Hospitals have nurses. Veterinary hospitals have veterinary
technicians, sometimes shortened to "techs". A Registered
Veterinary Technician (RVT) has completed a focused course of
study, and graduated from an accredited school, with an Associate
of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology. Following graduation,
the student must pass a state board, only then do they receive
the title of Registered Veterinary Technician.
In addition to patient care, technicians are also educated in
radiology, critical care, laboratory proceedures, post-operative
care, dentistry and anesthesia just to name a few.
We are proud to have some of the best technicians in the area.
Our technicans have worked with us for many years, and are
encouraged to pursue their special interests, and attend
continuing education. In this way our patients get the best
care possible.
Tina (2) Drumonde, RVT
Village Oak Veterinary Hospital
Tina joined our team in July of 2001. She graduated
from San Joaquin Valley College with an
Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology.
She later passed her state boards to earn her Registered
Veterinary Technician (RVT) License.
As a Senior Technician at Village Oak, she
is responsible for many aspects of patient care.
She routinely attends veterinary conferences, and has
additional training in patient monitoring, anesthesia
and pain control, and dental radiology and proceedures.
Outside the hospital, she enjoys reading, bike riding
and camping with her family. Her extended family
includes three dogs, two cats and a pair of miniature
donkeys.
Tina (1) Shelley, RVT
Village Oak Veterinary Hospital/Northgate Veterinary Hospital
Tina graduated from Consumes River College in Sacramento
with an Associate of Animal Science Degree, later passing
her state boards to receive her Registered Veterinary
Technician (RVT) License in 1991. Tina joined our practice
in 1994, and has become a vital part of who we are.
Tina has over 20 years experience in the veterinary
field, and has many responsibilities. She is our surgical tech,
assisting the specialists with their proceedures, monitoring
patients' recovery, and post surgical follow up with
the owners. Tina is dedicated to her orthopedic patients,
as is continually updating her knowledge in this area.
Outside the practice, Tina enjoys her family time, and
working in the classroom for her daughter. Tina
shares her home with her German Shepherd, and seven cats.
Rachel Ellis, RVT
Village Oak Veterinary Hospital
Rachel earned her Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
License in 2003, following her graduation from Western
Career College, with an Associate of Science Degree
in Veterinary Technology.
Rachel joined our staff in August of 2005,
and has secured her position as part of our surgical team.
Rachel has an interest and additional training in veterinary
dental care, and is a skilled dental technician.
As the mother of three young children, Rachel
really has no free time! She enjoys going to
her childrens sporting events, and has recently
taken up sewing.
Angie Archerda, RVT
Northgate Veterinary Hospital
Angie graduated from Western Career College in 1998
with an Associate of Science Degree in Veterinary
Technology, soon passing her state boards, and
receiving her Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
License. Angie joined our practice in 2002.
Angie is the head technician at Northgate, and is
in charge of the nursing care. Angie routinely
attends continuing education programs to expand
her skills. She recently had the opportunity
to expand her nursing abilities to exotics,
and now assists Dr. Koski with her patients.
When not at work, Angie enjoys spending time
with her family, scrapbooking and kickboxing.
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