Follow your instinct and train for a career in animal care
NSCC鈥檚 Animal Care Specialist Certificate program is designed for students wishing to work with dogs and cats. Graduates find jobs in pet day care and boarding, kennel management, dog walking and training, grooming, and retail businesses.
As a student in NSCC鈥檚 Animal Care Specialist Certificate program, you will learn to:
- Observe and interpret canine and feline body language communication to improve overall health during care.
- Identify legal and ethical issues that impact companion pets.
- Describe the basic methods utilized in canine training.
- Explain the benefits of vaccine protocol and preventative treatment methods in animal health.
Thinking about running a pet care business or shelter?
Students who wish to take their career to the next level are strongly encouraged to apply to credits earned in this certificate towards NSCC鈥檚 Animal Care Specialist Associate Degree program.
Free Community College
Massachusetts allows all residents without a bachelor鈥檚 degree to attend North Shore Community College for free.
No tuition. No fees. Both programs include an allowance for books and supplies for certain students.
Next Steps
Special Admissions Program
Get in touch
If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact admissions@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.
If you have program advising related questions, please contact animalcare@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4048.
Program Requirements
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