ASHLAND — A newly renovated lab has greeted juniors in Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center’s new Animal and Veterinary Science program this fall.
According to the school, the students find themselves enrolled in a very science-intensive program.
“Students in our program will learn not only about animal care but also diagnostic and treatment skills,” says Instructor Anne Leidigh. “It’s not a program about cuddling puppies and kitties. We’re going to put students on a pathway to well-paying careers in the growing animal care arena.”
The Career Center’s former Resource Conservation lab houses the new program complete with kennels, dog runs, a surgical suite, examination areas, a detached barn, and other areas necessary for animal care.
Leidigh, a certified veterinary technician, and Amy Elderbrock, an adjunct professor at North Central State College who previously taught ACWHCC’s Bioscience program, are the co-instructors.
The Career Center administration currently is working with local higher education institutions to ensure graduates receive articulated college credit upon successful completion of the two-year program.
