2026 Executive Board Members
PresidentLori Cardenas, LVTLori graduated from Stautzenberger College in Maumee Ohio. She became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2005 and has been in Veterinary Medicine for almost 30 years. Lori has worked at various Veterinary Clinics, ER's, a Humane Society and has been in Practice Management for almost 10 years. Lori is currently teaching “Veterinary Assisting” to High Schoolers at the LISD (Lenawee Intermediate School District) in Adrian part time and Full time at a Veterinary Hospital as a Practice Manager and LVT. The highlight of her career was working the summer of 2019 with “Dr. Oakley the Yukon Vet” in Alaska and the Yukon Territory, Canada on her T.V. Show for Nat Geo Wild. Lori is in Season 8 for anyone who watches the show! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and dog, Bindi.
President-ElectJennifer McLean, LVTJennifer has worked in vet med for 23 years and has been licensed for 19 years. She has worked in private and corporate hospitals giving hergood feel on how both are run. She is currently the HM at herhospital as well as continuing to work as an LVT. She loves being an LVT and she's proud to tell people what she does. She would like to be able to tell our community in Michigan who we are and what we do! She wants to help our younger generation see what being a LVT means and how you can help companion animals and their parents.
Recording SecretarySarah Berens, LVTrecordingsecretary@mivettechs.org Sarah has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional at the Kentwood Cat Clinic for 12 years. In her spare time, she enjoys raising orphan kittens, assisting with local youth 4-H, and raising animals on her hobby farm.  TreasurerErika Pease, LVT, CVPMErika has been a licensed veterinary technician for 25 years and is passionate about supporting her fellow Licensed Veterinary Technicians. Erika graduated from Macomb Community College with honors in 1999 and earned her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) accreditation in 2019. She has worked in emergency medicine but mostly enjoys working in a small animal private practice setting. She enjoys working with patients and educating clients but her biggest enjoyment is leading her amazing team at a small animal private practice. She has managed a practice for over 12 years and has enjoyed teaching and learning beside her team. She enjoys continuing her education in many areas of veterinary medicine and then sharing and expanding that knowledge with other technicians. In her free time, you will find her traveling with her family, reading, or enjoying her time at home on her hobby farm with her family and their many pets. |
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