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Tech TimesA Publication By the Vet Tech Institute SVTA

This IssueThis special issue of The Stethoscope is a spring renewal of knowledge about our very own Vet Tech Institute. Get to know your school!

Instructors— Meet the instructors of the Vet Tech Institute!

Adoptions— The pets that we bring to the Institute are adoptable. Learn how to

find your next best friend!

Shelter— Learn how we get our animals!

Advocates— Learn how to help one of our animals even more adoptable!

SVTA— Learn more about our organization!

Student Senate— The students voice at International Business College.

The Student Vet Tech Association

Here at the vet tech institute, vet tech students have the opportunity to become part of the SVTA. This organization gives students the opportunity to further their education, network with others in the profession, meet other students, build their resume, and help out the community. The SVTA is devoted to community outreach and unique education opportunities. We hope to see new faces at future events!

Next Meeting:[3/20]

Bake Sale:[3/19-3/20]Enjoy some sweet treats! Proceeds benefit Relay for Life!

Walking Tacos:[5/6]Celebrate with a taco lunch! Proceeds benefit the SVTA!

Join us at the next meeting of the SVTA! Snacks provided!

WelcomeNew Students!

Familiar FacesThe instructors at the Vet Tech Institute provide education and

advice to the students. Dr. Villanueva, DVM – Peg Villanueva received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and her Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Illinois.  She teaches Math for Veterinary Technicians, teaches and performs surgery on our kennel animals during our Surgical Nursing Rotation class, and is the Veterinary Technician Program manager.  Her husband is also a veterinarian; together they have 5 kids, 3 hound dogs, a cat, a turtle, multiple birds and fish.

Ms. Gray, RVT –Eryn Gray graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, CO in 2002. She teaches most of the Clinical Laboratory classes as well as the exotic animal class. She loves Boxer dogs, the rock band KISS, and participating in fundraisers for cancer research.

Ms. Shelby, RVT –Adrienne Shelby graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, CO in 2004. She teaches most of the Animal Technology classes, Pharmacology classes, a Clinical Medicine class, and is the faculty advisor for the Student Vet Tech Association. She has a teenage son, loves live music, and is a cat person.

Mrs. Gillis, RVT –Jenny Gillis graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN with her Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2000. She teaches most of the Clinical Medicine classes, the Radiology classes, and the VTNE prep class. She and her husband have a 1½ yr old son.

Ms. Malone, RVT –Krystal Malone graduated from The Vet Tech Institute at IBC in Indianapolis, IN in 2008. She teaches Animal Technology, Clinical Medicine, and the Veterinary Office Procedure classes. She has a 4-year-old son, 12 chickens, and 2 Basset Hounds.

Ms. Moody, RVT –Mindy Moody graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN with her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology in 1990. She teaches the Anesthesia classes, the Surgical Nursing classes, Large Animal practicum, and is the kennel manager. She enjoys hiking and music.

Mr. Savage –

office space with 6 parrots. Practicum. He enjoys working on his cars and shares his home Terminology class, and helps out with the Large Animal the Anatomy & Physiology classes, Chemistry classes, Veterinary University of Tennessee Bachelors Degree in Science. He teaches IN, with a Masters Degree in Adult Education and from Steve Savage graduated from Ball State University in Muncie,

Frannie Newby, RVT –Frannie graduated from The Vet Tech Institute at IBC in Indianapolis, IN in 2012. She assists the instructors in classes when needed and is available to tutor students. She works full time in a busy veterinary practice and participates in roller derby.

Mrs. Dehn, RVT –Sarah Dehn graduated from Baker College of Cadillac in Cadillac, MI, with her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology in 2006. She teaches an Animal Technology class, a Clinical Medicine class, the Large Animal classes, and oversees many of our students during their externship. She enjoys reading and is the president and founder of EARPS (Exotic Animal Rescue and Pet Sanctuary).

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Adopting a pet through the Vet Tech Institute. There is a review process, so feel free to turn in an

application until the animal is officially adopted; application acceptance is not done on a first come, first serve basis. If your application is approved, you will be able to make a very affordable donation to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter ($15 for cats, $30 for dogs).

Once your future family member has undergone all necessary procedures and treatments, you will be able to take them home! Just remember that you can only adopt one animal per year, so make sure it’s a good match!

If you have questions or are interested in adopting an animal, feel free to contact Hannah Strom (317-437-0922) or Shay Ellis (317-833-6532).

Zero’s Biscuits

1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup wheat germ1/4 cup brewer's yeast1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken stock.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, yeast, and salt; set aside. Place oil in a large bowl. Add stock and flour mixture. Mix well. Roll out dough to about 3/8-inch thick. Shape biscuits however you like. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake biscuits 10 minutes. Rotate baking sheets, and bake 10 minutes more. Turn off oven, leaving door closed. Let biscuits stand in oven to dry completely, about 1 1/2 hours.

SVTA Officers

Mary Richardson—President [3VT12]

Kelsey Guenther—Secretary [11VT12]

Julie Bridges—Treasurer [11VT12]

Adopting a pet from the Vet Tech Institute is easy. Your next best friend may be just down the hall! All of the animals that come here are vaccinated, given parasite prevention, and spayed/neutered.

