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Tech Times
the
Welcome
New Students!
A Publication By the Vet Tech Institute SVTA
This Issue
This special issue of The Stethoscope is
a spring renewal of knowledge about
our very own Vet Tech Institute. Get to
know your school!
Instructors— Meet the instructors of
the Vet Tech Institute!
Adoptions— The pets that we bring to
the Institute are adoptable. Learn how to
The Student Vet Tech find your next best friend!
Association Shelter— Learn how we get our
animals!
Here at the vet tech institute, vet tech students have the opportunity Advocates— Learn how to help one of
to become part of the SVTA. This organization gives students the our animals even more adoptable!
opportunity to further their education, network with others in the
SVTA— Learn more about our
profession, meet other students, build their resume, and help out organization!
the community. The SVTA is devoted to community outreach and
unique education opportunities. We hope to see new faces at future Student Senate— The students voice at
International Business College.
events!
Save the Date!
Next Meeting: Bake Sale: Walking Tacos:
[3/20] [3/19-3/20] [5/6]
Join us at the next Enjoy some sweet Celebrate with a
meeting of the treats! Proceeds taco lunch! Proceeds
SVTA! Snacks benefit Relay for benefit the SVTA!
provided! Life!

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Familiar Faces
The instructors at the Vet Tech Institute provide
education and advice to the students.
Dr. Villanueva, DVM –
Peg Villanueva received her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree and her Master’s Degree in Public Health
from the University of Illinois. She teaches Math for
Veterinary Technicians, teaches and performs surgery on
our kennel animals during our Surgical Nursing Rotation
class, and is the Veterinary Technician Program
manager. Her husband is also a veterinarian; together they
have 5 kids, 3 hound dogs, a cat, a turtle, multiple birds
and fish.
Ms. Gray, RVT –
Eryn Gray graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal
Technology in Denver, CO in 2002. She teaches most of
the Clinical Laboratory classes as well as the exotic
animal class. She loves Boxer dogs, the rock band KISS,
and participating in fundraisers for cancer research.
Ms. Shelby, RVT –
Adrienne Shelby graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of
Animal Technology in Denver, CO in 2004. She teaches
most of the Animal Technology classes, Pharmacology
classes, a Clinical Medicine class, and is the faculty
advisor for the Student Vet Tech Association. She has a
teenage son, loves live music, and is a cat person.
Mrs. Gillis, RVT –
Jenny Gillis graduated from Purdue University in West
Lafayette, IN with her Bachelors Degree in Veterinary
Technology in 2000. She teaches most of the Clinical
Medicine classes, the Radiology classes, and the VTNE
prep class. She and her husband have a 1½ yr old son.

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Mrs. Dehn, RVT –
Sarah Dehn graduated from Baker College of Cadillac in
Cadillac, MI, with her Associates degree in Veterinary
Technology in 2006. She teaches an Animal Technology
class, a Clinical Medicine class, the Large Animal classes,
and oversees many of our students during their externship.
She enjoys reading and is the president and founder of
EARPS (Exotic Animal Rescue and Pet Sanctuary).
Ms. Malone, RVT –
Krystal Malone graduated from The Vet Tech Institute at IBC
in Indianapolis, IN in 2008. She teaches Animal Technology,
Clinical Medicine, and the Veterinary Office Procedure
classes. She has a 4-year-old son, 12 chickens, and 2 Basset
Hounds.
Ms. Moody, RVT –
Mindy Moody graduated from Purdue University in West
Lafayette, IN with her Associates Degree in Veterinary
Technology in 1990. She teaches the Anesthesia classes,
the Surgical Nursing classes, Large Animal practicum,
and is the kennel manager. She enjoys hiking and music.
Frannie Newby, RVT –
Frannie graduated from The Vet Tech Institute at
IBC in Indianapolis, IN in 2012. She assists the
instructors in classes when needed and is available to
tutor students. She works full time in a busy
veterinary practice and participates in roller derby.
Mr. Savage –
Steve Savage graduated from Ball State University in Muncie,
IN, with a Masters Degree in Adult Education and from
University of Tennessee Bachelors Degree in Science. He teaches
the Anatomy & Physiology classes, Chemistry classes, Veterinary
Terminology class, and helps out with the Large Animal
Practicum. He enjoys working on his cars and shares his home
office space with 6 parrots.

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Adopting a pet through the Vet Tech Institute.
Adopting a pet from the Vet Tech Institute is easy. There is a review process, so feel free to turn in an
Your next best friend may be just down the hall! All application until the animal is officially adopted;
of the animals that come here are vaccinated, given application acceptance is not done on a first come,
parasite prevention, and spayed/neutered. first serve basis. If your application is approved,
you will be able to make a very affordable donation
You will have the opportunity to spend time with
to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter ($15 for cats, $30
the animals before you make the decision to adopt,
for dogs).
which ensures that a good match is made between
the animal and the future caretaker. Visitors’ passes Once your future family member has undergone all
may also be obtained if you would like a family necessary procedures and treatments, you will be
member or friend to meet one of the animals prior able to take them home! Just remember that you can
to adoption. only adopt one animal per year, so make sure it’s a
good match!
If you wish to adopt an animal through the Vet Tech
Institute, you must fill out an adoption application If you have questions or are interested in adopting
and return it to Ms. Moody in the kennel area. an animal, feel free to contact Hannah Strom (317-
Applications are also available at her office. 437-0922) or Shay Ellis (317-833-6532).
Zero’s Biscuits
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a
medium bowl, whisk together flour,
wheat germ, yeast, and salt; set aside.
1 cup all-purpose flour Place oil in a large bowl. Add stock
1/4 cup wheat germ and flour mixture. Mix well. Roll out
dough to about 3/8-inch thick. Shape
1/4 cup brewer's yeast
biscuits however you like. Transfer to
1 teaspoon salt parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake
1 1/2 tablespoons canola biscuits 10 minutes. Rotate baking
oil sheets, and bake 10 minutes more.
1/2 cup low-sodium Turn off oven, leaving door closed.
canned chicken stock. Let biscuits stand in oven to dry
completely, about 1 1/2 hours.

