Veterinary Assistant Schools in Farmington, NM

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare veterinary assistant programs in Farmington, New Mexico. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Veterinary Assistant Schools Near Farmington, NM

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#1

Pima Medical Institute-Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM In-state option BOC Score 53.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 467
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Olympian Academy of Cosmetology

LAS CRUCES, NM In-state option
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 560

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM In-state option BOC Score 51.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89
  • Annual completions: 3,611
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM In-state option BOC Score 43.0
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  • Lower Point Road, State Road 371 Crownpoint, NM 87313-0849
  • (505) 786-4100
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 140
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana

Las Cruces, NM In-state option BOC Score 48.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78
  • Annual completions: 842
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Clovis Community College

Clovis, NM In-state option BOC Score 46.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 510
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, NM In-state option BOC Score 44.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 118
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

Roswell, NM In-state option BOC Score 54.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 844
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Santa Fe, NM In-state option BOC Score 33.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1
  • Annual completions: 7
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

New Mexico Highlands University

Las Vegas, NM In-state option BOC Score 41.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 233
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

New Mexico Veterinary Assistant Salary Snapshot

New Mexico
New Mexico Median Pay $37,500 $18.03 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $38,150 $18.34 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9096 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • AVA credential preparation included
  • Clinical hours in veterinary hospital or clinic settings
  • Animal restraint, vital signs, and specimen collection skills
  • Surgical prep and post-operative care training
  • State regulations on veterinary assistant scope of work

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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