Animal Studies - Greenville Technical College

Animal Studies from Greenville Technical College is a Campus Certificate Animal Science degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. The pet care industry is a rapidly growing segment of today's business world. Americans love pets, in fact we spend over 43 billion dollars a year on our pets. We consider them to be a part of the family, and we treat them accordingly. Today, "taking care" of a pet means taking pets to the veterinarian, groomer, providing them with treats and seeing that they?re pampered. Our animal-loving ways have created new career opportunities, and people who work with pets have plenty of customers. To help meet this demand, Greenville Tech offers two certificate programs in the animal care field; Professional Grooming & Animal Care, Veterinary Assistant and phase 1 of TCTC's Veterinary Technology associates degree program. Mission The mission of Greenville Technical College?s Animal Studies program is to promote optimum care of animals by educating students in the many aspects of animal welfare including laws, legislation, and organizations. Our faculty and staff will strive to uphold the highest standards of the industry, providing knowledgeable graduates to join the profession. Career Opportunities Small Animal Care graduates may work part-time or full-time for a grooming shop, veterinary practice, pet store, animal day care or boarding facility. Some graduates have established their own grooming businesses allowing them to work when and where they wish in their own shop or traveling to customers with a mobile grooming business. This career choice gives you control over what you earn. Most groomers handle six pets per day at an average of $35 each, while experienced groomers are able to handle 20 pets with the help of an assistant. Veterinary Assistant training may take you into a private veterinary practice, helping the vet administer vaccines and assisting with examinations. Or you may find opportunities with animal shelters, humane societies, animal hospitals, laboratories and many other veterinary care facilities, earning, on average, $26,000 per year. View more details on Greenville Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Animal Science courses.