10 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $33,470. See full occupation profile →
Certification
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT)
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
$175 cost
Identify laboratory animal species, strains, sex, and identification markings in a research facilityApply species-specific anatomy, physiology, and behavioral knowledge in a laboratory animal care contextManage breeding housing and recognize pregnancy and complications in laboratory animalsProvide appropriate nutrition and manage food and water quality for laboratory animalsApply husbandry practices including environmental monitoring, caging, bedding, and housing management in a laboratory animal facilityApply sanitation, decontamination, and disease prevention practices in a laboratory animal facility
Certification
Dog Trainer Certification
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Apply learning theory to change and maintain dog behavior in a humane and appropriate mannerCreate, adjust, and evaluate training plans to address behavior and training goalsIdentify and use appropriate reinforcers, punishers, and reinforcement schedules in dog trainingSelect and apply training techniques including shaping, fading, luring, chaining, and targeting in dog trainingCollect and interpret behavioral data to assess training effectivenessIdentify, set, and adjust training criteria to measure behavior change
Certification
English/Western Instructor Certification (EWI) - Level 1
Certified Horsemanship Association
$600 cost
Provide foundational riding instruction to beginner students with emphasis on safety, group control, ground handling, mounting, correct position, and walk-trot exercises
Course
Equine Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Demonstrate techniques for safe handling of equine animalsDiscuss the various types of behavior associated with equine animalsDescribe the history of domestication of horses and the roles horses have played in socialCollect and share information about the external anatomy of equine animalsIllustrate and describe the internal anatomy and physiology of equine animalsCollect information about the nutritional value of equine feed ingredients
Course
Introduction to Animal and Dairy Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Trace the history of domestication of livestockIdentify livestock by common names and scientific namesExplain livestock production’s economic benefits for entrepreneurs, companies, and communities. andInvestigate the history of livestock species and breedsIdentify common Alabama livestock breeds and describe characteristics of each one, including physicalCompare and contrast animal body conformation using industry standards for cattle, poultry, and horses
Course
Introduction to Veterinary Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify safety precautions, procedures, and equipment used by veterinary personnel for handling animalsDiscuss the health risks of zoonotic diseases to humans and the historical significance of each diseaseDefine types of hazards common in the veterinary hospitalDetermine the appropriate safety precautions for a given scenario and how to locate important safety informationDescribe responsible animal ownership and managementDiscuss the relationship between animal rights and animal welfare
Certificate
NHJTCA Equine Management & Evaluation Certification
National Horse Judging Team Coaches' Association
AL
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Social Aspects of Human-Animal Interaction
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Certificate
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Volunteer State Community College
Course
Veterinary Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify hazards in the veterinary clinic and in a field setting; list safety precautionsPerform routine animal handling and restraint proceduresResearch, evaluate, and share information about the importance of biosecurity in the veterinary fieldDemonstrate the ability to follow procedures for sanitation, disinfectionObtain and communicate information to explain common medical terminology, abbreviationsUse dichotomous keys to classify animals by their physical characteristics and to determine levels of taxonomy