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3/26/10

Rianna Melton receives Registered Veterinary Technician License 

Rianna Melton graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in 2009 and passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) state qualifying examinations in March 2010 to become a credentialed Veterinary Technician.


The accredited Veterinary Technology program at Colby Community College is based on the American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines and is approved by the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association.


The curriculum and course of study is periodically examined by the Advisory Committee on Para-Professional Programs, a standing committee of the Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, as well as the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (C.V.T.E.A).

This registry requires continuing education, adherence to strict ethical and legal codes and quality technical training at an approved school. Graduates may become members of the Kansas Veterinary Technicians Association, which sponsors annual continuing education seminars for its members.

The program is directed by a Kansas licensed veterinarian. All clinical instruction is given by professional personnel in a school clinical pathology laboratory and an animal laboratory using small and large animal x-ray, surgical nursing, and animal nursing facilities.

She has been employed with Lawrence Veterinary Hospital since July 2009.


Ms. Rebecca Moore, LVH Practice Manager

graduates from Veterinary Management Institute at Purdue.

October 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:     Derek Woodbury or Debbie Tracy
        American Animal Hospital Association
        (303) 986-2800


MS. Rebecca Moore GRADUATES FROM VETERINARY
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE AT PURDUE


DENVER, Colo.—Ms. Rebecca Moore, Practice Manager, of the Lawrence Veterinary Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas is among 26 veterinarians and hospital managers who recently completed an intensive management program, the Veterinary Management Institute (VMI). VMI is offered through Purdue University’s Krannert Graduate School of Management and the American Animal Hospital Association.
    Over the past eighteen months Moore has attended four 3-day modules on human resource management, marketing management, financial management, and strategic thinking. Upon completing the program, she received a certificate in veterinary practice administration in addition to 72 hours of graduate-level management education. Moore is a member of the thirteenth graduating class. More than 850 veterinarians and practice managers have attended the program since it began in 1990.
    VMI is designed for veterinarians and managers with some management experience who want graduate-level management education. The program focuses on current management needs and contemporary issues, and prepares students for future management challenges in a highly competitive service industry.
    The American Animal Hospital Association is an international association of more than 29,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals. Established in 1933, the association is well known as a leader in veterinary continuing education and for its high standards for hospitals and pet health care.

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