Choosing the right veterinary education in Phoenix comes down to knowing what level of veterinary medicine you want to attain. A veterinary assistant certficate from Apollo College prepares students to handle basic animal healthcare duties. The associate of occupational studies in veterinary technology at Long Technical College provides more advanced medical training. To prepare for veterinary school while in Phoenix, students can choose from biology programs at Arizona State University and Phoenix College.

The Arizona Workforce Informer employment projections for the Phoenix area from 2003-2013 show healthy growth for all animal health science occupations. Projected job growth for Phoenix veterinarians is 17.5%. Veterinary technologists and technicians can expect 35.8% job growth. Veterinary assistants have 18.2% predicted job growth, and zoologists and wildlife biologists can expect 15.2% job growth.