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Animal and Veterinary Careers

This class provides the training needed to work in animal & veterinary careers including surgical assisting, anesthesia, nursing, laboratory testing, reception, office procedures and restraint of small animals.  Students develop skills in animal care and general veterinary clinic procedures.  Instruction will include animal behavior, anatomy, sanitation, nutrition, disease, medical terminology and laboratory work.  Internships may include veterinary clinic, pet store, grooming parlor, ranches or animal trainers.

 

Employment & Careers Kennel Assistant Pet Groomer Assistant Pet Shop Employee Veterinary Assistant Veterinary Receptionist Animal Shelter/Humane Society Worker Animal Trainer Registered Veterinary Technician

Areas of Study: Surgical assisting and anesthesia Nursing Reception and office procedures Restraint of small animals Nutrition Reproduction Laboratory procedures and testing Parasitology Terminology Diseases and prevention Animal behavior Anatomy/physiology Dog and cat breeds

Special Considerations:

Recommended high school courses include math, science and biology.
Animal-related experience is helpful, but not required.
 

You Can Earn: Certificate of Proficiency, high school credits and Yuba College credits.

How to Enroll for Animal and Veterinary Careers: 

• High School Students: Seniors may apply by seeing your counselor or call ROP at (530) 879-7457.
• Adults: Call the ROP office at (530) 879-7457.

Fees:

• High School Students: There is no cost for high school students.
• Adults: for current fee information call the ROP office at (530) 879-7457.

Location: Chico ROP Center

Duration: This class meets at the ROP Center (Chico) three hours daily in the morning for two semesters and begins in August.

 

Please see the ROP Course Schedule for more class information.

For More Information

Contact:
Regional Occupational Program
2491 Carmichael Drive Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 879 - 7457
Fax: (530) 879 - 7458
Email: rop@bcoe.org