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Introducing: APC Give Back Days
ST CHARLES, MO – December 4, 2022 – The Academy of Pet Careers is committed to helping the people and pets in their community. Our Staff and Students have a huge heart for the pets and the people around them, so we have developed APC Give Back Days! Our way of making this happen,…
Read MoreOur Response To COVID-19
Update 6.1.20 – All classes are currently in session and in person school visits have continued. We are continuing to follow safety protocols recommended by St. Charles county and the CDC for the safety of all students and guests. Update 5.7.20 – St. Charles County has officially lifted their stay-at-home order, but construction on the…
Read MoreNew Veterinary Assistant School in St. Louis
ST LOUIS, MO – January 13, 2020 – With the recent closing of Vatterott College, not far behind Hickey and Sanford Brown, the St. Louis veterinary community is left with an unprecedented demand for qualified pet professionals. The Academy of Pet Careers hopes to fill this void by opening St. Louis’ only Vet Assistant School. …
Read MoreThe Academy of Pet Careers Raises the Bar for Pet Education with New $6 Million Facility
ST LOUIS, MO – January 7, 2020 – The demand for educated pet professionals is drastically increasing. With this change, The Academy of Pet Careers has outgrown their 5,000 square foot facility and, in the spring of 2020, will open the doors of their new 35,000 square foot educational center. The facility will be located…
Read MoreFree Pet Handling and Safety Education for Rescue Workers and Volunteers
ST LOUIS, MO – October 24, 2019 – Current news in the St. Louis area is shining a light on the harsh truths about working in the pet rescue field. Pet rescues and volunteers are challenged with providing quality care to pets without the resources and training to do it safely and humanely. It is…
Read MoreScholarship Recipient Aspires to Start Her Own Service Dog Company
ST LOUIS, MO – July 17, 2019 – Cassandra Christensen was recently awarded the Hannelore Bugby Scholarship for Female Entrepreneurs by The Academy of Pet Careers. This scholarship is only offered once per year to a female student who shows ambition and aspires to start her own pet business. The ideal candidate is one who wishes…
Read MoreThe Academy of Pet Careers Is Now Looking for Sponsors
ST LOUIS, MO – May 31, 2019 – Education is only the beginning to starting a successful pet career. The Academy of Pet Careers is looking for sponsors in the pet care industry that can help our graduates get connected and build the resources they need to succeed. The value of a sponsor can come…
Read MorePet CPR & First Aid Classes Held Monthly
ST LOUIS, MO – April 30, 2019 – Pet CPR & First Aid has become increasingly popular over the years, and not just for pet professionals. Pet parents are finding comfort in knowing what to do in a medical emergency until they can get their pet to the vet. The Academy of Pet Careers is hosting…
Read MoreNew Scholarship Promotes Female Entrepreneurship
ST LOUIS, MO – March 19, 2019 – Women predominantly run the pet care industry. With low barriers to entry, opportunities are available to anyone ambitious enough to open their own pet business. The Academy of Pet Careers wants to celebrate the women of the industry by offering a scholarship to one lucky woman who expresses…
Read MoreSocialPET is the First to Offer Affordable Education to Pet Businesses
ST LOUIS, MO – February 16, 2019 – With steady growth of the pet care industry (predicted increase of $3 Billion in 2018), there are more opportunities for small pet businesses than ever before. SocialPET was created to support small pet businesses in their efforts to open their doors and grow their business. SocialPET is an…
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