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This certificate program is designed to give students basic skills in production and marketing of pets at the wholesale and retail level.
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Required Courses
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
SOC Career Code: 39-2021.00Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Typical Hourly Salary$32.81The figure above is based off a percentile of 90 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$31,042.60Annual Job Openings5,797Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
