Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry projections for animal health careers in Pittsburgh for 2002-2012 predict 0.9% annual job growth for veterinarians, 2.0% annual job growth for veterinary technologists and technicians, and 0.5% annual job growth for veterinary assistants and animal caretakers.
Veterinary Schools, Programs & Courses
in Pittsburgh
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
Why Pittsburgh is a Great Place to Study Veterinary
Pittsburgh has something special to offer nearly every branch of the veterinary profession. The National Aviary in Pittsburgh is the largest indoor, independent, non-profit bird zoo in the nation with over 600 exotic and endangered birds. The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium houses more than 4,000 animals representing 274 species. According to the Pennsylvania Equine Council the state ranks fourth in the U.S. for number of horses. And Pittsburgh Dogs, the online resource for dog lovers in Western Pennsylvania, makes it clear how much pets mean to the people of this city!
Other Resources for Veterinary Education and Careers in Pittsburgh
You can become a veterinary technician in as little as 16 months by completing the Veterinary Technology Program at the Vet Tech Institute in Pittsburgh where students work side-by-side with veterinarians. A Veterinary Technology Diploma can also be earned from theWestern School of Health and Business careers where students receive both classroom and clinical training. To become a veterinarian, Pittsburgh students can earn pre-veterinary undergraduate degrees locally before gaining admittance to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia. Degrees in biology, a good major for pre-vet students, are offered at the University of Pittsburgh, Chatham College, La Roche College, and Point Park University. Duquesne University offers majors in both Biology and Chemistry.
