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September 2024
Employee of the Month
This month’s grand prize winner is Mikayla Wrasse, CVT, of University of Illinois Vet Med South Clinic!
Mikayla Wrasse, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
University of Illinois Vet Med South Clinic
Year started in vet medicine: 2016
Years with practice: 4
Nominated by: VMSC staff
Why is Mikayla so awesome?
She does so much to keep Primary Care at the South Clinic running smoothly, while also always being willing to jump in and help Urgent Care, or even work nights/weekends in the ICU.
How does she go above and beyond?
Keeping all our doctors’ schedules, meetings, time off, and appointments on track is easily the work of three people and she does it like a champ. Not to mention keeping track of the vet students, tech students, and tech externs.
In their own words:
Why do you love your job:
Every day is different. I love that I get to help both animals and students. In addition to helping teach others, I get to learn new things every day as well.
Pets at home:
Boxer/pit mix named Chase, dachshund named Ollie, Bernese mountain dog named Yogi.
What brought you to the profession:
Shelter medicine is what brought me into the field. I love animals and I want to help them as much as I can.
Hobbies outside of work:
Taking my dogs to the dog park, outdoor activities, and trying/experiencing new things.
Photo courtesy of VMSC
Nominate Your Employee of the Month
Each month in Trends, we will spotlight a team member from an accredited practice. Does your team boast an outstanding veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, customer service representative, or kennel worker? Nominate your employee at aaha.org/EOTM, and you and your employee can win $500 in gift cards courtesy of CareCredit!*
*The Employee of the Month contest is administered by AAHA.
