The Nevada Standardbred Association, Inc. ("NVSA") is working with colleges and universities to build an education curriculum that best fits Nevada. Our goal is to raise interest in Equine Management Programs in Nevada and through education and on-the-job training help the western standardbred industry be more proficient with equine and large animal care. If interested in becoming a sponsor in the NVSA Equine Education program, send a direct message to nvsa@nevadastandardbreds.com.
Existing in State Programs:
The University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources ("UNR-CABNR") has the only four (4) year Animal and Veterinarian Science programs in Nevada. Their focus is on rangeland ecology and management. Additionally UNR has a new Agricultural Science program that provides training in management agricultural systems in Nevada. This is very important to our industry as we must effectively manage and maximize water and food sources to meet daily needs. The NVSA is working with UNR-CABNR to help reboot their Equine Education Science program.
The College of Southern Nevada ("CSN") has an emerging Veterinary Nursing program has a two (2) year Associates Degree program that helps prepare students for careers as a licensed veterinary nurse/technician. Their students may practice in a Private Animal Clinic, Specialty Practice, Zoo Medicine, Food Production, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Research Lab and more. The program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) out of Schaumburg, IL. For more information visit Veterinary Nursing Program | CSN.