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  • Image of a small, fluffy, smiling dog getting groomed by students
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  • Image of big black dog getting groomed in salon by 3 female students
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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 care; students mst be able to lift 25 pounds or more, and work with and handle a wide variety of small animals.

 

Students in this program belong to Animal Care FFA. It provides opportunities for competition, leadership and community service projects.

 

Animal Care students groom dogs as a public service. For an appointment, call Instructor Amber Long at 330-669-7066.

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