If you're thinking about going to Pima for your education, turn around and run the other direction. It may take a bit more time, but you'll get a better education elsewhere and in the long run, will probably be cheaper too.
I was in the vet tech program which costs roughly 23k and was told, ""just because I paid the money doesn't mean I have a right to be at the school.""
Most of the staff are rude, especially Nancy, who is rude and pushy. For the most part, the teachers pay attention to the star pupils who get the highest grades and leave the others who struggle behind. There are exceptions to the rule though, Ms. Maryam and Ms. April (who taught large animal but is no longer there), they were fantastic teachers that have a lot to offer. The rest I was unimpressed with.
Even though they're an accredited program, I wouldn't waste my time. Go to Pierce. To me it seemed that Pima doesn't know what's going on and their students suffer for it. There are lab skills to pass but you do it once and it's never brought up again for the rest of the program. There are surgeries every Tuesday, which you can learn a thing or two from, but I still say a better education can be acquired elsewhere.
In my entire school career I have never been talked to as rudely as I was at Pima. A good, decent teacher should never tell a student that they are mediocre and will never do well. They are supposed to be encouraging, especially if the student shows that they are really trying very hard!
Pros: Close to home
Cons: Rude and pushy staff, poor education for too much money, the list goes on....
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