Mount Ida College

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CARLSON HALL AUDITORIUM 

Join renowned animal care specialist and author Rebecca Rose, CVT for a discussion of the many career options and advancement opportunities that exist for working and aspiring veterinary technicians, including positions in general practice, specialty practice, industry, higher education, government and more.

Drawing on her book Career Choices for Veterinary Technicians, Rebecca will explore the daily responsibilities, salaries, qualifications and pros and cons for a variety of careers for veterinary technicians, including veterinary technician specialties and how to become a veterinary technician specialist.

Rebecca will also be available for a book signing immediately following the lecture.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Rebecca Rose, CVT has spent over 22 years within the field of veterinary medicine in a variety of capacities. She was the first paid administrator to the Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) and managed two Colorado-based animal hospitals that were accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. In 2002, she received the Veterinary Technician of the Year award from the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association. She currently sits on the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America’s Committee on Veterinary Technician Specialties. Rebecca is also the owner of Red Valley Rose Consulting LLC, which provides career guidance and assistance to veterinary technicians. To learn more about Rebecca, please visit her website at www.rebeccarosecvt.com.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Attendees will receive two (2) continuing education credits.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Cost                                     $35/per person
Registration Deadline           Tuesday October 27, 2009

To register, please download and complete the registration form. You can email the completed form to continuinged@mountida.edu, fax it to (617) 928-4015 or mail it to the address on the form.

The venue for the event is the campus of Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham Street, Newton, MA. Please click here for directions. 

CONTACT US 
If you have any questions, please contact the continuing education office at (617) 928-4015 or continuinged@mountida.edu.

About the Veterinary Technology Program at Mount Ida College
Mount Ida College's veterinary technology program prepares students to assist with diagnostic, medical, surgical and clinical laboratory procedures. The program's curriculum offers a hands-on approach to learning the clinical and laboratory skills needed for a career working with animals.