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Animal Care & Management
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Description
- Work within the campus pet shop and grooming salon
- Implement a small animal reproduction project the summer between junior and senior year
- Study dog obedience training, business management, and grooming through first-hand experience
- Earn Level 1 Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification in collaboration with Brukner Nature Center
- Seniors gain valuable experience in caring/feeding various program animals by assisting with care through rotations on weekends and school breaks
Work-Based Learning Opportunity – Advanced Placement or Internship
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Curriculum Plan Career Tech courses you will be taking along with college credits and certifications available.
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