On Tuesday, Akins Early College High School veterinary medical application students will take advantage of rich hands-on experiences through a community pet vaccination clinic. 

The Akins veterinary clinic is an on-site teaching facility focused on student learning through hands-on experience. All grooming and clinic services will be supervised by the instructor and industry professional. The students working in the clinic are all high school seniors completing class work towards becoming state-certified veterinary assistants.

The student-run clinic will administer dog and cat vaccines for DHLP, Parvo, Rabies, Bordetella, PRCC, Feline Leukemia.

Veterinary medical application is one course offered through the Career and Technical Education program in Austin ISD. CTE courses provide students with the academic knowledge and technical skills they need to gain entry to high-skill, high-wage and high-demand industries.

What: Akins Veterinary Science students are holding a pet vaccine clinic.

When: Tuesday, April 13 from 5-7 p.m.

Where: Akins Early College High School, Portable 338/339, 10701 S 1st St. (Portables are located on the northeast side of campus, near the intersection of Akins High School Road and Old San Antonio Road)

About Austin ISD Career and Technical Education
CTE courses are dynamic and engaging, giving students a platform to find their passion and make a career of it. With options for earning college credit, industry-based credentials and postsecondary awards (like certifications and associate degrees), CTE helps all students prepare for college, career and life.

AISD offers 13 of 16 national CTE career clusters that guide students through a planned program of study. Admission to these courses is based on a student’s interest and aptitude as well as availability.

Instructors are a highlight of CTE—they are talented individuals who are experts in their area of study. Many CTE instructors continue to work in their field while teaching at Austin ISD, giving them the distinct advantage of staying up-to-date on trends and best practices.

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