Wyoming Veterinary Technician Association / Tia Schackelford

wyvta.org

Mission:

The Wyoming Veterinary Technician Association is dedicated to advancing veterinary technology by providing quality continuing education, increasing awareness of the significance of our profession, and elevating the standards of the entire veterinary support team.

Wyoming Veterinary Technician Association

WELCOME

Statewide support for ALL veterinary staff including:

• Continuing education at least once per year
• Opportunities to get involved with the community to teach them about the veterinary health care team (i.e. ideas and support for local functions)
• Social events
• Team efforts for supporting the veterinary health care team and a chance to get involved at the state and national levels to promote veterinary technology
• Experienced individuals with leadership, camaraderie, and a sounding board to discuss issues, articles, jobs, futures, and etc.

Wyoming Veterinary Technician Association

PO Box 34
Cody, WY 82414

(719)464-7466

www.wyvta.org

Tia Schackelford, AAS, CVT

Tia is a Wyoming native, who has been in Laramie for over ten years. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in March 2012 and passed her VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Exam) shortly after that. Her favorite aspects of animal care are patient recovery, senior care, and working with fearful patients. When she is not at work, you can find her paddle boarding, spending time outside in the summer, and skiing in the winter! She’s a momma, as well as a dog mom to her 2 Great Danes.