At Vet Tech Institute of Houston, Vet Tech training is all we do!
Here's a quick snapshot of who we are:
Where: Houston, TX (near the Galleria area)
What #1: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology
What #2: Hands-On, Skills Based Career Preparation
What #3: 45-55 on-site dogs, cats and other visitors (typically)
What #4: Over 1,700 in person hours, including over 250 on externship.
How Long: 18 months start to finish
Program Accreditation: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) CVTEA
Institutional Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Facilities: Kennels, surgical suite with prep area, clinical labs, diagnostic labs, radiography room, and more!
Contact: 4669 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 (713) 629-1500
Nearby: Public transportation, free parking and recreation
When: Starting 3 times per year
Who: Animal Lovers, including faculty, staff and (maybe) you!
Why: It's A Career That Loves You Back!
What's the secret? It's our Experienced Faculty.
We'd love to show you what we have to offer. Request Information or Schedule your visit to see things first hand!
For graduates who entered the programs in calendar 2020 – 2022, the verified employment rate is 96%. 2
Connect with VTI!
You can visit us at:
4669 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77027
Or, give us a call at:
713.629.1500
Are you ready for a career that loves you back?
Student Housing
The Vet Tech Institute of Houston works closely with distance students to help them find affordable housing options. Some options are close enough that you can walk to school, some require a short drive.
Typical housing features include:
- Apartment style living
- Some locations have swimming pools and fitness rooms
- On-site laundry facilities
- Relatively close to school
Learn more about our student housing options by requesting more information or visiting us.
Accreditation
The Vet Tech Institute Veterinary Technology program is currently accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The address and telephone number of the American Veterinary Medical Association are 1931 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 925-8070.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The address, telephone number, and website of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges are 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org.
Academic Catalog
The school academic catalog contains specific information about school policies. You can find information on admissions policies and practices, contact information for accrediting and state licensing agencies, information on tuition and fees, refund policies, graduation and employment information, credit transfer policies, accommodations for disabilities, Title IX information, and other consumer information.
Here is where you may find our Net Price Calculator.
State Authorization
The Vet Tech Institute of Houston has a Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and a Certificate of Authorization from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) to operate a career school or college in the state of Texas. The TWC assigned school number is S0052. The school’s programs are authorized by both the TWC and the THECB.
In accordance with Texas requirement 40 TAC, Chapter 807, Section 807.301 and THECB Rules 1.110-112, School Policy Regarding Complaints, we provide the following information:
Students who have a grievance or who wish to file a complaint should follow the grievance procedure outlined in the school catalog. (The catalog can be found at www.vettechinstitute.edu/pdf/houston.catalog.pdf .) Paper copies of the catalog are provided to students, and additional copies are available upon request. Students who are dissatisfied with the school’s response to their complaint or who are not able to file a complaint can file a formal complaint with the TWC and THECB as well as with other relevant agencies and/or accreditors. Information on filing a complaint with TWC and THECB respectively can be found on TWC’s Career Schools and Colleges Website at //www.twc.texas.gov/programs/career-schools-colleges and THECB’s Website at //www.highered.texas.gov/.
Transcripts For Alumni
If you are an alum and looking for a transcript, we have made it easy. Please click here, fill out the form, pay the small fee, and your official transcript will be in the mail.