Animal Care Assistant

Program Advantages

The Animal Care Assistant Certificate program is designed for students who want to work in the animal care field or to gain skills to help them transfer into, and succeed in, ��Ӱֱ�� State College’s Veterinary Technician AAS program. The Animal Care Certificate gives these students hands-on skills that will help them find employment in animal care, or to develop the skills and knowledge to help them be successful in a Veterinary Technician or another animal care related academic program if they wish to continue their education after completing the certificate.

Program Length and Degree Type:

2 Semesters Certificate

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Properly utilize terminology related to the anatomy of domestic large and small animal species, directional terms and positions, medical abbreviations, and record keeping.
Safely and properly restrain common domestic large and small animal species.
Successfully care for and perform specific husbandry tasks related to common domestic large and small animal species.
Demonstrate an understanding of basic behaviors of common domestic large and small animal species.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 Semesters

Department:

Academic Location:

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Student Residency:

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

	Introduction to Animal Science	4
	Farm Practicum I	1
	Applied Veterinary Med Term	2
		3
XXXXXXX3	Technical Elective	3
Total Credits		13

Second Semester

	Dairy Cattle Production I	3
	Intro to Veterinary Technology	3
	Domestic Animal Behavior	3
	Dom Animal Anat & Phys	4
	Farm Practicum II	1
Total Credits		14

Entrance Requirements

Required

Algebra
Geometry
Biology (Living Environment)

Recommended

Chemistry

Skills You'll Learn

In animal care, you’ll learn the language of the field, including proper terminology, record keeping, and medical abbreviations, while gaining an introduction to animal anatomy and behavior. You’ll also gain hands-on experience safely restraining both large and small animals and performing daily husbandry tasks. These practical skills build the confidence you need to succeed in entry-level roles in animal care or related fields.

Facilities and Labs

��Ӱֱ�� State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.

With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.

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