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Veterinary Technicians
Our mission is to maintain a sound base of knowledge and understanding of the technical aspects of animal care provided in our hospital. We will continually strive to improve our knowledge and understanding through the vigilant pursuit of continued education.
We will provide technical and emotional support for our clients by identifying their needs and by building a trusting and respectful relationship. We will provide compassionate and ethical care of each individual pet while providing medical care at the highest level of excellence for all medical procedures.
As team players, we will work together to accomplish a friendly, respectful, and caring atmosphere for each other. Through this, we will coordinate all hospital procedures with the doctors, receptionists, and co-workers to create a common understanding of our daily functions while communicating with one another on each pet's health status.
We will maintain and support the values of our business and consider ourselves an integral part in developing the long-term goals of the practice.
We will maintain a perspective regarding our personal and family needs and achieve a healthy balance between those and the needs and goals of our profession.
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Ann-Marie, A.A.S., CVT: Ann-Marie joined the Veterinary Medical Associates in 1996 and she shares the role as lead Veterinary Technician. She attended Madison Area Technical College where she received her degree in Veterinary Technology and has worked in the veterinary field since 1994. Her professional interests include anesthesia and surgery and she also is certified in Veterinary Dentistry. In her time off she enjoys camping with her husband and three children and spending time with her two Australian Shepherds, “Whisper” and “Apache”. |
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Kim V, A.A.S., CVT: Kim, also one of our lead Veterinary Technicians attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota and Maplewoods Community college and earned her Associates in Applied Science in 1996. She is credentialed in both Wisconsin and Missouri. Kim has been in the veterinary field since 1994 and joined the team at Veterinary Medical Associates in August of 2001. Kim has many pets including “Shelby” the collie, “Bear aka Short Stop” the Pomeranian, “Jasper”, “Abby”, and “Belle”, her cats, and “Hannah” the parakeet. She also has what she refers to as a bunny sanctuary! Kim enjoys spending time with her daughter, numerous church activities, biking, hiking, reading, and visiting assisted living facilities with her dogs. |
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Tracie is a Certified Veterinary Technician who joined the Veterinary Medical Associates in early 2009. She has worked in the veterinary field as an assistant since 2001 and in 2004 she took the state boards and became a licensed technician. She is very interested in internal medicine. You will often see her when you walk in the door as she sometimes doubles as a receptionist. Outside of work she enjoys time with her cats and dogs. She also loves to travel around the United States and see as much as possible. |
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Kim S, CVT: Kim S has worked in the veterinary field since 1988. She previously worked with Dr. Munson at another veterinary hospital and joined the Veterinary Medical Associates in early 1997 shortly after he purchased it. She has been a Veterinary Assistant since joining the field and she became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2009. She thoroughly enjoys veterinary dentistry and client education. When not at work Kim loves spending time with her husband and three children camping and tending to her garden. Her household also includes her two Rottweilers, “Raven” and “Mucca”, an Australian Shepherd, “Mick” and her three cats, “Ashley”, “Paisley”, and “Shaker”. |
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Sarah, CVT: Sarah is a Certified Veterinary Technician who has been an assistant with us since 1998 and received her certification in 2009. She received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences in 2003. Professionally she enjoys veterinary dentistry and is certified as a Veterinary Dental Technician. Sarah loves to spend time with her husband and they both enjoy training their two Shelties, “Ralphie” and “Star”, in obedience. In addition, Sarah loves to travel. |
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Veterinary Technician Assistant/Kennel Attendant
Lisa: Lisa has been a Veterinary Assistant with Veterinary Medical Associates since 2008. In addition to assisting our technicians she is our primary kennel caretaker who takes wonderful care of our boarding patients. Previously she worked in Childcare education. She has two children, Marisa and Matthew as well as a dog, “Bayley”, 2 horses, “Clyde” and “Annabella”, and 2 hamsters, “Buddy” and “Ellie”. When Lisa isn’t working she loves spending time horseback riding, traveling, rollerblading and spending time with her family. |
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