree in animal nursing, health care, and veterinary practice management.
Founded In: 1899
Ranking: 2ndTuition & Fees Approximately: In-state 6,630 USD, Out-of-state 15,990 USD
Pima Medical Institute-Houston
The Veterinary Technician program at Pima Medical Institute includes courses that offer in-depth study in nursing skills, laboratory procedures, equine medicine and nursing, and livestock animals, as well as lab animal and exotic animal medicine. As a veterinary technician, you will typically work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian doing clinical work. This includes tasks such as performing various medical tests and treating animals with medical conditions and diseases.
The University of Texas
The institution has the nation’s eighth-largest single-campus enrollment, with over 50,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 24,000 faculties and staff. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio offers 2 Veterinary Science Degree programs. In 2015, 1 student graduated in the study area of Veterinary Science with students earning 1 Doctoral degree.
Founded In: 1883
Ranking: 4th
Tuition & Fees Approximately: In-state 9,806 USD, Out-of-state 34,676 USD
Vista College
Vista College’s Veterinary Technology program gives students the opportunity to become veterinary technicians and receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree. A veterinary technician primarily functions as a professional technical support to veterinarians, biomedical researchers and other scientists. Vista College currently has a student chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America (NAVTA) and holds many bake sales and dog food drives to support the local humane societies, shelters and rescue groups.
Founded In: 1995
Ranking: 5th
Tuition & Fees Approximately: 15,760 USD
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