Sector: Clinical Practice
Region: Front Range
Shawn started her career in veterinary medicine in her home State of California as an on the job trained technician after graduating from the University of Wyoming with a BS in Biology. Shawn moved to Colorado to pursue an AAS in Veterinary Technology from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology and became a CVT in 2005 and RVT in 2022. Shawn received a certification in canine rehabilitation from CRI as a CCRVN in 2017 and has completed Level 3 of Fear Free certification. Her career has taken her through many aspects of veterinary medicine including general practice, private specialty practice, shelter medicine, and owning a small business providing relief technician services. She currently works in academia at CSU in orthopedic surgery.
Shawn has been a strong advocate for RVTs both for increased utilization in veterinary medicine and promoting continuing education opportunities. Shawn is excited to provide leadership and advocacy for this profession in a more formal role by utilizing her life and career knowledge and insights.