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www.barrytech.org 2012–2013 Barry Tech Catalog of Courses
animal care
skills
* Students completing one year of this
two-year course may receive up to
4 CTE credits OR distributed credits.
Students in this course will explore careers
in the pet and companion animal industries
through a curriculum designed to teach entrylevel
skills that may lead to more complex career
choices. Students will work with live animals
using professional equipment in a classroom
that serves as a functioning animal care facility.
Students will progress from basic to complex
skills associated with entry-level employment.
Students will develop skills in:
• animal husbandry and handling
• animal health care and monitoring
• care and management of exotic animals
• pet shop operations
• professional grooming
Course available: Grades 11 or 12 Course length: 1 or 2 years
Placement: Skills Credits: Up to 4 CTE credits a year
earning high school credits
Students completing this two-year course may receive up to 8 CTE credits OR distributed credits:*
1.0 credit Career and Financial Management
career opportunities
The expanding pet and companion animal
industry continues to offer a variety of career
opportunities, including support personnel
in pet shops, veterinary offices, kennels,
laboratories, and grooming salons. Students
who successfully complete this course will be
prepared for entry-level employment. Typical
job titles in the animal care field include
animal caretaker, kennel assistant, and pet
bather/fluffer.
work experience opportunities
Students who meet all eligibility requirements
may participate in supervised, real-world,
work-based learning offerings that include
clinics, shadow days, internships, or paid
Co-Op experiences at workplace sites such as:
• Bobbi and the Strays
• Center for Specialized Veterinary Care
• Petco
• Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter
[re]Think the
Environment
Learn how organic animal foods
are sustainable.