Team Member Certifications

Team Member Certifications
Achievement Unlocked!

July 24, 2025

Fueled by curiosity and a drive to grow, our team embraces certification and award opportunities that sharpen their skills and elevate hospital success. Meet some of the dedicated individuals who’ve recently earned these credentials and scholarships and are making a lasting impact.

Fear Free Certified Professional 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.

  • Cori Erickson, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Wexford, PA 
  • Lindsey Exley, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Wexford, PA 
  • Crystal Folk, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Wexford, PA 
  • Madison Kiman, Epping Road Veterinary Hospital, Exeter, NH 
  • Kira Manns-Adams, Killewald Small Animal Hospital, Amherst, NY 
  • Brianna Oddo, Killewald Small Animal Hospital, Amherst, NY 

 

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

  • Britni Brasher, Lake Station Pet Clinic, Lake Station, IN 
  • Kristin Cooper, Lake Station Pet Clinic, Lake Station, IN 
  • Faith Denam, Lake Station Pet Clinic, Lake Station, IN 
  • Kira Krill, Lake Station Pet Clinic, Lake Station, IN 

 

Certified Pet Nutrition Coach 

This certification equips veterinary professionals and hospital staff with the expertise and practical tools to confidently educate clients and offer informed nutritional advice for their pets. 

  • Mickayla Phillips, Carthage Animal Hospital, Carthage, NC 

 

Feline VMA Veterinary Technician Scholarship Award 

This scholarship award program is exclusively for credentialed veterinary technicians and is sponsored by Royal Canin. This program awards 20 complimentary conference registrations to attend the live, in-person 2025 FelineVMA Annual Conference. 

  • Madison Willeford, The Animal Hospital and Pet Resort at Southwood, Tallahassee, FL 

 

VRCE, Veterinary Receptionist Certification of Excellence 

Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence (VRCE) is a 13-week online certification that elevates CSR skills. 

  • Cori Erickson, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Wexford, PA 
  • Crystal Folk, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Wexford, PA 
  • Noreen O'Neill, Bradford Hills Veterinary Hospital, Wexford, PA 

 

VTIT, Veterinary Technician in Training 

VTIT’s are actively enrolled in a veterinary technology program and are gaining practical experience under supervision in a veterinary facility. 

  • Ashley Erbstoesser, Creature Comforts, Las Vegas, NV