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| Pi Chis in Action |
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Pi Chis are not women who just talk the talk. We walk the walk. We push. We strive. We persevere. We succeed. And we do it with all the devotion and passion that we have in our hearts. Being seen as “minorities” or women are not obstacles we allow in our paths. Instead, we push past these barriers and open doors to new horizons every day. This is a small sample of our amazing Hermanas in action! Patricia Dominguez Patricia received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Spanish Literature from Syracuse University in 1999 and went on to receive her Veterinary Science Technology degree from SUNY Delhi in 2001. After becoming a licensed veterinary technician, Patricia joined Dr. Brown at Ansonia Veterinary Center, where she developed a passion for veterinary dentistry. Patricia was among the first—and remains one of the few—veterinary technicians to become a credentialed Veterinary Dental Specialist through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. In 2003, Patricia joined the team at Shaker Veterinary Hospital, P.C. in Albany, NY as its primary dental technician. In recognition of improvements to the program and extensive client and community education, the practice was given the Hills National Pet Dental Health Month Award two years in a row. Patricia has cultivated a superb reputation and strong client relationships by establishing a patient care philosophy that stems from her unconditional love of all animals. Patricia is passionate about teaching others about veterinary dentistry. She has lectured around the country, educating the general public about veterinary dental awareness and instructing veterinary professionals in improving the standards of their dental programs. Patricia's writing has been featured in several publications, and she is a co-contributor of the soon-to-be-published Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. She is a member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians, the American Veterinary Dental Society, the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians, and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America. Patricia has also assisted in cultivating veterinary dental awareness in other hospitals and has done numerous lectures to that effect. Currently, she is one of only four dental technicians in the state of New York. Additionally, she inspired the plan of a veterinary dentistry suite in a hospital in Albany (Albany Shaker Veterinary Hospital). Not surprisingly, she is also an active advocate for rescue animals, helping many to find homes. |