Celebrating Team Member's Certifications

November 27, 2023

This is an outstanding list of accomplishments from some of the veterinary professionals we are proud to have in our network of hospitals. Your commitment is inspiring to your teams as well as the clients you serve.

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.

• Jordyn Abbott, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, New Richmond, WI
• Suzi Bistrow, Dearborn Family Pet Care, Dearborn, MI
• Samantha Christilles, Piscataway Animal Clinic, Piscataway, NJ
• Krystiana DeCastro-Mattei, Raritan Animal Hospital, Edison, NJ
• Erin Dunsire, Sorrento Animal Hospital, Portland, OR
• Kim Faulk, Douds Veterinary Hospital-Oberlin, OH
• Katie McDaniel, Harris Boulevard Veterinary Clinic, Charlotte, NC
• Hannah Miller, Northridge Veterinary Center, Columbus, GA
• Mary Nichols, Westminster Veterinary Hospital, Westminster, MD
• Mariah Schlottman, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, New Richmond, WI
• Jennifer Smith, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, New Richmond, WI
• Amber Stanger, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, New Richmond, WI
• Erica Tawil, Millburn Veterinary Hosptial, Millburn, NJ
• Emma Wren, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH

 

Fear Free Level 2 Certification
For Fear Free Certified Professionals who are ready for more in-depth education in the areas of patient handling, advanced handling techniques, in-hospital care, communications, marketing, and finance.

• Dr. Holly Hayna, Village Veterinary Practice, Clarendon Hills, IL
• Katie Pauley, Village Veterinary Practice, Clarendon Hills, IL

 

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.

• Hanna Menning, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH

 

Fear Free Equine
The Veterinary Certification Program – Equine includes eight one-hour modules and teaches you how to use Fear Free concepts to ensure that barn visits and hospital visits go as smoothly as possible.

• Hanna Menning, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH

 

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

• Suzi Bistrow, Dearborn Family Pet Care, Dearborn, MI
• Rob Smith, Raritan Animal Hospital, Edison, NJ

 

Certified Veterinary Business Leader
For veterinarians, technicians and nurses, practice managers and other veterinary team members to lead, grow, and develop a plan for long-term veterinary practice success.

• Angie Boatwright, Carthage Animal Hospital, Carthage, NC
• Coral Davis, Heritage Veterinary Hospital, Creve Coeur, MO

 

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

• Talia Lucernoni, Valrico Animal Clinic, Valrico, FL

 

NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistants
The Approved Veterinary Assistant designation is a nationally recognized designation created by the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.

• Olivia Lawrence, Springboro Veterinary Hospital, Springboro, OH
• Hannah Long, Countryside Pet Hospital, Conover, NC
• Mackenzie Lovett, Springboro Veterinary Hospital, Springboro, OH

 

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.

• Olivia Lawrence, Springboro Veterinary Hospital, Springboro, OH
• Mackenzie Lovett, Springboro Veterinary Hospital, Springboro, OH
• Olivia Woods, Briargate Boulevard Animal Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO

 

AIS PennHip Certification
Training to perform the PennHIP procedure competently involves taking course, passing the exam, and successfully completing certification exercises at your practice.

• Elizabeth Ashby, South Mountain Pet Care, Draper, UT
• Annika Camphuisen, South Mountain Pet Care, Draper, UT

 

Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist Certification
This certification focuses on the validation of the attainment of advanced continuing education and certification related to all facets of grief and bereavement due to pet loss.

• Justine Carney, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH
• Hanna Menning, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH
• Alyssa Riebe, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH
• Andrea Zura, South Mill Veterinary Clinic, Boardman, OH