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Animal Care & Management
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Description
- Work within the campus pet shop and grooming salon
- Implement a small animal reproduction project the summer between junior and senior year
- Study dog obedience training, business management, and grooming through first-hand experience
- Earn Level 1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification from collaboration with Brukner Nature Center
Work-Based Learning Opportunity – Advanced Placement or Internship
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Curriculum Plan Career Tech courses you will be taking along with college credits and certifications available.
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- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
- Description
- Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
- Average Annual Salary
- $29,850
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
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- Animal Trainers
- Description
- Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
- Average Annual Salary
- $29,320
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
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- Animal Caretakers
- Description
- Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
- Average Annual Salary
- $27,520
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
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