About the Board 

In the fall of 2014 these five technicians joined together to create the  Kansas City Registered Veterinary Technician Association. The  mission was to create an organization that supports a network of RVTs on a local level. Our goal is to provide quality continuing education, networking and support opportunities for credentialed individuals in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Only credentialed individuals are eligible for membership. Please see our resources section if you are interested in pursuing a career in Veterinary Technology. 

President
​Joan Gorman, RVT, KCRVTA Vice President, 
Practice: Instructor of MWVT, Kansas City, MO
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (1994)
FAVS: Anesthesia and Education
LOVES: Alex, Alyssa, (Humans) Hagrid, Neville, and Cheeto 

Treasurer
Amy Dawson, RVT
Practice: Eagle Animal Hospital at Liberty
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (2010), and a B.A. in Broadcasting 
FAVS: Orthopedic Surgery, Dental Prophys/Rads, Dermatology
LOVES: Zeta (aka Spoiled princess)

Secretary 
​Natalie Short, RVT
Practice: Instructor of MWVT 
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (2001) 
FAVS: Behavior, Pain Management, and Dentistry
LOVES: Cairo, Sebastian, Biskit, Jelly Bean, Momma Kitty, and El Gaupo

 Outreach Coordinator
Meagan Parks, RVT
Practice: Mission Veterinary Partners
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (2010), currently working towards a B.S. in Business Admin and Mngmt (est 2021)
FAVS: Client Education,  Marketing, Relationship Building, Animal Behavior, Anesthesia, and endocrine diseases
LOVES: Astro, Neville, Chloe, Gertrude (Gertie), and Egon, and don't forget the human children :)