What are some high school courses that would be helpful for ...

[craiczarry]

What are some high school courses that would be helpful for students to take that might prepare them
  for a career in small animal care?

Question 2

What requirements are necessary for advancement in the various careers?

[atrochim]

Answer to Question 1

 biology
 animal husbandry
 zoology
 nutrition
 animal hygiene
 chemistry
 bookkeeping
 genetics
 marketing
 business

Answer to Question 2

Agricultural education teachers can move into larger, multiple-teacher departments, become master
teachers or teacher leaders, accept a wide variety of positions in administration, or become an area or state
agriculture consultant or resource specialist, county agriscience supervisor, or university agricultural educator.
Advancement usually requires years of experience and additional education and degrees.
Pet care workers advance by becoming supervisors in large animal hospitals, kennels, or pet shops. Some
experienced workers start their own kennels or pet shops. Pet care workers can increase their earnings by
developing skills in special fields such as grooming, training, or breeding animals.

Zookeepers who have a great deal of experience may advance to positions such as head keepers. The
employment outlook for animal caretakers is good because zoos are becoming more popular.
Most establishments have a small staff of animal trainers, which means that the opportunities for advancement
are limited; the progression is from animal keeper to animal trainer. A trainer who directs or supervises
may be designated head animal trainer or senior animal trainer.
Some animal trainers go into business for themselves and, if successful, hire other trainers to work for
them. Others become agents for animal acts.
Pet groomers who work for other people may advance to more responsible positions, such as office manager
or dog trainer. Dog groomers who open their own shops may become successful enough to expand or
open area franchises.
Veterinarians who are in private practice advance by expanding their practices and by developing a good
reputation in their communities. Some veterinarians who work for large organizations are promoted to supervisory
of management positions.
With experience and continuing education, veterinary technicians can expect to advance to greater levels
of responsibility. In some settings, this simply means performing more difficult or sophisticated procedures,
or it could mean that the technicians take on supervisory or other administrative responsibilities.
There are many possibilities for advancement in the field of biology, especially for those who have a doctorate
degree. Job opportunities for biologists continue to increase as fast as average although competition will
be stiff for some positions. Biologists with an advanced degree will be best qualified for the most lucrative and
challenging jobs, although this varies by specialty, with genetic, cellular, and biochemical research showing
the most promise.

[craiczarry]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[sailorcrescent]

Gracias!