Animal Science
Harkness - Kenton - Potter
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Program Summary
Program Summary
Students will be prepared for a wide range of careers related to animal care and veterinary science. Topics of study include: animal health and disease, nutrition, reproduction, parasitology, anatomy and physiology, and animal behavior. Students will perform clinical procedures that are commonly performed at veterinary clinics and learn the technical skills to operate and manage a veterinary practice. Animal care and grooming clinics are implemented to help students learn standard operating procedures by following written protocols, documentation, team work, problem solving, and verbal communication/instruction in a professional work environment.
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Practice real world diagnostics, animal restraint, grooming techniques, and assess animal vital signs in our hands-on pet clinic.
Participate in an internship according to your individual interests at veterinary hospitals, animal training facilities, dairy farms, stables, and grooming salons.
Meet informative industry professionals such as local wildlife rescue, rehabilitation experts, and representatives from the veterinary and animal care industry.
Study small animals, large animals, exotics, wildlife, and more!
College Affiliations
College Affiliations
Alfred State College
Canisius University
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNY Erie
SUNY Morrisville
SUNY Niagara
Trocaire College
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Entry Level
Entry Level
Animal Shelter Worker
Groomer
Kennel Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Technical Careers
Technical Careers
Fisheries and Wildlife Game Warden
Laboratory Animal Technician
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Physical or Wildlife Rehabilitator
Professional Careers
Professional Careers
Agricultural Careers
Biologist
Marine Biologist
Veterinarian
Zoologist
Program Considerations
Program Considerations
Updated tetanus vaccine required
Fine motor skills for animal restraint and grooming
Students with allergies, especially to animals, should speak with a physician before registering for this program
Independent Learner
Laboratory skills: urinalysis, direct/indirect canine fecal exam slide preparations, blood smears, suturing...)
Work well with animals and animal handling (Students do not play with animals during
Strong science skills; advanced anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, and other biological competencies comparable to Regents-Level Living Environment.
Strong Math skills; fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios
Strong reading comprehension
Identifying animal risk (bite or injury) assessment by reading canine postures, ear/eye carriage
Classroom Information
Classroom Information
Large class size (24+)
Updated tetanus vaccine required
Physically demanding (grooming clinic)
Safety Standards for animal clinic are rigorous
Animal clinic is loud, busy and there is close contact with animals and team members
In-person animal dissections
Must pass dog grooming safety procedures and techniques test to participate in weekly grooming clinic
Working with needles and other medical equipment
Loud and unpredictable laboratory environment
Instruction is done in large groups with a lecture/demonstration of content presented visually and orally.
Students are required to work independently and collaboratively in groups.
Students interact in the lab setting with animals with various levels of supervision by the instructor.
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