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SVTA Officers
Mary Richardson— Kelsey Guenther— Julie Bridges—
President [3VT12] Secretary [11VT12] Treasurer [11VT12]
Adoptions Committee
Hannah Strom Cherokee Macy Shay Ellis
[07VT12] [07VT12] [07VT12]
Cara Thornburgh Mary Richardson
[03VT12] [03VT12]

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Shelter Advocates
Shelter is an opportunity to go the Shelbyville When new animals arrive, a list is circulated among
Animal Shelter to perform tests (Heartworm, the various classes to see who might be interested
in becoming an advocate for one of the
Parvovirus, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, and
animals. There are both junior and senior advocates
Feline Leukemia Virus) and to vaccinate (FeLV, assigned and a list is posted by Ms Moody's office
FVRCP, Bordetella, and Distemper). We also and in the kennel. There is a sheet in the left side of
choose animals that will be brought to school. the medical record for the advocate to use to
document activities such as bathing, nail trim,
We are always looking for students to attend etc. Also on the white boards in the kitchen are
shelter and are happy to have students help out. grids where animal's weekly weights, nail trim, ear
cleaning, fecal, urine, etc are documented that they
Just by attending you gain good experience- are complete and weights are recorded there.
practice restraint, perform blood draws, perform
tests, administer vaccines, and become familiar The student becomes the in house foster parent for
the animal. ...the consistent, primary overseer of
with the vaccines and tests we routinely perform. the animal's well being while they live at Vet Tech
We go to the Shelbyville Animal Shelter about Institute. Some of these animals are strays. Some
have never had a loving home. Some have been
every other week. We usually go on Mondays or surrendered. Some have been abused. Some have
Tuesdays at 3:00pm. If you are unable to attend never been socialized or loved or pampered or
you can always help “check-in” the animals when taught or given a chance to show their personalities
and to love back. By having one or two students
they arrive at school. Checking-In animals usually
who are very familiar with the animals’ appearance,
entails setting up their kennels, calculating food, behavior, and health issues upon entering our
weighing the animal, restraining for rabies facility the advocate is able to pick up subtle
vaccine, micro-chipping the animal, and other changes that might otherwise not be noticed. Each
of us would be aware of the drastic obvious
tasks as needed. changes. But just as your pet at home is constantly
If you have any questions feel free to ask the observed and you notice when something "just isn't
quite right" with the animal so does the advocate
shelter leaders- Hannah Strom (7VT12) or Kayla notice changes good or bad with the animal. The
Lindsay (11VT12). Also take a look at the white student becomes the animals voice.....what does it
board across from Ms. Moody’s office for the seem to like or dislike, with what animals does your
animal seem comfortable or aggressive around,
time and date that we will be attending shelter.
what food seems to work best if there is an issue,
does the animal prefer to eat with someone near it
or otherwise it will not eat, are there changes in the
skin or eyes or ears or coat, should a harness be
used, is there an injury that was not there on
arrival, is there an indication of parasites, does the
animal eat blankets, do they prefer a certain toy or
play activity. The advocate provides input into the
day to day care of the animal and shares
information that others could use to improve the
interaction with it.
If you are interested in becoming an advocate,
contact Lena Lewis or Cherokee Macy, in 07VT12.

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SVTA
Student Vet Tech Association
Welcome to the Vet Tech Institute! As Vet Tech students you have the
opportunity to become part of the SVTA. The SVTA is run by the students and is a
group for Vet Tech students only.
What we do-
Fundraisers
Monthly newsletters
Activities to promote the profession
Why be a part of this group?
Great opportunity to get to known other students
Resume builder
Help out animals, other students, and yourself while having fun
How to join-
Contact our faculty advisor Ms. Shelby at
Meetings are usually held once a month and scheduled when all students
are finished with class. Meeting times and room numbers are announced
prior to meetings.
We hope you will join us!

8. THE TECH TIMES MARCH 2013
Student Senate
At
International Business College
Student senate is a building-wide organization that encourages interaction
between disciplines. It consists of a group of individuals from each of the
school’s different degree programs who act as a voice for their classmates.
The Senate meets every 2-3 weeks for approximately thirty minutes during the active school
day. Meetings consist of discussing ways to better the school’s image and efficiency, finding
fun ways to try to get the people from different degree programs to interact with each other,
providing activities to relieve stress on
If you are someone who has a lot of great ideas students, and organizing projects to help our
and loves to share them, this may be an surrounding community.
organization for you to consider joining!
The Mission statement of the Student Senate at
International Business College is to promote
unity among students by providing an opportunity to participate in student activities as well as
community services. The group improves communication by serving as a liaison between the
student body and the school’s administration and discusses possible school improvements. The
student representative’s experience is enriched through opportunities to develop and practice
leadership skills, and the student body benefits from the social activities and service projects
that the Senate plans.
If you have any questions about
the Student Senate or would like
to sit in on a meeting, contact
Kassie Hickman of 7VT12.