Instructor: Chantel Hamlin
Instructor: Kate Wesche
Teacher Assistant: Tracy Kaper 
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Program Goal: The Animal Science program prepares students for a wide range of careers related to the animal care industry.

Curriculum: Students receive instruction in veterinary care, nutrition, animal anatomy, physiology and animal behavior. The classroom houses many domestic and exotic pets. Students operate a grooming parlor that is used as a learning model for the handling and caretaking of animals. During their junior year, students may apply for the New Vision Veterinary Assistant program.

Curriculum Areas/Units of Study:

Dual Credit: SUNY Morrisville State College (ANSC 100, Animal Science and Industry)

Articulation Agreement: SUNY Cobleskill (ANSC 140-Small Animal Management)

Job Outlook (US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook):

• Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers-$27,540 Median Pay; 19% Growth
• Veterinary Technologists and Technicians-$34,420 Median Pay; 20% Growth
• Veterinarians-$93,830 Median Pay; 19% Growth
• Animal Care and Service Workers-$23,950 Median Pay; 22% Growth