Animal Science

Three dog groomers working on a Pomeranian dog

A hand feeding a leafy green to a turtle

A photo of a Cichlid aquarium fish

This is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors

Credentials

Internships
Job Placement
Scholarships

Career Opportunities

Animal control officer
Animal cruelty investigator
Animal research
Aquarium/aviary worker
Assistant veterinary technician
Boarding kennel worker
Groomer, brusher and bather
Obedience instructor
Pet store manager
Veterinary receptionist

Additional Information

Academic requirements are biology and science. High attendance is critical to animal science; students must be able to lift 25 pounds or more, and work with and handle a wide variety of small animals. Animal Science students groom dogs as a public service. For an appointment, call Instructor Sara Hostetler at 330-669-7066.

Students in this program belong to Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). It provides opportunities for competition, leadership and community service projects.

Career Opportunities Brochure

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