Biographical note

Elaine Anthony is an associate professor of veterinary technology in both the on campus and online veterinary technology programs at St. Petersburg College and is employed part-time at a veterinary internal medicine clinic. She holds an AS degree in veterinary technology from St. Petersburg College. She also holds an AA in music, a BS in elementary education and MA in adult education. She is certified as a veterinary technician and has earned a certificate in Veterinary Hospital Management. She has over 20 years experience as a veterinary technician educator. She is also a consultant for Nestle Purina and a member of the editorial board for Veterinary Technician. Dr. Sirois is the Program Director of Veterinary Technology at Penn Foster College. She received her AAS degree in veterinary technology from Camden County College and also holds a BS and an MS in Biology and an Ed.D in instructional technology and distance education. She is certified as both a veterinary technician & laboratory animal technician and has over 20 years experience as a veterinary technician educator in both traditional and distance education programs. Dr. Sirois is a past-president of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators and a member of the editorial board for Veterinary Technician.