Animal Care Aide Certificate Program

Program Overview

This blended-format program prepares students for careers in animal care, covering topics such as anatomy, radiology, and medical nursing. It includes field trips to animal recovery centers and 20 hours of work experience at veterinary facilities. Students will gain practical skills and knowledge for roles in veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, and other animal-related businesses.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: Anatomy and Physiology of Animals, Radiology, Laboratory Procedures, Complementary Medicine, Communicating on the Job, Medical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Office Procedures, 2 Field Trips, 20 hours of Work Experience
• Course Delivery: Blended format (online and in-class)
• Course Schedule:
• Classes held on Saturdays, with occasional evening classes

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• Veterinary hospitals
• Animal care shelters
• Animal recovery centers
• Pet stores
• Zoos
• Game farms
• Grooming businesses
• Kennels
• Large animal farms