Associated Teachers/Faculty
Ms. Jennifer DeForge, Ms. Heather Hume, Ms. Leandra Pellegrino, Ms. Rebecca Smith and Ms. Tracey Olivieri
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
- VCA Lynnfield Animal Hospital
- 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)
Meeting Documents
- Fall 2022 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2022 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2021 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2020 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2019 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2019 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2018 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Spring 2018 PAC Meeting Minutes
- Fall 2017 PAC Meeting Minutes
Advisory Committee Members
Cathy Buckley, Andover Animal Hospital
Lisa Humphries
Hope Humphries
Renee Leavitt, Bulger Veterinary Hospital
Julia Lobel, Hamilton Wenham Vet Hospital
Cailen Pillsbury, Reading Animal Clinic
Jason Psalidas, New England Veterinary Hospital
Amanda Watson, Mass Veterinary Referral Hospital
Alumni Spotlight
Tracy McNair, Class of 1995
Where are they now? Our Family Veterinary Services
What is their job title? Certified Veterinary Technician
“Essex North Shore gave me a great understanding about taking care of animals and the skills to pursue a rewarding career in the Veterinary field as a Certified Veterinary Technician”
