Christine Crick, CVT, RVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia)(ECC)
Since 2011, Christine has been with VCA Inc and currently serves as the Director of Specialty Technicians in Medical Operations.
Clinically, Chris has been dedicated to veterinary surgical and critical care medicine for over 25 years and has a strong interest in emergent anesthesia & dynamic patient care. In 2003, she attained board specialization with the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists, followed by the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses in 2007.
It became apparent to her that medical expertise in specialty and emergency medicine disciplines is essential to global care of the patient. With the many layers of care needed, Chris believes the future sustainability of veterinary medicine hinges on leveraging highly skilled nursing staff. Learning from both essential successes and challenges in human nursing, she has a focus on aptitude, engagement and systems of quality to ensure safe and reliable outcomes.
Outside of the hospital, she speaks with the industry and technicians on the future of the profession, is an instructor with the Midmark Animal Health AMTEN network and enjoys publishing and lecturing both domestic and internationally. She has served with various boards including the AVTAA, AVECCTN and the IVAPM. When called Chris is dedicated to supporting disaster operations and working dog activities.