Students completing this program will be able to:

 
Program Student Learner Outcomes
  • Observe and interpret canine and feline body language communication to improve overall health during care.
  • Identify legal and ethical issues that impact companion pets.
  • Describe the basic methods utilized in canine training.
  • Explain the benefits of vaccine protocol and preventative treatment methods in animal health.
Occupational Skills required
  • Lift up to 50 pounds to get dogs onto grooming tables and into tubs
  • Stoop to clean cages
  • Crouch to safely move animals in and out of cages
  • Handle sharp tools, scissors, electric clippers, heavy dryers, cages and strong, sometimes aggressive dogs and cats 5½feet above the floor to move animals in upper
  • Reach level cages
  • Grasp electric clippers, some grooming tools, leashes,
  • Administer other animal restraints for strong, sometimes frightened or aggressive dogs and cats
  • Stand for prolonged periods of time while performing grooming tasks, bathing, training and exercising animals
  • Feel growths on skin, mats in coat, soap and water in coat
  • Manipulate large and sometimes uncooperative dogs and cats
  • Hear barking, whining, hissing and other sounds of distressed dogs and cats
  • See membrane colors, facial expressions of dogs and cats
  • Talk to communicate in English, welfare and health issues to clients and co-workers
  • Read typed, handwritten, computer information in English Precautions and instructions of products used in animal care Guidelines and instructions for animal’s care
  • Write to communicate in English pertinent information
  • Function safely, effectively, and calmly under stressful and loud conditions
  • Maintain composure while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Prioritize multiple tasks Exhibit social skills necessary to interact effectively with clients and co workers of the same or different cultures; such as respect, politeness, teamwork and tact
  • Display attitudes and actions consistent with the ethical standards of the animal care profession


MOST COMMON LINKED OCCUPATION TITLE - Associate's or Less
  • Animal Care Taker








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