Animal Care Pathway

Animal Health Care (Fall only)

  • Credits: 5

  • Approved for UC/CSU

The following semester-year ROP course meets the UC/CSU Preparatory Elective “G” requirement.

Develop entry-level skills required for employment in the veterinary field. Learn how to approach, handle, and properly restrain animals. Study animal behavior, nutrition, anatomy, terminology, diseases, safety and sanitation.  Successful completion of this course with a grade of 70% or better required for enrollment into Animal Health Care Internship.


Animal Health Care Internship (Spring only)

  • Credits: 10

  • Approved for UC/CSU

The following semester-year ROP course meets the UC/CSU Preparatory Elective “G” requirement.

Prepare to intern in a veterinary hospital, pet shop, or horse stable. Learn how to approach, handle, and properly restrain animals. Study animal behavior, nutrition, anatomy, terminology, diseases and sanitation.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Animal Heath Care fall course with 70% or higher. Students must be at least 16 years old.