Animal Care & Management

Build a Lifelong Career with Animals

If you are passionate about animals, MCC’s program is the perfect first step toward a rewarding career. Whether you aim to pursue a degree in biology or launch a career in animal advocacy, this coursework provides the essential skills to turn your passion into a profession.
You will explore the fundamentals of animal care and husbandry, with a specialized focus on non-agricultural species—including domestic pets, exotics, and wildlife. Through immersive, hands-on labs and fieldwork, you will gain invaluable real-world experience working directly with live animals.

This curriculum is designed to be your springboard:

• Immediate Impact: Lay the foundation for entry-level roles in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, behavior training, and boarding facilities.
• Future Growth: Prepare for advanced studies in zookeeping, veterinary medicine, or wildlife conservation.
• Real-world experience opportunities: Our partnerships with Blank Park Zoo and the Puppy Jake Foundation are designed to get you out of the classroom and working directly with animals. Through these collaborations, you won’t just be reading about animal behavior—you’ll be living it.

No matter your end goal, your journey toward a life-changing career with animals begins here!