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.