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| We are proud to employ four skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians (L.V.T.'s). These valuable team members have been trained in American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited degree programs and have passed a credentialing exam. The Michigan Department of Community Health requires applicants to pass both the Professional Examination Service (PES) National Exam and the Michigan Practical Exam prior to licensure. Our technicians assist both clients and doctors by collecting blood samples, running laboratory tests, monitoring anesthetized patients, performing dental prophylaxis, taking digital x-rays, restraining animals, and answering client questions. Our technicians also see appointments for suture removal, expressing anal glands, trimming nails, and administering subcutaneous fluid therapy. |
| Licensed Veterinary Technicians |
| Debbie received her veterinary technician license in 1992 after graduating from Macomb Community College. Prior to joining Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in 1996, she worked for 5 years in emergency and referral medicine. Her special interests at work are cytology, microscopic exam, and bandaging injuries. She has two cats at home, Onyx and Dee, who both have special needs. In her spare time she enjoys gardening and baking. |
| Stacy graduated from WCCC veterinary technology program and received her LVT license in 2000. She has been in the veterinary field since 1994 starting out in the kennels. She came to Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in 2000. She shares her home with two spoiled cats. |
| Jodi graduated from Macomb Community College as an LVT in 2002. She joined Orchard Lake Animal Hospital while in school in 2000. She now works part-time and spends the rest of her time caring for her two children. Her family shares their home with two small dogs and a cat. |
| Samantha joined our practice in 2009 and graduated from the WCCC veterinary technology program in 2011, receiving her LVT license. She previously worked at Camp Bow Wow caring for the boarding pets. She shares her home with a crazy hunting dog and a patient cat. |