Becky Taylor, RVT, MA
Owner
Becky
Specialization
Interpersonal Communication, Conflict management, Coaching and Mentoring, Keynote and Conference Presentations
Career Background
Current Entrepreneur, 3 years leading communication and developing team culture, 5 years coaching professional skills to veterinary students, 19 years teaching in college level animal health and communication courses, 7 years in private veterinary practice.
Vintage RVT - 30 years and counting...
Education
Master of Arts, Professional Communication, Royal Roads University, BC
Certificate, Leadership and Development, Chair Academy, AB
Certificate, Veterinary Hospital Management, St. Lawrence College, ON
Diploma, Animal Health Technology, Fairview College, AB
Industry Experience
Committee: International Conference for Communication in Veterinary Medicine
Council & Committees: Alberta Veterinary Medical Association
Committees & Board of Director: Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association
Board of Director: Registered Veterinary Technologists and Technicians of Canada
Fun Facts
Founder, BS Communication Strategies
Co-Founder, The Horsewoman's Club
Mom of 2 talented & amazing kids
Wife of Colin
Owner of 4 amazing horses, 2 dogs, many cats...
Horsewoman
Fave color = orange
Loves dancing!
Madeline, Front of House
Career Background
Ranch Hand, Horse Trainer, Farrier, Swim Coach, Lifeguard, Marketing
Education
Equine Science Degree
Farrier Science Degree
Special Interests
Horses, hiking, music, swimming, reading, & my dogs.
Fun Facts
Blacksmith
Horsewoman
Owner of Cowgirl Captures Photography
Diane, The Books
Career Background
Administration, payroll, bookkeeping
Education
Project Management
Special Interests
Riding my e-bike, walking, swimming, SUP, reading, travelling
Fun Facts
Spoiling grandchildren
New technology
Would like to live long enough to have a Jetson mobile!
Sage, Fellow Communication Nerd
Career Background
Communication roles throughout her entire career, with 17 years of experience in Radio and Television News Media.
She is accustomed to high-stress, high-energy environments, excelling in "need to know now" communication.
Sage has led both small and large teams in corporate and non-profit sectors.
Her responsibilities have included managing inter-company communications and client-facing interactions.
She specializes in Media Relations, Public Relations, and Organizational Communications.
Special Interests
Sage has a special interest in Crisis Communication and Communication Strategizing and Planning.
She believes in the power of a well-thought-out plan as the best defense for managing difficult interactions.
Sage is a lifelong learner, continuously enhancing her skills through the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
Dr. Amanda, Integration Services
Career Background
Amanda graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2001.
Co-owner of Preston Animal Clinic in Cambridge, Ontario, a small animal and exotics practice.
Coach at the Ontario Veterinary College for the Art of Veterinary Medicine course.
Mentor in the small animal Clinical Studies rotation.
Served on the Complaints Committee for the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.
Joined NVA Canada in 2021 as a clinical veterinarian and coach for DVMs and RVTs.
Strong advocate for team-based medicine and the integration of RVTs in veterinary practice.
Special Interests
Dedicated to improving outcomes for RVTs, DVMs, practice owners, clients, pets, and the veterinary industry.
Enjoys spending time at the cottage, hiking with dogs, undertaking renovation projects, and relaxing by the lake.
