Veterinary Technician Highlight-Melinda

Melinda, one of our four Registered Veterinary Technicians, has been with Cherokee Animal Clinic since 2006.   She graduated from Colby Community College’s Vet Tech program in Colby, Kansas in 2002.   Melinda’s eye for detail makes her a wonderful technician, as she is quick to spot what needs to be done and does it. She also offers  great assistance to Katie with the inventory.  Her efficiency and compassion for our patients makes her a wonderful addition to our team.  As with the others, we at Cherokee are proud and grateful to have Melinda as part of our staff. 

Congratulations to our Registered Veterinary Technicians during Vet Tech Week. Katie, one of our four Registered Veterinary Technicians, has been with Cherokee Animal Clinic since 1999. She graduated from Maple Wood’s Vet Tech program in Kansas City, Mo in 2002. Katie has the daunting challenge of keeping our inventory under control; making sure that we have all of the medications and supplies necessary to treat our patients. She is a dedicated advocate of animal care and cares deeply for her patients. She is a valued member of our team and we are proud to have her on our staff.

 

Donna, our surgical Technician, has been with Cherokee Animal Clinic since 1995. She is a graduate of the Maple Woods Vet Tech program in Kansas City, MO. Her passion for pets is very evident when you watch her handle our patients, just as gentle as a mother’s hand. We at Cherokee are proud and grateful to have such a caring person working on our team.

 

National Veterinary Technician Week

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week! This annual celebration recognizes that “Pets and Vets Need Techs”! Veterinary technicians are educated in the latest veterinary medical techniques and skilled at working alongside your veterinarian to give your pets the best medical care possible. This week...we'll be celebrating our Veterinary Technician's and giving them the credit they deserve!

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Team Member of the Month

Our Team Member of the Month is Donna! Donna Deflatto has cared for pets as a registered veterinary technician at Cherokee Animal Clinic since 1995. She enjoys working at the clinic because of the focus on the well-being of pets and the honest, ethical treatment of owners. A jogger since the mid-1970s, Donna also shares her home with three dogs, Nina, Lola and Stevie. We are very lucky to have Donna as a part of our team!

 

Wackiest Pet Names of 2011

Ozzy Pawsbourne and Almost-A-Dog top this year's list of quirkiest monikers.
Fido, Spot or Fluffy? For some peculiar pet owners, these names are just too traditional. Although "Bella" and "Max" currently lead the pack as the nation's most popular pet names, thousands of other four-legged friends have much more distinctive names.


So drumroll, please... the 10 Most Unusual Dog and Cat Names for 2011:
Dogs

1. Almost-A-Dog
2. Franco Furter
3. Stinkie Mcstinkerson
4. Sir Seamus McPoop
5. Audrey Shepburn
6. Dewey Decimell
7. Knuckles Capone
8. Beagle Lugosi
9. Shooter Mclovin
10. Uzi Duzi-Du

Cats

1. Ozzy Pawsbourne
2. Mr. Meowgi
3. Murderface
4. Fuglee
5. Scruffernutter
6. Corporal Cuddles
7. Cat Masterson
8. Spam
9. Tape W. Orm
10. Louisiana Purchase