Students will find several outlets to study veterinary and veterinary-related fields such as veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, in Miami. If you're looking to earn a bachelor, master, or doctoral degree, or to complete a training program in less than one year, Barry University offers programs in pre-veterinary studies, biological sciences, science technologies and several other veterinary-related programs. Florida Memorial University is a private, four-year college that offers degrees in biology and medical technology, which would be helpful to have before going on to veterinary school. The University of Miami is a four-year, public university that offers more than 180 undergraduate programs, some of which include marine science and both pre-veterinary medicine and pre-medicine. For students looking to pursue veterinary technology, Miami Dade College is a community college that offers a specialty program.

From 2005 to 2012, the Florida Research and Economic Database predicts employment rates in Miami-Dade county for education and health services (including veterinary fields) will increase 18.5 percent, with an estimated 217,137 jobs in 2005 and a projected 257,412 jobs in 2012.