Holly Cummings, LVT

Holly Cummings is a perfect example of a veterinary technician who has purposefully pursued her career. While studying for her degree, she knew that even then she wanted to be involved in education. After starting at a small veterinary clinic in Richfield, Minnesota, she transitioned into education and was soon offered a role as the executive program chair for Broadview University at their Boise campus. She spent 7 years as an integral part of building the curriculum for this program, helping future veterinary technicians reach their full potential. She then relocated to Clarkston, Washington, where she returned to a mixed animal practice, and transitioned to the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman, Washington.

Holly is an extremely passionate member of the veterinary technician community, particularly in recognizing the different important roles they play in their clinics. In particular, she feels that the diversity of experience and expertise speaks volumes to the important role vet techs play in keeping pets healthy. From administrative tasks such as reminding pet owners about administering heartworm disease preventives every month to running laboratory and diagnostic tests, she believes that veterinary technicians have some of the most important and insightful perspectives in the industry.