10/21/2026
🐾💙 Every team member has a “why”—the passion and purpose behind what they do. On Wednesdays, we introduce you to the incredible people who make ROAH special and share what inspires them to care for pets and their people.
This week, Why Wednesday is extra special because we're celebrating National Veterinary Technician Week! 🩺🐾
🌟 Today, we're shining the spotlight on one of our amazing Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Waden!
With 12 years dedicated to veterinary medicine, including 8 years as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, her passion for helping animals goes far beyond a career. It's a calling rooted in compassion, advocacy, and a commitment to being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
💬 Her Why:
"My journey into this field began with my love for animals and my desire to be a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. I chose this profession because I believe every animal deserves compassion, comfort, dignity, and the chance to live a happy, healthy life.
What motivates me most is knowing that the work I do makes a real difference. One of the most rewarding parts of my career is seeing patients who once came to us sick, scared, or struggling return to the hospital healthy, happy, and full of life. Those moments remind me why I chose this path. They are a powerful reminder that behind every treatment, every difficult day, every long shift, and every challenge is an animal whose life we have the opportunity to change." 💙
🐾 This is what veterinary medicine is all about.
Behind every recovered patient, every comforting touch, and every difficult moment is a veterinary professional who gives so much of themselves to make a difference.
During Veterinary Technician Week, we want to recognize just how much our LVTs mean to our patients, our clients, and our entire ROAH family. Their knowledge, dedication, resilience, and compassion never go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for the difference they make every single day. 💙
