Recognizing Team Member Certifications

July 17, 2023

We continue to be inspired and encouraged by our amazing network of dedicated veterinary professionals. Their commitment to learning is unparalleled. Congratulations on your accomplishments!

Fear Free Certified Professional
For veterinary professionals to help relieve the fear, anxiety, and stress that dogs and cats may experience when visiting their veterinarian.

• Sarah Beltzer, Hilton Hospital for Animals, Lynbrook, NY
• Katrina Briggs, North Country Animal Hospital, North Conway, NH
• Jordyn Brooks, Littleton Animal Hospital, Littleton, MA 
• Brittany Coffin, Kalamazoo Cat Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
• Celia Crocetto, Hilton Hospital for Animals, Lynbrook, NY
• Alysha Edelman, Hilton Hospital for Animals, Lynbrook, NY
• Alisa Eldredge, Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic, Sunnyvale, CA
• Mandi Johnson, RVT, CVPM, Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, Boone, NC
• Talia Lucernoni, Valrico Animal Clinic, Valrico, FL
• Shayna McDermott, Kalamazoo Cat Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
• August Persico, Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, Boone, NC
• Camila Quintana, Coco-Park Animal Hospital, Coconut Creek, FL
• Maranda Rusk, Sheffield Veterinary Hospital, London, OH
• Luisa Sanchez, Hilton Hospital for Animals, Lynbrook, NY
• Terri Santos, Sunnyvale Veterinary Clinic, Sunnyvale, CA
• Kelly Saporito, DVM, Coco-Park Animal Hospital, Coconut Creek, FL
• Amanda Sellers, Crofton Veterinary Center, Crofton, MD
• Kimmy Sergi, Capitol Area Animal Medical Center, Harrisburg, PA 
• Donna Sutton, Edwardsville Pet Hospital, Edwardsville IL
• Lisa White-Mitchell, Kalamazoo Cat Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI

 

Elite Fear Free Certified
Becoming an Elite Fear Free Certified Professional is for veterinary members who want to go above and beyond in their commitment to Fear Free.

• RJ Balquin, Briargate Boulevard Animal Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO 
• Olivia Woods, Briargate Boulevard Animal Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO 

 

Fear Free Level 3
Taking Fear Free to another level this certification gives veterinary professionals the tools to pass on preventive behavior skills to their clients.

• Melissa Preston-Fleming, Inwood Animal Center, Inwood, WV

 

Low Stress Handling
For veterinary professionals to create a low stress environment and handle animals in a less stressful manner.

• Ashley Johnston, Jennings Veterinarians, North Vernon, IN
• Camila Quintana, Coco-Park Animal Hospital, Coconut Creek, FL
• Michelle Skinner, Crofton Veterinary Center, Crofton, MD
• Elizabeth Tegen, Crofton Veterinary Center, Crofton, MD
• Holly Underwood, KC Cat Clinic, Kansas City, MO

 

Cat Friendly Veterinarian
For veterinarians to build knowledge, skills, and best in-clinic practices for feline medicine. 

• Dr. Elaine Binor, Wauwatosa Veterinary Clinic, Wauwatosa, WI

 

Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional
For technicians, assistants, and others that work directly with cats to build knowledge, skills, and best in-clinic practices.

• Sarah Thomas, Companion Animal Hospital of Waller, Waller, TX

 

Canine and Feline CPR and Advanced Life Support
An advanced program for veterinary professionals to sharpen their emergency skills in a hospital or clinic setting.

• Full Hospital Certification, Dunham Animal Hospital, Winter Haven, FL

 

Certified Veterinary Practice Manager
The CVPM is the highest level of credential for a professional hospital manager.

• Marisha Shevenell, Northeast Animal Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL

 

Certified Veterinary Assistant
Students in this program acquire their online education along with on-the-job practical experience and then go on to take their final examination online.

• Samantha Mosley, Ocoee Animal Hospital, Blue Ridge, GA

 

Certified Compassionate Fatigue Professional - Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional Certification is designed for licensed or credentialed professionals to learn evidence-based professional resiliency skills to eliminate stress and combat the emotional demands of their work.

• Mandi Johnson, RVT, CVPM, Animal Emergency Clinic of the High Country, Boone, NC

 

Basic Life Saving Certification - The BLS course trains healthcare professionals to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies and perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support techniques.

• Sarah Thomas, Companion Animal Hospital of Waller, Waller, TX

 

Small Animal Soft Tissue Ultrasound Immersion Program - The objective of this program is for the attendee to become a proficient, confident soft tissue sonographer, by immersing them in soft tissue ultrasound.

• Cynthia Alcerreca, Valley Ranch Pet Clinic, Irving, TX