{"id":52526,"date":"2026-06-30T09:28:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:28:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=52526"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:38:18","slug":"adopt-a-dog-or-cat-this-summer-through-accs-veterinary-technology-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2026\/06\/30\/adopt-a-dog-or-cat-this-summer-through-accs-veterinary-technology-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Adopt a Dog or Cat This Summer Through ACC&#8217;s Veterinary Technology Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to add a furry family member this summer? Austin Community College District&#8217;s (ACC) Veterinary Technology Program has cats and dogs ready to find their forever homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each adoptable pet receives comprehensive medical care while participating in ACC&#8217;s Veterinary Technology Program. Under the supervision of licensed professionals, Veterinary Technology students provide hands-on care that includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, flea and heartworm prevention, daily enrichment, and basic training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Adopt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>See available pets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View available pets at <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/pets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">austincc.edu\/pets<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule a Visit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1eJ2ISFl588GOH2Ucm6Xber8WweKi4cq1bi8sosSdHB0\/viewform?edit_requested=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fill out the interest form<\/a>, and one of the Vet Tech Program Staff members will contact you to schedule a visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a0Meet the Pets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spend time with the available cats and dogs to find the right fit for your family and lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complete an Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit an adoption application and pay a small adoption fee that helps offset the cost of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Welcome Them Home<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pets are ready to go home at the end of the academic semester after completing their veterinary care and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animals come from local and rural shelters throughout Central Texas. Every adoption gives a pet a second chance while creating space for shelters to rescue and care for even more animals. At the same time, it provides ACC Veterinary Technology students with invaluable real-world clinical experience before entering the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about ACC&#8217;s Veterinary Technology Program at <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.austincc.edu\/health-sciences\/veterinary-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">austincc.edu\/vettech<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking to add a furry family member this summer? Austin Community College District&#8217;s (ACC) Veterinary Technology Program has cats and dogs ready to find their forever homes. Each adoptable pet receives comprehensive medical care while participating in ACC&#8217;s Veterinary Technology Program. 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