About the Board
President
Shannon Quinn, RVT, KCRVTA President,
Practice: Ark Animal Hospital,
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (2010)
FAVS: Anesthesia and Pain Management, Critical Care
LOVES: Mrs. Chubbins, Carter, and Beatrice
Shannon Quinn, RVT, KCRVTA President,
Practice: Ark Animal Hospital,
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (2010)
FAVS: Anesthesia and Pain Management, Critical Care
LOVES: Mrs. Chubbins, Carter, and Beatrice
Treasurer
Amy graduated from Maple Woods Veterinary Technology program in 2010 & has been a RVT in general practice since then. She enjoys assisting on orthopedic surgeries as well as performing dental radiographs & dental cleanings. She believes being a part of the community of technicians within the KCRVTA helps create a strong feeling of camaraderie within the industry. She hopes by uplifting this profession, we can help build awareness, respect & interest in the field. Amy loves spending time spoiling her own two dogs Luigi, boxer/Boston mix & Zeta, lab/shar-pie mix as well as relaxing at the lake.
Amy graduated from Maple Woods Veterinary Technology program in 2010 & has been a RVT in general practice since then. She enjoys assisting on orthopedic surgeries as well as performing dental radiographs & dental cleanings. She believes being a part of the community of technicians within the KCRVTA helps create a strong feeling of camaraderie within the industry. She hopes by uplifting this profession, we can help build awareness, respect & interest in the field. Amy loves spending time spoiling her own two dogs Luigi, boxer/Boston mix & Zeta, lab/shar-pie mix as well as relaxing at the lake.
Vice President
Joan Gorman, RVT, KCRVTA Vice President,
Practice: Instructor of MWVT,
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (1994),
FAVS: Anesthesia and Education
LOVES: Alex, Alyssa, (Humans) Hagrid, Neville, and Cheeto
Joan Gorman, RVT, KCRVTA Vice President,
Practice: Instructor of MWVT,
Degree: A.A.S. Maple Woods Vet Tech (1994),
FAVS: Anesthesia and Education
LOVES: Alex, Alyssa, (Humans) Hagrid, Neville, and Cheeto
Secretary
Natalie Short, RVT, KCRVTA Secretary, 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
Natalie Short, RVT, KCRVTA Secretary, 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 graduated from the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology program in 2011. She has spent the majority of her career in specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Currently, she works for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health. Meagan loves anesthesia and animal behavior. She has 2 dogs, 1 cat, and one hairless wonder cat. She spends the majority of her free time with her family, helping out with events and planning with the KCRVTA, and creating art.
Meagan Parks graduated from the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology program in 2011. She has spent the majority of her career in specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals. Currently, she works for Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health. Meagan loves anesthesia and animal behavior. She has 2 dogs, 1 cat, and one hairless wonder cat. She spends the majority of her free time with her family, helping out with events and planning with the KCRVTA, and creating art.
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.