You will have the opportunity to spend time with the animals before you make the decision to adopt, which ensures that a good match is made between the animal and the future caretaker. Visitors’ passes may also be obtained if you would like a family member or friend to meet one of the animals prior to adoption.

If you wish to adopt an animal through the Vet Tech Institute, you must fill out an adoption application and return it to Ms. Moody in the kennel area. Applications are also available at her office.

Adoptions Committee

Hannah Strom [07VT12]

Shay Ellis[07VT12]

Cherokee Macy[07VT12] Mary

Richardson[03VT12]

Cara Thornburgh[03VT12]

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat germ, yeast, and salt; set aside. Place oil in a large bowl. Add stock and flour mixture. Mix well. Roll out dough to about 3/8-inch thick. Shape biscuits however you like. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake biscuits 10 minutes. Rotate baking sheets, and bake 10 minutes more. Turn off oven, leaving door closed. Let biscuits stand in oven to dry completely, about 1 1/2 hours.

Shelter

If you have any questions feel free to ask the shelter leaders- Hannah Strom (7VT12) or Kayla Lindsay (11VT12). Also take a look at the white board across from Ms. Moody’s office for the time and date that we will be attending shelter.

We go to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter about every other week. We usually go on Mondays or Tuesdays at 3:00pm. If you are unable to attend you can always help “check-in” the animals when they arrive at school. Checking-In animals usually entails setting up their kennels, calculating food, weighing the animal, restraining for rabies vaccine, micro-chipping the animal, and other tasks as needed.

We are always looking for students to attend shelter and are happy to have students help out. Just by attending you gain good experience- practice restraint, perform blood draws, perform tests, administer vaccines, and become familiar with the vaccines and tests we routinely perform.

Shelter is an opportunity to go the Shelbyville Animal Shelter to perform tests (Heartworm, Parvovirus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and Feline Leukemia Virus) and to vaccinate (FeLV, FVRCP, Bordetella, and Distemper). We also choose animals that will be brought to school.

Advocates

When new animals arrive, a list is circulated among the various classes to see who might be interested in becoming an advocate for one of the animals. There are both junior and senior advocates assigned and a list is posted by Ms Moody's office and in the kennel.  There is a sheet in the left side of the medical record for the advocate to use to document activities such as bathing, nail trim, etc.  Also on the white boards in the kitchen are grids where animal's weekly weights, nail trim, ear cleaning, fecal, urine, etc are documented that they are complete and weights are recorded there.  

The student becomes the in house foster parent for the animal.  ...the consistent, primary overseer of the animal's well being while they live at Vet Tech Institute.  Some of these animals are strays.  Some have never had a loving home.  Some have been surrendered. Some have been abused.  Some have never been socialized or loved or pampered or taught or given a chance to show their personalities and to love back.  By having one or two students who are very familiar with the animals’ appearance, behavior, and health issues upon entering our facility the advocate is able to pick up subtle changes that might otherwise not be noticed.  Each of us would be aware of the drastic obvious changes.  But just as your pet at home is constantly observed and you notice when something "just isn't quite right" with the animal so does the advocate notice changes good or bad with the animal.  The student becomes the animals voice.....what does it seem to like or dislike, with what animals does your animal seem comfortable or aggressive around, what food seems to work best if there is an issue, does the animal prefer to eat with someone near it or otherwise it will not eat, are there changes in the skin or eyes or ears or coat, should a harness be used, is there an injury that was not there on arrival, is there an indication of parasites, does the animal eat

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Welcome to the Vet Tech Institute! As Vet Tech students you have the opportunity to become part of the SVTA. The SVTA is run by the students and is a group for Vet Tech students only.

What we do- Fundraisers Monthly newsletters Activities to promote the profession

Why be a part of this group? Great opportunity to get to known other students Resume builder Help out animals, other students, and yourself while having fun

How to join- Contact our faculty advisor Ms. Shelby at Meetings are usually held once a month and scheduled when all students are

finished with class. Meeting times and room numbers are announced prior to meetings.

We hope you will join us!

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SVTAStudent Vet Tech Association

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Student SenateAt

International Business College

the Student Senate or would like to sit in on a meeting, contact

If you have any questions about

service projects that the Senate plans. benefits from the social activities and leadership skills, and the student body

unity among students by providing an opportunity to participate in student activities as well as community services. The group improves communication by serving as a liaison between the student body and the school’s administration and discusses possible school improvements. The student representative’s experience is enriched through opportunities to develop and practice

International Business College is to promote The Mission statement of the Student Senate at

surrounding community. students, and organizing projects to help our providing activities to relieve stress on

The Senate meets every 2-3 weeks for approximately thirty minutes during the active school day. Meetings consist of discussing ways to better the school’s image and efficiency, finding fun ways to try to get the people from different degree programs to interact with each other,

Student senate is a building-wide organization that encourages interaction between disciplines. It consists of a group of individuals from each of the school’s different degree programs who act as a voice for their classmates.

If you are someone who has a lot of great ideas and loves to share them, this may be an organization for you to consider joining!