For people wanting to study in Japan or specifically in Sapporo, Yoshida Gakuen provides dedicated support not only for campus life but also for daily living.
Yoshida Gakuen Animal Care College
Yoshida Gakuen Animal Care College values the bond with animals more than anything else. Based on the spirit of animal protection and with a view to building practical skills, we do not raise animals for use at the school, instead using model dogs in classes from among more than 1,100 dogs registered by local residents. Through hands-on training in grooming, students enhance their practical skills in a unique way by receiving animals from their owners, asking about the pets’ physical conditions and taking requests if any, grooming them and taking good care of them, and returning them when their owners come to pick them up.
In addition, veterinarians working at the forefront of veterinary medicine, veterinary technicians, first-line pet groomers and others with a wealth of work experience serve as full-time instructors, and establish a curriculum for dealing squarely with the lives of animals. With cutting-edge facilities, equipment and medical instruments, we also train first-rate veterinary technicians and pet groomers.
Departments
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Animal Nursing DepartmentThe Animal Nursing Department aims to train veterinary technicians to serve as the bridge between animals, owners and veterinarians to help ensure smooth medical examinations. The acquisition of grooming and pet training skills as well as medical knowledge and nursing techniques further broadens the scope of students’ activities. |
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Pet Grooming DepartmentThe Pet Grooming Department offers an intensive one-year course for those wishing to learn exclusively about grooming. Students acquire intricate skills and an in-depth knowledge of grooming, enabling them to work as pet groomers equipped with advanced grooming skills. Graduates of the school will help advance the beauty and health of animals and gain the trust of pet owners. |
On-campus/off-campus practical training and lectures
On-campus practical training
Practical training in animal nursingIn this practical training, students learn business routines at animal hospitals using a practical room equipped with the same facilities and equipment as those found in animal hospitals. |
Practical training in animal nursing clinical laboratory practiceThis practical training is aimed at teaching students how to collect various testing data and use testing equipment. |
Practical training in groomingThis practical training is based on a unique system encompassing the grooming of model dogs and customer relation simulations. |
Practical training in pet coachingIn this training, students learn about ordinary dog behavior as well as how to handle and train dogs according to individual characteristics. |
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Off-campus practical training
Dog schoolsStudents observe and practice dog training and learn the techniques of professional dog trainers. |
Inspection tours to zoos and aquariumsStudents acquire knowledge of the rearing management of animals and their ecosystems. |
On-site trainingStudents learn about business through practical experience, and acquire social and applied skills through practice. |
Images of life in Sapporo and its landscape
Reports on daily life by students residing in Sapporo
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Japanese Department
Why not learn Japanese language and culture to help achieve your goals in life?
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