Employee of the Month, March 2024
This month’s employee of the month prize winner is Amanda Witkowski, CVT, of Berkeley Veterinary Center in Bayville, New Jersey!
Amanda Witkowski, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Berkeley Veterinary Center, Bayville, New Jersey
Started in veterinary medicine: 2017
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Years with practice: 6.5
Nominated by: The team at Berkeley Veterinary Center
Why Is Amanda So Awesome?
Amanda is smart, kind, patient, and amazing with animals. She is awesome at teaching and shaping new assistants into amazing technicians.
How Does Amanda Go Above and Beyond?
Amanda goes above and beyond every day by helping newer team members learn about animal handling. She offers to work on days we are short, and she is a great multitasker. Her Fear-Free specialty puts clients at ease when they have an anxious pet coming to the vet for an exam. Her main priority is always the patient, and she shows that day in and out!
In Their Own Words |
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Why do you love your job?I love my job because I love helping animals get the care they need while feeling comfortable at the “dogtors.” Being a technician isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am and it makes me feel good and gives me purpose! |
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Pets at home:I have three cats and two dogs. |
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What brought you to the profession?I have loved animals since I was a kid. |
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| Hobbies outside of work:
Traveling, reading, cooking, and any activities where my dogs can come! |
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| Favorite book/TV show:
Breaking Bad, and my favorite actor is Bryan Cranston. |
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Photo courtesy of Berkley Veterinary Center
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