Doctors of Veterinary Medicine License in New Mexico

New Mexico had no match in the COS database for veterinary licensure, making it the only state without structured extraction data. The New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine oversees veterinary licensure in the state. New Mexico does not have an AVMA-accredited veterinary school; residents commonly attend Colorado State University, Texas A&M, or other western programs through WICHE regional agreements. New Mexico's diverse landscape supports varied veterinary practice: large cattle and sheep ranching operations dominate the eastern plains and southern desert regions, while the Albuquerque and Santa Fe metro areas have growing companion-animal markets. The state's significant Native American and tribal communities, including the Navajo Nation (which spans parts of New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah), face critical veterinary access challenges for both livestock and companion animals. New Mexico's equine industry, including racing at Ruidoso Downs and Zia Park, and its involvement in border livestock health enforcement along the Mexican border, create additional practice specializations.