CommitteesCredential & Membership
Victoria is a born and raised Jersey girl. She graduated from Wilson College in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medical Technology and an Associates degree in Business and Studio Arts. Since starting her technician career Victoria has always had a love for Specialty and Emergency medicine. Over the past few years her focus has taken her to Red Bank Veterinary Hospital where her interest has grown to include Avian and Exotic Medicine. In 2018 she joined the NJVTA Board as a co-chair to the Credentialing Committee and started teaching for Brookdale Community College. There she is an instructor for the NAVTA Approved Veterinary Assistant Program. Her current interests include being a cat mom to Baloo and Jasmine, and taking on new adventures with her husband Stephen. Her future goals are furthering her career in Avian and Exotic Medicine and growing her family.
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).
Education
Karen Norton is a credentialed 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 and 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.
Veterinary Nursing Initiative (VNI) Nicole Humphreys, Co-Chair, MBA, CVT
Nicole has been a certified Veterinary technician for over 20 years. A graduate of the SUNY Delhi Tech program and St. Petersburg Veterinary Technologist Program. She currently serves on the educational Board of the NJVTA and is a professor and the Clinical Education Coordinator for Bergen Community College. Nicole is also a certified blood analyst and has had a fruitful career in the sales industry of veterinary medicine for companies such as Midmark and Animal Health International.
Maggie Monza, Co-Chair, BS, CVT
Maggie has a Bachelor of Science degree from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry and is a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Maggie is a true advocate for the veterinary technician field. She created mentorships for high school seniors and externships for several Veterinary Technology Programs. Maggie is a member of AVTE (Association of Veterinary Technician Educators), NJVTA (New Jersey Veterinary Technician Association) on Education Committee, NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America), and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. Maggie is also co-chair of the NJVTC (North Jersey Veterinary Technician Conference)developed to help further the continuing education resources for veterinary technicians. She works at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ and is also an adjunct professor for the Veterinary Technology Program at Bergen Community College.
The VNI Grassroots Committee is a working discovery committee, with the mission of advancing and NAVTA NJ State Representative
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