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AXA Advisors LLC
Butler Schein Animal Health
Camala C. Bailey, CPA, PC
Custom X-Ray Digital Equipment Sales & Service
Merial Limited
Novartis
Animal Health
Pet Health Pharmacy
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet
Webster Veterinary Supply
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Congratulations to
Award Winners Named at
Annual Health Care Team Reception |
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members of the Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona (VHCTAz) gathered
at the Phoenix Zoo on October 20 to celebrate Veterinary Health Care Team
Month. This popular event featured the first annual "Laugh
Olympics" as well as professional awards, prizes, great food and
networking opportunities. Thanks goes out to the following allied
industry members for their generous support: Ames Diversified Services,
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Butler Schein Animal Health, Novartis
Animal Health, PALS, Royal Canin Veterinary Diet, Pet Health Pharmacy,
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center, Veterinary Anesthesia Systems,
Veterinary Products Laboratories, Webster Veterinary Supply and Merial
Ltd.
AWARD WINNERS
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Client Service
Representative of the Year: Janell Stearns / McQueen Veterinary Clinic
Animal Care Provider of the Year: Paul Candia / NVA Pima North Animal Hospital
Office Manager of the Year: Michelle Gonzales / University Animal
Hospital
Technician of the Year: Theo Pyres, CVT / Adobe Animal Hospital
Leadership Award: Dr. Don Rollins / White Tanks Animal Hospital
Veterinary Health Care Team of the Year: Faust Animal Hospital |
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Dr. Don Rollins
and the team at White Tanks Animal Hospital |
Faust Animal
Hospital
Veterinary Health Care Team of the Year |
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Special
Event: Walk for Valley Fever |
Over
40 people joined
the Veterinary Health Care Team of Arizona in the Inaugural Walk to Save
Lives on Nov. 1. Proceeds benefitted the University of Arizona Foundation-Valley Fever
Center for Excellence. Special thanks to our sponsors, Protatek Reference Laboratory
and VCA ARECA. |
Update: Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE)
2010 Eligibility Requirements
VHCTAz has received a policy update from the
American Association of Veterinary State Boards about the VTNE exam. Their board
has approved the following policy regarding eligibility to sit for the VTNE:
"After December 31, 2010, a VTNE candidate
must be a graduate of a veterinary technology program accredited by the AVMA or
the CVMA or a program approved by the regulatory board of the jurisdiction where
the examination is given."
Information about the VTNE can be found on their
website: http://www.aavsb.org/TIVA/TIVAHome.aspx

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