Meet the Board of Directors
President
Matt Hubbel, RVT
Matt graduated from Colby Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2015. He went on to work in Kansas City, Kansas as an RVT for five years before becoming a practice manager. Matt is passionate about empowering technicians to work at the top of their license, and is a firm supporter of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative. Matt lives in Kansas City, Kansas with his wife, Nakita, and their dog and two cats. When not working he can be found playing trombone in one of several local bands.
President
Elect
Position Vacant
Past
President
Emily Zens, RVT
My name is Emily Zens. I grew up in Wellington, Kansas. I obtained my veterinary technician training from Colby Community College (class of 2007). I have worked at Burlingame Road Animal Hospital in Topeka for almost 13 years. Shar pei are my favorite dog breed and I currently have two named Angus and Murphy. My three cats include Luke, Owen and Meatball. My favorite part about being an RVT is laboratory work and client education.
Treasurer/
KBVE Representative
Mary Berg, BS, RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
I received my B.S. in Biology/Microbiology from South Dakota State University, an A.S. in Laboratory Animal Science from Redlands Community College, and my A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College. I am a charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians and received her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Dentistry in June 2006. I am currently serving as the treasurer of the AVDT.
I currently have memberships to the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science and the American Veterinary Dental Society. I worked with Odontex, Inc. and the University of Kansas for over 13 years, specializing in veterinary dental research on products aimed at improving oral health.
I am currently the president of MLB Consulting, a veterinary dental consulting service. I have authored and co-authored over 45 publications including publications in the Journal of Dental Research, the Veterinary Technician Journal, and the NAVTA Journal and have been aspeaker and wet lab instructor at numerous conferences that include the North American Veterinary Conference, Annual Veterinary Forum, American Veterinary Medical Association Conference, and the AAHA conference.
Secretary
Vicky Ograin, MBA, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
Vicky received a registered technician degree in 1983. She served in private practice for 18 years in California, and then 20 years ago began a new career with Hill’s Pet Nutrition. At Hill’s, she is a Education Specialist. In 2007, she completed a Bachelor of Science and in 2008, she completed a Masters in 2008, both in Business Administration. Vicky is on the organizing committee and serves as secretary for the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. She is a life member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and was the president of NAVTA in 2014. Vicky speaks national and internationally and is a published author. She has taught nutrition at a few veterinary technician programs.
NAVTA State
Representative
Angie Harris, BS, RVT
Angie grew up in Colby and was active in 4-H raising and showing cattle, sheep, pigs, as well as training and showing dogs. Growing up, she knew that working in the veterinary field is something she wanted to do at a very young age.
She is an alumna of Kansas State University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. After graduation she returned home and attended CCC’s Veterinary Nursing Program. She graduated from CCC in 2007 with her Veterinary Technician degree. She later received her Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification that same year.
She has worked in Colby at Swartz Veterinary Hospital for the last 13 years before joining CCC. She is excited for the new opportunity to teach at the college. Her mission is to be able to use her knowledge and experience to show the new veterinary nursing students that while this field is challenging it can be very exciting and fulfilling career. She is looking forward to being a chapter advisor for the Student Vet Tech Association on campus program and the NAVTA chapter advisor for the distance learning program and on campus program.
Angie keeps busy in her spare time by volunteering for the 4-H program by being a project leader for the dog obedience program. She also works at the movie theater and has an interest in photography. She is active in the Levant Community Church where she helps with Sunday School and Children’s Church. She has three Australian Shepherds named Gracie, Dallie, & Millie that are her 4-legged children that usually keep her active.
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Member-at -Large
2 Year
Position Vacant
Member-at-Large
1 Year
Position Vacant
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