Veterinary Assistant
Currently, the Veterinary Assistant Program is closed to new students until the 2022 school year. Please contact Registration for more information or questions.
This program prepares individuals in animal management, care, animal health and nutrition, animal handling, office administration skills, and applicable standards and regulations.
All courses are aligned with the Community Colleges of Colorado. These commonly described courses facilitate transfer and articulation arrangements for Colorado’s secondary and community college students and ensure curriculum quality across the colleges.
Veterinary Assistant
Elena Ernst
Years Teaching: Since 2019
Teaching Background: To be updated
Years in Industry: 16 years
Industry Background: Elena began her career in western New York state where she discovered that she was interested in working with animals. Elena entered university and began Veterinary Technology. Since then she has worked in Emergency Medicine, Companion Animal Practice, and Management.
Industry Certifications and Degrees:
- Certification: BS CVT (Bachelor of Science, Certified Veterinary Technician)
- Elena studied at Medaille College in Buffalo, New York.