About
In this certificate program, you will gain the knowledge and training to work as a capable entry-level veterinary assistant. At Pima Medical Institute, courses address both clinical and administrative skills, including but not limited to animal nursing, surgical procedures, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and in-office procedures. Graduates of the program will be able to proficiently assist veterinarians with caring for animals in a variety of settings.
Organization
Pima Medical Institute - Denver Campus
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute is a higher education institution specializing in healthcare training, with its El Paso campus opened in 2014, offering a variety of certificate and associate degree programs. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Tucson, AZ, it serves the western US healthcare education market, employing approximately 2043 staff. The institute is known for its hands-on clinical training, real-world labs with hospital-grade equipment, and a strong reputation for producing qualified professionals ready for immediate workforce entry, often employed at preferred hospitals and clinics.
Highlights:
- Trusted provider of quality allied health education with 17 campuses and strong community employment connections
- Mission to improve the quality of people's lives by providing the best value in medical career education
- Hands-on training approach with real-world labs using hospital-grade equipment
- El Paso campus offers a unique blended learning Veterinary Technician program combining online and in-person instruction