The Animal Science Program is a stepping-stone to the work world as well as to further education at two- and four-year institutions. The program works with many local animal-related businesses to provide internship opportunities for interested students.
Internship Placements:
- Arlington Public Schools PRIME
- Local Animal Hospitals and Veterinary Clinics
- Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
- The Animal Welfare League of Arlington
- The National Park Service
- The National Zoo
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Local Pet Sitting & Doggy Day Care Businesses
Animal-Related Jobs Held by Graduates of the Animal Science Program:
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Shelter Worker
- Doggie Daycare Worker
- Environmental Educator
- Groomer
- Park Ranger/Naturalist
- Pet Store Employee
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary Technician
- Wildlife Biologist
- Zookeeper
Higher Education Attended by Graduates of the Animal Science Program:
- Christopher Newport University
- College of William & Mary
- Colorado State University
- Frostburg State University
- George Mason University
- Georgetown University
- James Madison University
- Michigan State University
- North Carolina State University
- Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), Veterinary Technician Program
- Old Dominion University
- Radford University
- Royal Veterinary College
- University of Mary Washington
- University of Maine
- University of Virginia
- University of Wisconsin – Madison
- University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
- Wilson College