Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Vet Tech Institute of Houston Earn A Veterinary Technology AAS Degree in 18 Months And Start A Career That Loves You Back!

At Vet Tech Institute of Houston, training veterinary technicians is all we do. Our time and resources are dedicated to preparing students for a rewarding career helping and loving animals. The Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Vet Tech Institute of Houston is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

Enrichment is a fun part of the day for everyone!
12/19/2025

Enrichment is a fun part of the day for everyone!

It is with great appreciation and some sadness that we bid Dr. Mendoza farewell. We wish him all the best and thank hi...
12/18/2025

It is with great appreciation and some sadness that we bid Dr. Mendoza farewell. We wish him all the best and thank him for the many, many contributions he made to VTIH and our students. Photos are from the open house on Friday. Enjoy your retirement Dr. Mendoza!

Enrichment is important for all of our kennel friends (even the reptiles!)
12/17/2025

Enrichment is important for all of our kennel friends (even the reptiles!)

Freshman studying for finals. It is always more fun when you can do it with others!
12/17/2025

Freshman studying for finals. It is always more fun when you can do it with others!

It was dental lab day! Seniors get to practice their anesthesia skills, sophomores get to practice their dental cleanin...
12/11/2025

It was dental lab day! Seniors get to practice their anesthesia skills, sophomores get to practice their dental cleaning skills, and the dogs get some much needed dental care - it's a win for everyone!

Students in their Office Management class participated in mock interviews last week with real employers. This gives the...
12/10/2025

Students in their Office Management class participated in mock interviews last week with real employers. This gives them some practice for the real thing! Check out how professional they all looked!

More photos of our new Royals. They look sharp in their scrubs!
12/09/2025

More photos of our new Royals. They look sharp in their scrubs!

Scrub day! Our newest students are now officially "Royals"!
12/09/2025

Scrub day! Our newest students are now officially "Royals"!

Hi All!Please join us in wishing Dr. Alberto Mendoza the best for his retirement. After 17 years with Vet Tech Institute...
12/07/2025

Hi All!

Please join us in wishing Dr. Alberto Mendoza the best for his retirement. After 17 years with Vet Tech Institute of Houston, we think he’s earned it! Dr. Mendoza was a founding faculty member of the program. He, quite literally, helped to write and to teach every course in the curriculum! This means that every student who has ever graduated from our program had Dr. Mendoza as an instructor. Through the years he has been an integral part of growing and improving the school. Most recently he has found his more permanent role in teaching his two passions-exotic animals and farm and food animals. He has always been a favorite among the instructors and leaves some very big shoes to fill. He will be greatly missed but we are very excited for him as he enters his well-deserved retirement years.

We invite all students and alumni to his bon-voyage open house this coming Friday, December 12 from 5 to 8 pm. There will be finger foods/light refreshments.

Teri Schweiss, DVM
Program Director, Vet Tech Institute of Houston
John Hayden
Director/Chief Academic Officer, Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Drum roll .... and the winners of the Science Fair are: First place: squamous cell carcinoma (case file)Second place: eq...
12/04/2025

Drum roll .... and the winners of the Science Fair are:

First place: squamous cell carcinoma (case file)

Second place: equine encephalomyelitis (silent night)

Third place: equine viral arteritis (pink board)

Great job by all!

Science Fair - Part 2 - more great presentations!
12/03/2025

Science Fair - Part 2 - more great presentations!

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At the Vet Tech Institute we are focused on helping our students achieve their goal to become a veterinary technician. Students can graduate in 18 months with plenty of hands on experience.

The first location of the Vet Tech Institute was as a program of the Median School of Allied Health Careers founded in Pittsburgh in 1958. Since then the Vet Tech Institute has grown to include a total of 4 locations nationwide.

The facility includes an on-site kennel and plenty of industry standard equipment. Through the well-rounded curriculum, students learn and practice animal nursing, how to run laboratory tests, perform radiology, assist in surgery and provide animal care. Near the end of the program students have a course to help them prepare for the national certification exam. Most of the “patient” experience is focused on dogs and cats, but students also get hands on practice and learn about rodents, exotics and large animals.

Thinking about a career with animals? Come visit us and see if this is right for you! Call us at 713-275-2736 or schedule your visit online at https://www.vettechinstitute.edu/schedule-tour.