2021 AEMV Veterinary Technology Contest

Date: June 9, 2021

Second Author: Christal Pollock, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice)

Keywords: calcium, continuing education, enrichment, fiber, hay, predator, prey, vitamin C

Categories: Chinchilla, Degu, Gerbil, Guinea pig, Hamster, Mammals, Miniature Pig, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Resources & Education

Introduction

Lafeber Company was proud to sponsor the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV) Veterinary Technology Client Education Materials Contest. Credentialed veterinary technicians, veterinary technologists, veterinary nurses, as well as students in this field were encouraged to submit a two-page, English-language educational handout (1500 words or less) about a companion exotic mammal health and wellness topic.

Submissions closed April 30 and 17 client education handouts were received. The AEMV Technician Committee evaluated this educational material and they were blinded to the identify of each veterinary technologist or student.

Winners

1st Place Technologist

Stefanie Kotschwar, BScH, MSc, RVT

Lynwood Animal Hospital

Nepean, Ontario, Canada

Exotic Companion Animal Enrichment

1st Place Technology Student

Harley A. Swan

Tidewater Community College

Virginia Beach, Virginia USA

Veterinary Assistant

Midway Veterinary Hospital

Chesapeake, Virginia USA

Pigs and Dogs: A Recipe for Disaster

2nd Place Technician

Dylan Farr,

Technician Supervisor

Jessica Bedinghaus, CVT

Marathon Veterinary Hospital

Marathon, Florida USA

Mask Off! How to Recognize the Masking Phenomenon in Your Exotic Pet

2nd Place Technology Student

Jessica Rosen

Santa Rosa Junior College

Santa Rosa, California USA

Nutritional Requirements for Guinea Pigs

3rd Place Technician

Jovanna Berls, CVA, LVT

ABC Animal & Bird Clinic

Sugar Land, Texas USA

Nutrition: The Key to Your Chinchilla’s Health

Prizes

1st Place Technician/Technologist
(estimated value $130 USD)