Professional Animal Workers (PAWS)

​This 12-week program in partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) prepares job seekers with disabilities to work in:

• Animal shelters
• Kennels
• Veterinary offices
• Animal hospitals
• Pet daycare centers
• Independent pet and grooming shops
• Retail pet stores

The classroom portion of this program is offered at the DORS WTC location and is taught by a CCBC instructor. The on-the-job training occurs at community veterinary and animal care centers.

Training Includes:

• Animal first aid & CPR
• Computer literacy and basic office skills
• Basic animal care skills – feeding, watering, grooming, bathing, exercising and cage cleaning
• Off-campus internship

Program Requirements:

• Sixth-grade reading level
• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations
• Ability and desire to work with animals
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Basic computer knowledge

PAWS Handout