Delaware Veterinary Technician Association
General Meeting
January 31, 2007
6:30 pm
Kent County SPCA

Agenda:

Introduction to the Board /Bios

• President:  Joanna Miller, CVT graduated from Harcum College,  Technician Supervisor at Dover Animal Hospital, areas of interest are surgery and anesthesia
• Vice-President:  Michele Hogsett, graduated from Delaware Tech, LVT at Savannah Animal Hospital
• Secretary:  Amber Garrison, LVT at Dover Animal Hospital, areas of interest are behavior and critical care nursing
• Treasurer:  Tara Geyer, graduated from Delaware Tech, LVT at Governor’s Avenue Animal Hospital
• DVTA/DVMA Liaison:  Laura Rowe, graduated from Delaware Tech, LVT at Savannah Animal Hospital
• Executive Director:  Lisa Garrison, graduated from NOVA, LVT and Technician Educator at DTCC

Mission Statement:  To act as the leading advocate in the professional and educational advancement of veterinary technicians in Delaware, to provide development opportunities and support to all members of the veterinary team and to enhance public understanding of the diverse and vital role of the licensed veterinary technician.
     
Application for membership/Application for County Representatives

Benefits of membership: 

1. Communication and networking with other technicians, assistants and support staff through out the state.    
2. Continuing education opportunities
3. Employment opportunities
4. VTNE prep networking
5. Information on legislative matters
6. Discounts to DVTA sponsored lectures and events
7. Message boards on the website

Licensing Q and A with Jennifer Myer

• aavsb.org
• delvettech.com
• navta.com
• dpr.delaware.gov/boards/veterinarymedicine

Alternative Pathways Discussion with Amber Garrison LVT.

Delaware Technical & Community College Discussion with Lisa Garrison LVT, Technician Educator

Spring DEVMA Meeting April 11, 2007 at Modern Maturity Center will have technician CE speakers (TBA) 

• Small animal vs. large animal
• Alternative medicine
• Equine
• Nutrition
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Need volunteers for Continuing Education Planning Committee to follow up and secure our speakers for this event.