Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, Colorado

Colorado Mesa University’s Veterinary Technology program at CMU Tech provides an immersive and accelerated pathway for aspiring veterinary technicians to enter the field. This selective, 18-month program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various roles within veterinary medicine. Through a combination of rigorous academic coursework and hands-on clinical experiences, students gain proficiency in medical and surgical nursing procedures, laboratory testing, anesthesia, radiography, and client education. The program’s strong emphasis on real-world application is reinforced through integrated learning with local veterinarians and valuable externship opportunities. CMU Tech’s Veterinary Technology program is not only accredited by the AVMA CVTEA, ensuring high standards, but also boasts access to state-of-the-art medical equipment. This prepares graduates for diverse career paths in private practice, research, animal shelters, zoos, and beyond, making them highly sought-after professionals in the animal care industry.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Colorado Mesa University on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.