Author Archives: Monique

I am thrilled to announce a new collaboration! Vickie Byard CVT, VTS (Dentistry) is the founder and president of Pet ED Veterinary Education and Training Resources . PetED provides on-site specialized education for veterinary professionals around the world. PetED educators … Continue reading →

I am proud to be PetPlan USA’s Veterinary Technician of the Year! The process has been truly amazing. PetPlan sponsors this event annually to highlight special veterinary professionals. The categories include Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Receptionist, Pet Owner, and Veterinary … Continue reading →

I notice while teaching classes that my students benefit from a lesson in what play should, and should not look like. As an ongoing project, I will try to collect some additional video of play, but I have started here … Continue reading →

For many years there has existed what I refer to as “The Lassie Myth.” Timmy has fallen down the well. Lassie, being the intensely intelligent, fiercely loyal and servile creature she is, runs home and alerts the family to Timmy’s … Continue reading →

Welcome, everyone to my newest project, Teaching Animals. I am a firm believer in strengthening the human-animal bond through teaching and training. This strengthening process seems to increase exponentially when we, as people, recognize our role as both teachers and … Continue reading →