Janet McConnell, CVT
Janet McConnell is proud to be in her 42nd year as a certified veterinary technician, filling clinical roles in general and specialty practice, as well as education, professional development, and management roles in corporate practice over her career. Ms. McConnell is currently the program director of the NAVTA-approved Brookdale Community College’s Veterinary Assistant Program in collaboration with Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, which she helped co-develop. She is also the program director of the Veterinary Nursing Development at NVACompassion-First.
In her spare time, she volunteers at the Monmouth County SPCA. Ms. McConnell’s passion is combining education with fun to help provide best practices for educating clients on preventive healthcare for their pets.
Liza Wysong, BAS, RVT, VTS (CP-Canine/Feline, SAIM)
Liza Wysong has been working in veterinary medicine for over 20 years and is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in canine and feline clinical practice, as well as small animal internal medicine. She is the program director for the Veterinary Technology Program at Rowan College of South Jersey and provides education and training to veterinary technicians through traditional lecturing and online continuing education opportunities. When not teaching, Ms. Wysong is an active member of multiple veterinary organizations and practices as a relief veterinary technician, spending most of her clinical time in specialty practices in both the Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest regions.