WORK ENVIRONMENT:
A person who works with small animals will be expected to work in a facility that provides for a variety of different animals. Workers must be able to administer daily animal care, maintain proper animal hygiene and properly handle animals. Animal care workers deal with animals and customers in a professional setting.
STUDENT SUPPLIES:
Additional supplies will need to be purchased for this program including a uniform.
ACADEMIC CREDITS INTEGRATED:
CFM, Comp App |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
Pet Supply Retail Worker, Animal Shelter Worker, Kennel Attendant, Dog Walker (Private), Dog Sitter (Private), Animal Trainer (in a retail store or private business), Animal Groomer, Animal Caretaker, Animal Hospital Receptionist
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Career building Skills
- Health and Safety of Animals
- Proper Handling of Animals
- Client Communication
- Medical Record Keeping
- Animal Care
- Basic Terminology
- Individual Animal Care
- Animal First Aid
- Proper Usage of Equipment
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