Animal Care & Facility Operations

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The Animal Care and Facility Operations curriculum provides individuals with foundational training in humane animal handling, grooming, kennel care, and basic health and welfare practices. This program offers a supportive learning environment designed to foster students’ vocational skills, professionalism, and compassion for animals in their care. Course work includes extensive hands-on experience in animal grooming techniques, kennel sanitation and management, observation and recordkeeping, feeding and enrichment routines, and other essential animal-care responsibilities. Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in grooming salons, boarding kennels, animal shelters, veterinary support roles, and other companion-animal care settings