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Animal Care Specialist (ASD)
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Career, Degree (AAS)

The Animal Care Specialist program is designed for students wishing to work with dogs, cats and other small animals, but not in the capacity of a groomer or vet technician. Students lacking qualifications to enter either the Professional Grooming or Veterinary Technology program may begin in the Animal Care Specialist program and at a later date request to transfer into another program. Employment opportunities include Animal Control officers, dog day care center operators, kennel technicians, dog trainers, animal shelter workers, dog walkers and pet sitters, retail shop owners and other occupations related to the management and care of pets.



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