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Personal/Professional Development
Answering the Call: Becky Irving, CVT, Orchestrates Vital Search and Rescue Efforts for Her Community
Irving has established a lasting bond with her community through search-and-rescue heroics, 24/7 care for police dogs, and a matching passion for her patients as a surgery technician.
Personal/Professional Development
A Beautiful Ride: Dolores Stantorf, LVT, Reflects on the Past 5 Decades From Sunny California to Snowy Alaska
Stantorf remarks on the rapid pace of progress, steadfast relationships, and memorable moments through her 50 years in veterinary medicine.
Personal/Professional Development
The Sky’s the Limit: Eli Olind, LVT, Shares His Journey From Rodeo to Advocacy
Olind’s career path in rural Montana led him to get involved with the Big Sky Veterinary Technician Association and be instrumental in passing legislation for the licensure of veterinary technicians under the Montana State Veterinary Board.
Personal/Professional Development
A Call to Action: Lexi Dickens on Mobile Veterinary Care, Mentoring, and Leadership
Whether it’s through disaster response or helping new hires, Lexi Dickens believes in the power of building others up.
Personal/Professional Development
The City of Angels: Lahari Kankar, RVT, Builds Community Through Veterinary Care in Los Angeles
Kankar is being recognized as a Clinic Champion for her dedication to the Underdog Community Project, an organization that brings no-cost veterinary care to residents of Skid Row in California.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Kathryn Mongrain
What started as a passion project for at-risk neonates bloomed into a full-time operation complete with complex medical equipment, a strong community following, and endless reserves of dedication from Mongrain.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Amber LaRock
Amber LaRock chronicles her time traveling abroad and volunteering at local veterinary clinics as @VetTechandTravel, all while using her platform to help others find community and support in their journey to sobriety.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Cheri Herschell
The link between human domestic violence and animal abuse is becoming more widely recognized thanks to advocates like Herschell who provides training to clinics and emotional support and resources to victims going through the legal system.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Don Montes
One simple question from a former client changed the course of Montes' career and brought a unique essential service to the pets and people of NYC.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Tammy Wynn
Among the first to begin in-home end-of-life care and euthanasias, Tammy shares what prompted her to pursue this passion, how she wed business and veterinary medicine, and the importance of self care and veterinary nurse utilization.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Deana Cappucci
Everyone has that one "soul pet" or patient that was a catalyst in their career. When Deana's beloved dog was diagnosed with a disease requiring extensive rehabilitation, she took it upon herself to learn everything she could about rehab, and then applied it to helping other patients and veterinary nurses.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Matthew Rendle
Rendle talks with TVN on his unusual start in veterinary medicine; his love of exotics, mentorship, and working internationally; and being open on mental health issues in the industry.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Jennifer Lettich-Snyder
Jennifer let her love of animals and training lead her to not only becoming a veterinary nurse and a mentor, but also participating in canine search and rescue through her local fire department.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Clinic Champion: Shaelyn St. Onge-Cole
Read why Shaelyn deservingly exemplifies TVN's final Clinic Champions spot for 2022.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Windi Wojdak
Learn how Wojdak brings her passion for animal welfare, veterinary nurse empowerment, and providing access to marginalized communities together through Rural Area Veterinary Services.
Personal/Professional Development
Clinic Champion: Pam Dickens
Pam's passion for not just veterinary medicine, but for the animals' and peoples' lives she is changing, has earned her the second of 4 Clinic Champions spots.