Veterinary Assistant program at Austin Community College

That feeling when the students become the teachers 😍

Our Canine and Feline Clinical Management students presented pet care topics to the public during the Discover ACC event hosted by Austin Community College Continuing Education during the CTX Learning Festival event on March 11th. The activity helps students solidify their own understanding of these topics and prepares them to provide client education on the job, and helps pet owners learn how to better care for their furry kids. This is why we love service learning opportunities.

(Also, ACC Riverbat now knows how to give injections, so watch out! 💉😂)

This position is open to experienced veterinary assistants!

We’re hiring!

Austin Animal Services is looking for an Animal Health Technician (vet tech) to join our team and help provide medical care to the pets who need us most.

If you’re passionate about animal welfare and want your work to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you!

Apply online today! https://bit.ly/3KS2dhG

While this listing is scheduled to close on 01/26/2026, please note that this posting may close any time after 7 days.

Student Life would like to invite CE students to their after-hours event to enjoy some Chick-Fil-A and snacks to get you through your evening class! (While supplies last 🙂).

See you Oct 22 from 5-7 PM!

https://austincc.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11675533

After a whirlwind summer, we were excited to start the academic year with a wonderful new cohort of VAP students, who were eager to get down to work on their first day of class and who will be looking for their apprenticeships in the coming weeks (let us know if you'd like to interview a student for your veterinary practice). Welcome, Fall 2025 class! Let's gooooooooo!

Austin Community College Continuing Education
Texas Humane Heroes
Pawsitive DiMensions, LLC
Austin Veterinary Practice Manager Group
Certified Veterinary Assistant

🐾 Hands-on learning, big hearts, and wagging tails! 🐾

Last week, our Veterinary Assistant students in VTHT 1041: Anesthesia and Surgical Assistance, teamed up with their instructor to volunteer at the Round Five GoodFix Spay-Neuter Clinic held at COTA—and wow, what an incredible experience! 🙌

They put classroom skills into action, cared for countless animals recovering from anesthesia, gave back to the community, and discovered even more passion for the work they’re training to do. 💙

Huge thanks to Austin Animal Center, Greater Good Charities, and the program at Austin Community College District for making it possible.

This is exactly what workforce training is all about—learning by doing, making a difference, and loving every minute!

🎥 We might have cared for one of these adorable patients:
[https://www.facebook.com/AustinAnimalCenter/videos/766338492618337](https://www.facebook.com/AustinAnimalCenter/videos/766338492618337)

💡 Learn more about the clinic and its amazing mission:
[https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGoodCharities/videos/1940545336692359](https://www.facebook.com/GreaterGoodCharities/videos/1940545336692359)

This week we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all veterinary assistants. Veterinary assistants help all members of the veterinary team, ensuring quality patient and client care. They are an integral part of the veterinary medical team!

Thank you, TVMA Certified Veterinary Assistants for all of your hard work!

A basic physical exam includes:

Patient signalment ✔️
Vital signs ✔️
TLC ✔️
Texas Humane Heroes

Don't even THINK it!

Don't anger the vein gods.