RFP 2026-05 Lease & Management of Veterinary Clinic

The Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School District is seeking proposals from qualified veterinary service providers to occupy, manage, and operate a veterinary clinic located on the District's campus. The selected vendor will deliver high-quality veterinary care to the public while providing a structured, hands-on educational partnership with the staff and students of the District's Veterinary Science Program. The vendor will be responsible for all operational costs, including staff salaries, benefits, clinic supplies, and equipment maintenance. The District will provide the clinic space with equipment through a rental agreement and cover the cost of utilities, property maintenance, and equipment. The contract term is for 3 years with the option to renew for up to 25 years. Some key services that the vendor must provide include: • Comprehensive small animal care services • Compliance with all state and federal veterinary and public health regulations • Maintenance of medical and operational records • Collaboration with licensed instructional staff to provide structured, supervised, hands-on learning experiences for enrolled students • Provision of clinic-specific Standard Operating Procedures aligned with CVA training skills • Schedule meetings as needed with appropriate Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School staff