BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences, is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2024-25 speaker series.
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The three events will take place on October 24, November 6 and November 14 via Zoom:
Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST:
Pet Dental Care: Information To Sink Your Teeth Into!
Presented by Tammi Smith, MEd, CVT, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Increasingly, vets are talking to people about their pet's oral care. Please join our talk where App State's Tammi Smith shares important tips to help maintain your pet's teeth and the importance of oral health. Are cleanings necessary for pets? Do these treats that offer oral cleaning really help? Smith will present information and respond to your questions. She holds a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) degree, an advanced degree for credentialed veterinary technicians, with a specialty in dentistry.
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST:
Working Like a Dog: The Truth About Emotional Support Animals & Service Dogs
Presented by Beckie Mossor, RVT, BS, MPA
More and more, we see people taking animals, typically dogs, into stores and other public spaces. What is the difference between an emotional support animal and a service dog? Is it different from a therapy dog? Join App State's Beckie Mossor as she explores the topic of service animals versus emotional support animals.
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Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. EST:
Whisker Wonderland: A Guide To Keeping Your Pets Safe During The Holidays
Presented by Jennifer Serling, MVEd, RVT, CVT, BVSc, & Dr. Jason Elliott Stanhill, DVM
With the holidays right around the corner, join App State's Jen Serling and Dr. Jason Elliott Stanhill for holiday tips for your pets. Holiday celebrations can be great for people, but the decorations, new food, guests and travel can be stressful for our furry friends. Serling and Stanhill will discuss the environmental changes that can impact your pets over the holidays, how to plan to make sure they are safe and how to minimize pet stress. Whether you’re traveling or home for the holidays, please join us for this talk to learn more and ask your questions!
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All events are free and open to the public. For more information (including the meeting links), visit rri.appstate.edu/vet-tech/speaker-series.
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About the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation
Appalachian State University’s Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation is one of 17 academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and serves as a hub for App State faculty, staff and students working on scholarship, teaching and service with rural community partners. The department, which launched in summer 2021, is home to App State’s online, four-year Bachelor of Science in veterinary technology degree and offers seed grants to fund research or service-learning class collaborations that address challenges faced by rural American communities. Learn more at rri.appstate.edu.
The Veterinary Technology program in Appalachian State University's Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation
The Veterinary Technology program in Appalachian State University's Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation