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National Registered Veterinary Technician Week

The first week in October was National Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Week. At Hatton Veterinary Hospital we have 5 RVT's to honor. They play a very important role in our hospital. Some of the duties they perform include:

• client education
• laboratory procedures
• radiology
• dental cleanings
• assisting with surgical procedures
• monitoring anesthesia
• vaccinations

Let's get to know our RVT'S at Hatton:

Judy Yuki

Judy has been a licensed technician for 24 yrs. and has worked at Hatton Veterinary Hospital for 12 yrs. She is happily married, has 4 children (Kellie, Tadashi, Sheri, and Akemi) and 2 dogs - a black Labrador named "Ninja" and a Queensland Heeler named "Tanner". Judy's family keeps her and her husband very busy, especially with all of the sports activities that her children are involved in. Judy is also is very active in her church, where she teaches Sunday School and coaches basketball.

Lisa Perry

Lisa has been a licensed technician for 2 yrs. and has worked at Hatton Veterinary Hospital for 11 yrs. Lisa is also happily married with a family that consists of 2 miniature Australian Shepherds (Bibby & Peja), 3 black and white cats (Oreo, Simba, and Danica) and a Russian Tortoise (Gracie). She sometimes volunteers with "Lend A Heart" (pet therapy), and loves to attend Sacramento Kings games. GO KINGS!

Suzanne Mead

Suzanne has been a licensed technician for 8 yrs. and has worked for Hatton Veterinary Hospital for 12 yrs. Suzanne has a wonderful family that consists of a Rottweiler (Trygg) and a Chihuahua mix (Jezzabelle), and has a six-pack of cats (Roxi, Lyza Jane, Gracey, Giacamo, Miller and Jackson). In her spare time she likes to watch movies and baseball. GO RED SOX!

Wendy Hagerman

Wendy has been a licensed technician for 2 yrs. and has worked for Hatton Veterinary Hospital for 11 yrs. Wendy is happily married with a family consisting of a daughter (Sydney), a Golden Retriever (Haley), 2 Paint horses, and one Miniature horse. Wendy not only keeps busy with her family, but she also barrel races and competes in other timed speed events with the California Gymkhana Association where she has been riding for the past 17 yrs.

Elaine Braden

Elaine has been a licensed technician for 10 yrs. and has worked for Hatton Veterinary Hospital for 2 yrs. She is also working at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in the Dentistry department. She has a wonderful family that consists of s son (Phillip), 2 cats (Maurice & C.J.) and a Spaniel mix (Dexter).