Running Start for Veterinary Receptionist
Have a passion for animals and customer service?
The animal care industry is growing and needs you! These two pathways provide an excellent overview of the veterinary occupation.
- Learn the fundamentals of animal medical terminology, customer services, and an overview of the veterinary profession.
- Opportunity for paid internship following successful completion of the program.
- Textbooks for this course provided by your high school see step number 9.
- Students are required to get a CNM Student ID.
Registration Information
VT 1005-502 (Reception Basic Skills)
CRN: 84165
Dates and Time
- January 17 – April 9
- Monday 3:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Location
South Valley Campus (map)
5816 Isleta Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM
Building II, Room 105
VT 1011-502 (Intro to the Veterinary Profession)
CRN: 84166
Dates and Time
- January 17 – April 30
- Wednesday 3 – 5:45 p.m.
Location
South Valley Campus (map)
5816 Isleta Blvd. SW
Albuquerque, NM
Building II, Room 105
Requirements
Career Pathways Covered
| Veterinary Receptionist | Veterinary Assistant | Veterinary Technologist | Veterinarian | |
| Entry Level Salary | $21,890 | $18,060 | $21,890 | $53,210 |
| Average Salary | $32,760 | $25,940 | $31,800 | $88,490 |
| Education Required | Certificate | Certificate | Degree | Degree |
Source: New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Contacts
Andrew Mathis
Executive Director Running Start For Careers
505-768-3000
amathis@cabq.gov
Amanda Glennon
Outreach Services Office Central New Mexico Community College
(505)224-4764
aglennon@cnm.edu
Evelyn Selva, RVT
Industry Partner| VESC
505-224-4222 ext. XXX
ehamilton9@cnm.edu
Complete the online admissions process by going to cnm.edu/dualcredit. Be sure to select Dual Credit as your application type and you won’t be charged for tuition or registration fees.