Learn the basics of animal care.

  • Academic Division: Career & Technical Education
  • Program Type: Career Training Certificate
  • Campus: Gloucester
  • Career Interest: Veterinary & Animal Care
  • Time Commitment: 1-3 months
  • CIP Code 01.8399

Program Learning

The Pet First Aid course is an engaging, interactive program designed to equip pet owners and animal care professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to respond confidently in emergency situations. The course covers essential topics including pet first aid, animal CPR, injury assessment, and how to recognize and react to common pet emergencies such as choking, bleeding, poisoning, and heat-related illnesses. Participants will also learn general pet care principles, including how to safely handle animals during stressful situations and recognize signs of pain or distress.

This course is a pre-requisite to the Veterinary Assistant Program.

Outcomes

  • Animal CPR
How to Register

Enrollment Instructions

1. Visit our enrollment website and select your course with the appropriate start date.
2. Click “Add to Cart.” You will be prompted to create a new student profile.
3. Complete your enrollment by submitting payment for the course.
4. Download and complete the enrollment packet, if applicable, and send to [email protected] or drop off at the Cumberland or Gloucester CTE Office.

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Have Questions?

Funding is available for qualified individuals, and we're here to help you through the process. If you don't qualify, there are other payment options available to get you on your way. Visit our tuition assistance page or email us.

If you are looking to do a payment plan, please contact the CTE Office to arrange. Please note that a 50% deposit will be required to register for the class.

Program eligibility will differ depending on the program. Visit the program page to see more.

For More Information

RCSJ - Cumberland

3322 College Drive
Vineland, NJ 08360
856-776-2372

RCSJ - Gloucester

1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
856-415-2216

For assistance please contact:

[email protected]