Instructor: Anne Leidigh

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students work directly with small, large and exotic animals in a lab environment, learning the necessary skills to pursue a veterinary technician career. Students will gain hands-on training for animal care, learn veterinary assisting skills and the skills necessary to communication with animal owners.

This program requires animal care on weekends.

Curriculum Focus:
• Animal nutrition
• Reproduction systems
• Anatomy & physiology
• Handling of animals
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Parasitology
• Surgical assisting

Students prepare for immediate employment, have the opportunity to earn advanced certifications, and are prepared to pursue higher education. Our students learn by hands-on training, through interactive field trips and work experience.

Suggested credits earned prior to junior year for this program are:
(2) Science; (2) Math; (2) English; (2) History

IS THIS PROGRAM FOR YOU?
• Are you good at science?
• Are you able to dissect large animals and willing to learn animal anatomy?
• Do you have an interest in animals’ well-being?
• Are you willing to learn about animals’ reproductive systems?
• Are you wanting to pursue a veterinary or animal science career?

CAREER FOCUS
• Farm Management
• Laboratory Research
• Hatcheries, Feed Mills, or Large Scale Farms
• Veterinary offices assistant
• Animal Care/Lab Tech
• Animal Facility Associate
• Dog Training
• Zoo Worker

Taking control of your future is easier than you think. By finishing your high school education at Heartland Technical Education Center, you put yourself ahead of your peers with field experience a normal classroom could never replicate. Apply for this program and pursue your passion today!