The programme aims to provide students with professional knowledge of pet care wellness in the key areas of health care and grooming services. This programme is suitable for students who are planning to pursue a career in the pet care and wellness industry.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed in veterinary institutions, pet care and wellness enterprises, pet training institutes, pet grooming service enterprises, etc.
Graduates may continue to study in local or overseas universities to obtain a degree.
1.Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
2.The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
Semester 1:
• Introduction to the Pet Industry
• Essentials of Animal Nutrition
• Fundamental Animal Physiology and Anatomy in Pet Care
• Animal Ethics, Welfare and Law
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
• IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
Semester 2:
• Sales and Marketing in Pet Industry
• Microbiology for Animal Health
• Pet Store Operation and Management
• Principles and Practices of Pet Care and Husbandry
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
• Enrichment Module A
Semester 3:
• Pet Grooming Techniques
• Caring for Exotic Pets
• Pet Common Diseases and Health Problems
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 4:
• Applied Techniques for Pet Styling
• Pet Food Preparation and Safety
• Pet Breeding Management
• Introduction to Alternative Therapy for Pets
• Pet Care Sciences
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Project
Semester 5:
• Pet Behavioural Psychology and Training
• Pet Care Service Industry
• Integrated Pet Styling Techniques
• Industrial Attachment
• Project