Veterinary Assistant Program

The veterinary assistant program at Navajo Technical College prepares students to assist veterinarians, laboratory animal specialists, and zoological professionals in treating animals. They also have the option to become a kennel attendant, animal caretaker, groomer, zookeeper, or animal trainer. The program focuses on providing patient management, care, and clinical procedure assistance, and owner communication. Program courses include: animal health and nutrition, animal handling, clinical pathology, radiology, anesthesiology, dental prophylaxis, surgical assisting, and clinical laboratory procedures. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer veterinary assistant program.

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Navajo Technical College (Navajo Tech)

525 Buena Vista Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM

The Navajo Technical College provides a hands-on working environment for individuals wishing to learn vocational skills. Located in Crownpoint, New Mexico, NTC was founded by the Navajo nation to provide quality technical and vocational education to its population. The school works toward instilling and reaffirming Navajo cultural identity by providing language and history courses as part of the curriculum.

Academics

The Navajo Technical College offers certificate, diploma and degree programs for aspiring students. The programs have various lengths and focuses depending on the educational needs of the student. Transfer to four year institutions is possible, and all programs will prepare students to work by providing them the skills they need to succeed.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Environmental and Nature Science
• Early Childhood Multicultural Education
• Information Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Accounting

Admissions and Financial Aid

Navajo Technical College has an open enrollment policy, though it requires proof of Native American heritage for students claiming ancestry. Additionally, students must provide high school transcripts or official GED scores along with any post-secondary transcripts.

A variety of financial aid options are available. To determine eligibility and awards, students should visit the financial aid office as well as complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

Athletic programs offered:

• Archery
• Cross Country
• Rodeo
• Basketball

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Description

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, veterinary technologists and technicians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Albuquerque, NM
  • Total Employment: 350
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $32770

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).