Animal Care

Program Overview

This animal nursing program provides a comprehensive foundation in animal care, including anatomy, physiology, grooming, and facility management. Students gain practical experience through field placements and can specialize in animal grooming or wildlife management. Graduates are highly sought after in various animal-related fields, including shelters, veterinary hospitals, and zoos.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• Semester 1
• Animal Nursing Fundamentals
• Domestic Animal Science
• Animal Anatomy & Physiology
• Introduction to Animal Grooming
• Animal Centre Duty
• Essential Communication Skills
• Semester 2
• Clinical Operations
• Animal Wellness
• Exotic Animal Science
• Animal Facility Management
• Animal Care Field Placement
• Animal Ethics and Welfare
• Electives:
• Animal Grooming
• Wildlife Management

Careers:

Graduates of this program are consistently in high demand and can work in various settings such as animal shelters, equestrian stables, pet shops, veterinary hospitals, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, and zoos.