Science Degree in Animal Care

Becker recently established the first ever endowed chair at the College

Funding for the Allerton Chair of Animal Science was provided by a $1.5 million grant from the Allerton Foundation to further enhance Becker's reputation as a national leader in undergraduate animal health education.

Turn your passion for animals into a rewarding career

Earn your associate's degree in animal care

Rachel Weidele '11, Veterinary Science

For Rachel, a trip to the Mazunte Turtle Project in Oaxaca, Mexico through the Becker College animal science program was "life changing."

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Animal Care (Associate’s Degree)

The Becker College associate of science degree in animal care provides students with the practical components of animal care and management and the husbandry of the healthy companion animal. Careers in animal care and management can be found in a number of industries—from government to agriculture, zoos to veterinary offices.

Through course work and hands-on practical training, students will learn correct kennel management procedures; evaluate and modify canine behavior; perform basic grooming skills; and demonstrate proper health, safety, and nutritional practices for companion animals. Students will also be trained in the health maintenance and care of laboratory animals.

Students will learn not only through textbooks, but also at the Becker College Lenfest Animal Health Center, which houses a modern, on-campus veterinary clinic that sees more than 1,000 patients annually. Becker College also uses several outreach programs, including trips to animal shelters and boarding kennels. Students will benefit from ongoing interaction with experienced professors who support, mentor, and guide them in the process of helping them find their niche in the rapidly expanding and diverse animal care field.

To learn more about the Becker College associate of science degree in animal care, call 877.523.2537 or email admissions@becker.edu.

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