![teamwork icon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1727460856/nassaubocesorg/qh8m5fqzqwbobgbeaf7g/TeamworkIcon.svg","width":1600}])
![OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1734014295/nassaubocesorg/qhqst8imgt2nmazs9fkr/HOUSEICON.svg","width":900}])
![Enroll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1724688425/nassaubocesorg/kvbpm1n1x68w7kuarllp/SignUpIcon.svg","width":640}])
![About Us]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1724688559/nassaubocesorg/di1dkof5aq7repjloua8/ListIcon.svg","width":512}])
![Remind]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1724687974/nassaubocesorg/sxiwlaw63xum1cqkamev/LoginIcon.svg","width":512}])
![Remind]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1727732184/nassaubocesorg/xmcazr7dddhs0flwovuo/SchoolToolIcon.svg","width":41}])
Animal Care Skills
Barry Tech | Natural and Agricultural | Animal Care Skills in Long Island
About This Course
Students in this course will explore careers in the pet and companion animal industries through a curriculum designed to teach entry-level 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 Learn:
- Animal husbandry and handling
- Animal health care and monitoring
- Care and management of exotic animals
- Pet shop operations
- Professional grooming
Course available: Grades 10–12
Course length: 2 years/CDOS Eligible
Placement: Skills
Location: Barry Tech
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.