West Coast College
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Instructor Biographies -Veterinary Assistant Program

Danielle Zanardo, B.A. - Program Coordinator/Instructor

  • Graduated Veterinary Assistant Program 1996
  • Working in clinic since 1996; Veterinary Assistant/Office Manager
  • Technical Sales Representative, MediCal Royal Canin 2008
  • Has completed MediCal Slim Fit, Celebrating Seniors, Dental Difference Mobility Counselor and Nutrition Fundamentals Counselor Certificates
  • Has completed Bayer Pets and Parasites Modules 1-4
  • VetMed Team Courses Annually (2008 – current)
  • Liberal Arts Diploma (UCFV) 2005
  • Bachelor of Arts (UFV) 2008
  • Teaching for West Coast College since 1999, Program Coordinator since 2001.

Arlene Jones - Veterinary Assistant, SPCA Animal Care Attendent, Instructor

  • Graduated Veterinary Assistant Program 2010
  • Working in industry since 2009; Roles include Veterinary Assistant, SPCA Animal Care Attendent, and Receptionist.
  • Has completed MediCal Slim Fit, Celebrating Seniors, Dental Difference and Nutrition Fundamentals Counselor Certificates
  • Has completed Bayer Pets and Parasites Modules 1-4
  • Has completed Cat Sense, Dog Sense, Capacity to Care and Dogs 101 (BCSPCA) 2010, 2011
  • Event and Convention Management Diploma (TRU) 2009
  • General Studies, (UFV) 2007
  • Teaching for West Coast College since 2011
Juanita Renton  RAHT, Instructor
  • Graduated Animal Health Technology Program (NAIT) with Honours 2000
  • Working in the industry since 1996 as RAHT, kennel help
  • Specialized in Veterinary Dentistry (Dr L. Legandre) 2001
  • Alberta Society for Injured Birds of Prey 1996-1997
  • Registered member of AAAHT and AVMA
  • Was a demonstration representive with Hills Pet Nutrition 1997
  • Worked in emergency clinic, reproductive clinic, and an exotic practice.

 

All West Coast Instructors are active in their field and attend Continuing Education Seminars and Training though out the year.

 

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Samantha Hampton - Veterinary Assistant, Instructor

  • Graduated Veterinary Assistant Program 2002
  • Working in industry since 1997; Roles include Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist, Surgical Technical Assistant
  • Specialized in Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Care and ICU (Canada West Specialty Hospital)
  • Has completed MediCal Dental Difference Counselor
  • Previous Owner/Operator of West Coast Tails Professional Pet Services
  • Has worked at employed Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital
  • Currently employed at Boundary Bay Specialty Hospital
  • Teaching for West Coast College since 2006

Dr. Andrew Forsyth - DVM

  • Western College of Veterinary Medicine graduate 1990
  • Owner Como Lake Veterinary Hospital
  • BCTV News on Global, monthly show.
  • President of the British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association.
  • Teaching for West Coast College since 2002.

 

 

 

 

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