Certifications are excellent for demonstrating proficiency in a specific technical or professional skill. They tend to be short courses with a narrow focus on the skillset needed to master the subject, and they are useful for professional careers or immediate employment.

What is a certificate in animal husbandry? These courses are designed for students who are passionate about working with different kinds of animals, from livestock and natural wildlife to those who work with pets. Different subjects may include livestock management, biology, companion animal training and care, pet care, grooming, and sustainable farming and husbandry. Contingent on the specific program, students may also learn about aquaculture, livestock and grazing land management, breeding programs, and domestic animal care.

Students can learn about animal behavior and psychology, as well as techniques to minimize stress to animals, provide appropriate health care, and manage animal welfare. Programs may teach about organic farming, paddock rotation, what feed additive are and their impacts on animal health, and anatomy and physiology.

Certificate courses in animal husbandry have varying lengths and costs. Some programs may last up to a year or more, depending on the institution and program requirements. It’s best to reach out to schools for accurate pricing information.

With a certificate in animal husbandry, a graduate can look to careers as an animal control worker or animal behavior specialist, or a wildlife officer, livestock worker, or pet shop owner/manager. Certificates are useful for starting a career as a pet shop worker or groomer, veterinary assistant, pet sitter or tour guide, or for advancing in those and other associated careers. They are also helpful for volunteers who work with animals or anyone interested in learning how to better understand and care for pets and other animals in their lives.

Certificates in animal husbandry are available online via open enrollment, and they may be taken by anyone with Internet access regardless of location. Please search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.