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Ann Wortinger is a lecturer and content development coordinator for the Veterinary Technology program in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation at Appalachian State University.

Ann Wortinger discusses vet techs' role in diabetes education in Veterinary Practice News
Jan 9, 2026

One area in which veterinary technicians excel is client education. In the case of a pet recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (DM), this becomes ...

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SACSCOC Board Approves the Program
Jun 3, 2022

When launching a new program, accreditation of the institution and program ensure academic quality. Accreditation involves rigorous internal and exter...

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Meeting the Need for Veterinary Credentialing (Vet LCN)
May 4, 2022

With our new Veterinary Technology program, we are working to meet the increasing demand for more credentialed Veterinary Technicians. Each state has ...

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Jen Serling Appears on podcast, Vet Tech Cafe
Mar 15, 2022

Recently, Jen Serling, the Assistant Director of the Veterinary Technology Program and also the current President of Association of Veterinary Technic...

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Jen Serling Talks with Temple Grandin
Mar 10, 2022

Jennifer Serling, the Assistant Director of the Veterinary Technology Program, attended the Western Veterinary Conference this month in Las Vegas Neva...

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Dr. Virginia Corrigan on Vet Candy IRL podcast
Jan 26, 2022

Dr.  Virginia Kiefer Corrigan is heading up the new Veterinary Technology program at Appalachian State University and she's on a m...