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Whether you're looking to become a veterinarian or to work alongside a veterinarian in a role such as a veterinarian technician, assistant or medical advisor, Orlando has several colleges and universities where you can get veterinary-related educations. The Florida Hospital School of Medical Technology is a four-year, private university that offers a post-baccalaureate certificate in medical technology. For students looking for a public school, the University of Central Florida offers a pre-veterinary medicine major, as well as several biological science fields related to veterinary medicine. Another four-year private university offering associate, bachelor and master degrees in health care administration and medical assisting is Florida Metropolitan University. In Orange County, where Orlando holds the county seat, there were 7,433 “education and health services” establishments in 2004, including those for animals. Those establishments employed 185,784 people who made an average salary of $37,740. The expected state job growth rate between 2002 and 2012 is 21 percent for veterinarians, 39 percent for veterinary technologists and technicians and 22 percent for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers, according to Florida Occupational Projections. |
