Vet tech schools in New Mexico

Looking for veterinary technician schools in New Mexico? There are 4, including 3 public colleges and 1 private career school. Vet teches in New Mexico earn a median $44,790 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
4
Public colleges
3
Median pay in NM
$44,790

4 veterinary technician schools

School results

  1. Central New Mexico Community College

    Albuquerque, NM · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +29

  2. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus

    Roswell, NM · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +15

  3. Pima Medical Institute - Albuquerque

    Albuquerque, NM · Private

    • Veterinary technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +6

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  5. San Juan College

    Farmington, NM · Public

    • Veterinary technician
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +21

What vet teches earn in New Mexico

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Vet tech salary in New MexicoHow to become a vet tech

Median pay
$44,790
$21.53 an hour
Typical range
$31,350–$56,870
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in NM
890
Job growth, 2025–35
+9.4%
13,400 openings a year (U.S.)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.

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Frequently asked questions

How many veterinary technician schools are in New Mexico?

We list 4 schools in New Mexico with veterinary technician programs: 3 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Albuquerque, Roswell, and Farmington.

Are there community college veterinary technician programs in New Mexico?

Yes. 3 public colleges in New Mexico offer veterinary technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does veterinary technician school cost in New Mexico?

Among the 4 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $3,645 to $21,084. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do vet teches make in New Mexico?

The median pay for vet teches in New Mexico is $44,790 a year, and most earn between $31,350 and $56,870, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a veterinary technician school in New Mexico?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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