HATHORNE — Essex Tech will break ground on an expansion of its Animal Sciences building, providing additional opportunities to prospective students interested in entering the field.
WHERE:
Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School, 565 Maple St., Hathorne
WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.
WHO:
- Superintendent-Director Dr. Heidi T. Riccio
- Executive Director Jill Sawyer
- Members of the Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District Committee\
- State Rep. Manny Cruz
- State Rep. Sally Kerans
- State Rep. Thomas Walsh
WHAT:
Essex Tech will break ground on an expansion to its Animal Sciences building, to meet a growing demand for skilled workers in those fields. The Animal Sciences Pathway prepares students to enter the fields of Companion Animals, Equine Sciences, or Veterinary Science upon graduation.
The two-story addition will allow Essex Tech to admit another 60 students into the program, reducing its waitlist.
A 2023 study by Mars Veterinary Health estimated that the nation will be 24,000 companion-animal veterinarians short of demand by 2030 if pet ownership continues to grow at its current rate.
The building will contain a new lab space for animal dissections and add new areas for kennels and dog training on campus. The addition will cost $1.2 million, paid for through a recent Capital Skills Grant from the state.
Derby Square Architects designed the expansion. Work will be performed by Seaver Construction. Atlantic Construction and Management, Inc. serves as project manager.
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