Associated Teachers/Faculty
Mr. Michael Grace, Ms. Rebecca Smith, and Ms. Leandra Pellegrino
Career Program Description
The Veterinary Science program is designed to give students experience in the multitude of skills needed to work in the veterinary field. Throughout the course of this program, students will be able to practice restraints and medical procedures on rodents, reptiles, dogs, cats, livestock animals, and horses. Students will also develop skills in laboratory work, including performing blood testing, urinalysis, and tests for internal and external parasites as well as gain the ability to administer medication in a variety of ways from giving an injection, to pilling and drenching animals. Students will practice customer service skills and understand the role and responsibilities of each member of the veterinary healthcare team. Students will earn an OSHA 10 hour card and be certified to practice canine and feline CPR and first aid.
Career Paths
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Technologist
- Veterinarian
- Zoological/Wildlife
- Radiology Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Animal Care Specialist
- Academic
- Pharmaceutical Representative
- Laboratory Animal Technician
Certifications
- OSHA 10 Hour Health
- Pet First Aid
Industry Partnerships
- Animal Hospital of Lynnfield
- Angell Animal Medical Center
- Andover Animal Hospital
- Borash Veterinary Clinic
- Hamilton-Wenham Veterinary Hospital
- SRH Veterinary Services
- The National FFA Organization
Articulation Agreements
- North Shore Community College (pending)
- University of New Hampshire (pending)
- University of Massachusetts (pending)
