Animal and Veterinary Science
Students enrolled in the Animal and Veterinary Science program will:
- Develop veterinary clinical skills such as assessing animal health and administering medications.
- Raise a variety of animals, including sheep, pigs, chinchillas, snakes, and ferrets.
- Work in a team with other students to manage a daycare for dogs in our licensed kennels.
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Units of Study
- Orientation & Safety
- Office & Hospital Procedures
- Communication & Client Relations
- Pharmacy & Pharmacology
- Examination Room Procedures
- Animal Nursing
- Surgical Preparation & Assisting Laboratory Procedures
- Radiology & Ultrasound Imaging
- Animal Anatomy & Physiology
Industry Credentials
Animal Technology students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:
- CareerSafe OSHA
- Pet First Aid and CPR
- Youth Pork Quality Assurance
- NAVTA Vet Assisting
College Articulation
- Bucks County Community College
- Harcum College
Industry Salary Ranges
- Nonfarm Animal Caretaker: $17,550 - $35,860
- Veterinary Assistants: $18,060 - $36,690
- Veterinary Technicians: $21,890 - $47,410
Career Opportunities
- Animal Technician
- Animal Care Provider
- Kennel Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Lab Technician
- Grooming Assistant
- Zookeeper Assistant
- Wildlife Conservation Officer
Program Costs
- Uniform: $27 - $32
- Safety Boots: $35
Instructor: Caitlyn Danka
Email: cdanka@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x234
