The AAVSB Announces Recipient of the 2023 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award is Sarah Henderson, a graduating Veterinary Technology senior from Long Island University

The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award is Sarah Henderson, a graduating Veterinary Technology senior from Long Island University. 

 This award is given to a veterinary technician/nursing student who has demonstrated a commitment to celebrating diversity and inclusion in the veterinary profession to best serve animals and the public, as well as community involvement and how the recipient has exhibited cultural humility and competence as a veterinary professional. 

 

“Congratulations to Sarah Henderson as the recipient of the VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award. The AAVSB is honored to present this award to celebrate diversity within the profession of Veterinary Technicians. Creating opportunities to support and recognize the dedicated Veterinary Technicians professionals is a priority of the AAVSB's Member Boards"

-Leslie Knachel, President of the AAVSB

 

Sarah has been involved in the veterinary field for some time. She has volunteered at a small general practice, interned at a small animal oncology center, and worked in a large emergency and specialty facility where she has grown to love working in both emergency and neurology. She has taken the initiative to learn about conversation medicine for endangered animals by traveling abroad! As a future veterinary technologist, Sarah knows that she will be able to continue working hands-on in a welcoming hospital environment, contributing to the quality of animal care given. Her involvement in community work and cultural education will help her continue to include co-workers in patient care, making the hospital a welcoming community. 

After graduating and passing the VTNE, Sarah hopes to continue helping the Post Vet Tech Club at Long Island University, volunteering with them at local animal shelters, fundraising, and bringing public awareness to local shelters. With an Alaskan Athabascan background, Sarah also hopes to spread cultural awareness on historical Native American Events and traditional practices. She continues to learn more about her family’s history and the rich diversity of the Athabascan community. Being an inclusive worker helps in welcoming others to express their own cultural backgrounds.

Join us in congratulating Sarah on receiving the VTNE Celebrating Diversity Award! 

 

Learn more by going to our Scholarship Awards page. 

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About the AAVSB: The AAVSB is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen the veterinary regulatory community. The membership of the AAVSB consists of 62 jurisdictions representing all of the United States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and nine Canadian provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Saskatchewan.