664 - Animal Business Management

In this full-year (1 credit) course students will learn to manage a successful grooming business, Pinkerton Pet Palace, as well as learning how to use software used in veterinarian offices and grooming businesses.  Students will become proficient in learning how to properly operate a veterinarian or grooming office and keep proper records and accounts.

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Introduction to Animal Science (721) with a grade of 85 or better, or permission from the CTE Director. NOTE: Registration through the CTE Office is required.

TBA - Animal Health and Veterinary Technology

(new in 2012/2013)

This full-year (2 credit) course is designed for students who are interested in a future career with animals in the health and veterinary technology field. Specific units of instruction will include Nutrition, Animal Diseases, Animal Welfare Ethics and Treatment, Animal First Aid, Animal Grooming Operation, Veterinary Technology skills and terminology, FFA and All Aspects of Industry. Classroom lab animals will be used to gain valuable skills needed to advance in the industry.

PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Animal Business Management (664) with a grade of 80 or better, and permission from the CTE Director.