Nursing Staff

In order to become a registered veterinary technician (RVT), a candidate must fulfill the educational requirements set forth by the California Veterinary Medical Board and successfully pass the board examination. Nursing professionals assist veterinarians in performing their duties in the care and health of animals.

Our highly experienced staff keep their skills and knowledge on the cutting edge through in-house training, on-line forums and attendance at local association meetings and seminars.

Their exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities include monitoring anesthesia, performing radiography, laboratory services, administering medications and fluids, intravenous catheter placement, instrument pack preparation and sterilization, and wound care. Additionally, they perform inventory management, client education and record keeping.

Registered Veterinary Technicians
		Rosie Muranaka, RVT United Health Career Institute 1992 Registered Veterinary Technician 36 years experience (with her dog, Daney)
	Katie Graham, RVT College of the Redwoods 1998 Registered Veterinary Technician 12 years experience (with her dog, Rufus)
Nursing Assistants

	Heather Vincent Veterinary Assistant 7 years experience (with her dog, Jack)	Kara Pecson Veterinary Assistant 7 years experience (with her cat, Mishka)
Patti Magana Veterinary Assistant 13 years experience (with her dog, Angel)
	Cheryl Forbes Veterinary Assistant 21 years experience (with her cat, Oreo)	Megan David Veterinary Assistant 4 years experience (with Kahlua)
Kennel Assistants
	Kelsea Bosell Kennel Assistant 2 years experience (with Snickers)	Sara Wehlander Kennel Assistant 2 year experience (with her cat, Garfield)

Animal Clinic of Santa Maria

Nursing Staff

Registered Veterinary Technicians

Nursing Assistants

Kennel Assistants