CommitteesCredential & Membership
Email: [email protected] Members: Chrissy Giovannielli, CVT, VTS, (SAIM)
Public Relations ![]()
Gina Caputo is a student of Penn Foster College in the Veterinary Technician Program. She has been The purpose of the PR committe is to promote the NJVTA and the veterinary technician and assistant professions to the membership, professional organizations, and the general public. These duties include: To create or investigate promotional materials to for board approval to represent the NJVTA at events and conferences Plan and coordinate NJVTA events for the membership outside of the annual conference. Coordinate a presence at NJVTA related events. Provide information, guide and support ideas for publications and communication pathways (including social media). Volunteer Joe Jenik completed the Brookdale AVA program in 2015 and now works as an AVA in the Internal Medicine Department at Compassion First Hospital in Tinton Falls. He spent 20 years in home finance before getting into animal health care. He continues to be a Mentor/Educator for the Brookdale AVA program and also volunteers for the Monmouth County SPCA and Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife, Robin, and their 2 pets: Berlin, a Min Pin/Chiu mix, and Tzatzki, the orange kitty.
Education Karen Norton is a credentialled veterinary technician in NJ. Born and raised in California, Karen decided Responsibilities: Develops, coordinates, promotes and supports all education events for NJVTA members Works in conjunction with NJVTA Executive Boards for all expenses related to events, and PR NJVTA Annual Conference, CE events in NJ (in‐person and virtual) Create educational tracks Recruit speakers Book venue Promote at local hospitals Develop CE events as requested by membership Coordinate CE tracks at NJVMA, ACVC, etc. as requested Acts as program piaison to Veterinary Technology and Veterinary Assistant Programs Assists with AVMA accreditation for Veterinary Technology programs as requested Assists wit NAVTA approval for Veterinary Assistant programs as requested Assembles advisory board for programs seeking AVA approval Works with Membership Committee chair to facilitate student memberships for veterinary Recruits and appoints Education Committee members relevant to institution affiliated with Vendor sponsorship Legal and Governance Michael is a licensed and certified veterinary technician that has been working in the Duties include: Oversee and guide with respect to the ethical aspects of the association Review By Laws and any other pertinent documents Promote and represent the interest of NJVTA members through state and federal legislation Writing a standardized policy and procedure manual
Wellness Harriet Terodemos is a certified veterinary technician residing in New Jersey. She holds a master’s degree in biology from Montclair State University and a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Purdue University. She received her associate’s degree in veterinary technology from San Juan College. Harriet has worked in small animal practice as well as emergency and referral practices. She loves to teach and has been an instructor with the veterinary technology program at Bergen Community College for 17 years. Harriet is currently employed at Oradell Animal Hospital and is the manager of client communication and staff development. She is an active member of the New Jersey Veterinary Technicians and Assistants (NJVTA), and is a member of the education committee for the association. Harriet has lectured at various local and regional veterinary technician conferences on a variety of technical topics relating to veterinary technology. She has a passion for speaking about the importance of behavioral health in our culture and is a Certified Mental Health First Aid instructor. She lives with her wife, Kelly McKeand and their two cats in New Jersey. Duties of the Wellness Committee:
Provide well -being support and tools to NJVTA members through mental health and well being education and awareness programs Establish wellness events throughout the year for NJVTA members Provide regular communication to NJVTA members for self -care programs, work-life balance, compassion fatigue, improving physical health and financial fortitude. Research and review existing tools and resources within the veterinary profession and create a database of tools for members.
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