Animal Care and Management Technology

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Pathway Description: The Animal Care and Management Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for employment in the animal care industry. Course work includes instruction designed to educate students in the basic sciences pertinent to animal work including legal aspects, basic management skills needed to work with both people and animals, and hands-on skills necessary for safety and health. Graduates should qualify for opportunities with humane organizations, kennels, city and county animal control agencies, animal shelters, zoos, residency facilities, and veterinarians. Animal Care and Management Technology: A program that focuses on feeding, watering, grooming, bathing, exercising, or otherwise care for pets and agricultural animals, dogs, cats, or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Graduates may work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos and circuses. Potential coursework includes courses in keeping records of feedings, treatments, animals received or discharged, and cleaning, disinfecting, and repairing cages and pens.