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Pre-Vet and Animal Science Opportunities for High School Students in Houston
4 programs for students interested in pre-vet and animal science across Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands, Pearland, and Galveston. 4 are not listed as paused or waitlisted; application availability varies. 4 list a minimum age under 16, excluding paused and waitlisted programs.
- Opportunities
- 4
- Not paused or waitlisted
- 4
- application availability varies
- Minimum age under 16
- 4
- excludes paused and waitlisted
- Summer only
- 1
- others run longer or do not say
- BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions (City of Houston) Volunteer Program (ages 13+)
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 13 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Houston Humane Society Volunteer Program (youth volunteers)
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 10 and up
- When to apply
- Year-round
- Houston Zoo First Year Zoo Crew Explorers
Volunteering · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Applications for Summer 2026 are closed; applicants notified by April 28 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Moody Gardens Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth (SAVY)
Volunteering · Galveston, TX
- Who can join
- Ages 13 to 17
- When to apply
- Not posted
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions (City of Houston) Volunteer Program (ages 13+)Volunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Houston, TX | 13 and up | No minimum hours; volunteers become inactive without at least one shift every three months | Year-round |
| Houston Humane Society Volunteer Program (youth volunteers)Volunteering · Animal shelter or rescue | Houston, TX | 10 and up | Recommended 4 hours a month | Year-round |
| Houston Zoo First Year Zoo Crew ExplorersVolunteering · Zoo or aquarium | Houston, TX | Ages 13 to 17 | Four-week session, Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (2026 sessions ran June 1 - August 7) | Applications for Summer 2026 are closed; applicants notified by April 28 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Moody Gardens Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth (SAVY)Volunteering · Zoo or aquarium | Galveston, TX | Ages 13 to 17 | Not posted | Not posted |
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Frequently asked questions
How old does my teen need to be?
Each organization sets its own rule. The table shows the minimum age or grade each one posts, and says so when nothing is posted.
What does a teen volunteer actually do?
It varies by program. Each program page describes the work as the organization does, along with the hours it asks for.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Pre-Vet and Animal Science Opportunities for High School Students in Houston”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/in/houston/pre-vet.
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