Animal Care Skills
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Barry Tech | Natural and Agricultural | Animal Care Skills in Long Island
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About This Course
Students completing 1 year of this 2-year course may receive up to 4 CTE credits OR distributed credits. Students in this course will explore careers in the pet and companion animal industries through a curriculum designed to teach entry-level skills that may lead to more complex career choices. Students will work with live animals using professional equipment in a classroom that serves as a functioning animal care facility. Students will progress from basic to complex skills associated with entry-level employment.
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Students Will Develop Skills in:
- Animal Husbandry and Handling
- Animal Health Care and Monitoring
- Care and Management of Exotic Animals
- Pet Shop Operations
- Professional Grooming
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Video List Animal Care Skills
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Course available: Grades 10, 11 or 12
Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible
Placement: Skills
Location: Barry Tech
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Career Opportunities
The expanding pet and companion animal industry continues to offer a variety of career opportunities, including support personnel in pet shops, veterinary offices, kennels, laboratories and grooming salons. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared for entry-level employment. Typical job titles in the animal care field include animal caretaker, kennel assistant, and pet bather/fluffer.