Earn a Certificate in Animal Science

With our industry-driven certificate in Animal Science, students learn the foundations of professionalism, leadership, and competency necessary for the promotion of animal welfare and husbandry.

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Why Pursue a Certificate in Animal Science

With the one-year Blue Ridge CTC Certificate in Animal Science, students will:

    • Learn industry-specific skills focused on companion animal health and livestock husbandry.
    • Develop a solid foundation required for animal care assistant and kennel attendant positions.
    • Get practical exposure through hands on courses taught by registered veterinary technicians.
    • Get guidance from faculty members meant for career advancement or further studies.

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Projected for various in-demand skills/roles in the animal care and service worker sector, as compiled by BLS.

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Become Career Ready With a Certificate in Animal Science

Can you see yourself as a successful animal care attendant?

Our Certificate in Animal Science teaches students in-demand skills through an industry-focused curriculum required to enter the animal care field. Throughout this program, students learn the latest workforce-ready technical skills, knowledge, competencies, and professional aptitude required in the day-to-day Animal Science field.

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What You Will Learn - Curriculum Overview

With a Blue Ridge CTC Certificate in Animal Science, students learn hands-on skills necessary to prepare students to work within animal care related professions.

This program delivers students practical understanding of animal welfare and husbandry. The curriculum helps students to:

    • Be prepared to transition into and apply to the Veterinary Technology program or Agribusiness program.
    • Gain the professionalism needed to work in an animal care field.
    • Understand the importance of animal welfare within the animal science pathway.
    • Learn the basic concepts of animal care and husbandry needed to obtain employment.

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Blue Ridge CTC provides need-based financial aid to qualified applicants, ensuring all students have equal access to a quality education.

Whether you are a student worrying about tuition fees or are a parent assisting a child pay for college, we have a wide variety of financial resources available.

    • State and Federal Grant Programs
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Admission requirements to earn a certificate in Animal Science include a high school diploma or equivalent and a complete application packet. Students who have earned credits at other Colleges or Universities must also provide official copies of those transcripts.
To choose a suitable certificate in Animal Science, you must consider the time to complete, cost of tuition, and quality of the instruction provided. If you need additional insight into career options, consider a free career inventory assessment before exploring course options that align with personal and professional interests.
This degree is a good option for students who want to build a strong foundation for starting or advancing in their career in their chosen Animal Science discipline. After pursuing a Certificate in Animal Science, students may seek direct workforce entry positions and are qualified for many lucrative career opportunities available in the local economy. The program incorporates real-world skills and content-specific knowledge needed to land well-paying jobs.
Students do not require ACT or SAT scores to qualify. Students may need ACT or SAT scores, or free placement testing to qualify for courses such as English, Math, or Chemistry. Placement testing can be scheduled at any time during the application process.

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Note: All salary projections are based on the current position and educational needs. BRCTC cannot guarantee that job titles or the projections given will be the salaries students or graduates will ultimately receive. Two year completion is approximate and based on full-time enrollment. Student testimonials, income statements, and examples on the College website are the results of real students. These testimonials are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Each individual’s success depends on his or her desire, commitment, dedication, and motivation to pursue academic and workforce opportunities. Testimonials are not intended to create a contract between a student and the College.

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