A Certified Veterinary Technician has graduated from a AVMA accredited program and was required to take a national and state exam. The veterinary technician is the veterinarian’s primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They aid the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a very significant role in communicating with and education clients about their pets.

I work at PAH because I love animals and have always loved to nurse them back to health.

My favorite animal: Cats

My favorite/dream vacation destination: Australia because they have really big snakes!

I work at PAH because I can make a difference in the lives of animals and their “people” while working at a top-notch hospital.

My favorite animal: Hummingbirds- they are completely amazing! (And beautiful)

My favorite/dream vacation destination: Camping and fishing

Tina has been a veterinary technician for 53 years and with Prescott Animal Hospital for 38 of those! Tina's passion for animal health has yet to fade as she still enjoys coming into work everyday being able to work with like minded, honest individuals. When asked what her favorite part of the job was, Tina stated that it was having the opportunity to work with Dr. Skinner on complex orthopedic surgeries. In her free time Tina enjoys camping, photography and scrapbooking!

At this point in my life I feel like I was a pioneer for the vet techs. I did my internship at The Ohio State Veterinary Clinic, the first tech program to do this. I love what I do! It is all about the animals and patient care. PAH lets me be me. (Go Buckeyes!)

My favorite animal: ALL - I am even getting used to snakes (reptiles intrigue me) - sounds weird but I miss the grizz and moose that visited our house often in West Yellowstone, MT

My favorite/dream vacation destination: Love, love, love Palm Island, Florida - gulf coast. VERY secluded, no cars, quiet, lots of wildlife and birds we do not see here. AND fishing!

I work at PAH to improve the quality of animal’s lives.

My favorite animal: Wolf

My favorite/dream vacation destination: Bora Bora

I work at PAH to pursue a niche in canine physical rehabilitation. I am currently taking classes to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP). Canine physical rehabilitation has proven useful for our post-op, neurologic, arthritic and obese patients. I look forward to being a part of this growing area of veterinary medicine.

My favorite animal: Male lion

My favorite/dream vacation destination: Tropical Islands