Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee
The Advisory Committee is extremely important because it is a mechanism to (1) improve communication; (2) solicit the confidence of the public; (3) obtain valuable input on the programs and services available to students with disabilities; (4) include the students’ voice in the process of maintaining a strong disability support program Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310- 67312 and 84850, Education Code
Contact Information
Amy Rice, RVT
Program Coordinator
Allan Hancock College
805-922-6966 ext. 3480
amy.rice@hancockcollege.edu
Members
- Chair - Amy Rice, RVT AHC Vet Tech Coordinator and Professor
- Kristi Bixby, Santa Barbara Humane Society
- Kerri Burns, Santa Barbara Humane Society
- Dr. Brenda Forsythe, Orcutt Veterinary Hospital
- Lori Garrard, Lompoc Veterinary Clinic
- Dr. Helen Harris, Animal Clinic of Santa Maria
- Vanessa Lopez, Santa Barbara Humane Society
- Dr. Katie Marrie, Santa Barbara Humane Society
- Linda Metaxas, Community Member
- Shelley Rice, Community Member
- Jesslyn Tilley, County of Santa Barbara: Santa Maria Animal Shelter
- Julie Yuhas, California Polytechnic State University
Meetings
Upcoming Meetings
Spring 2026
Meeting Documents
2024-05-14 Notes Veterinary Advisory Meeting
2023-05-12 Notes Veterinary Advisory Meeting