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VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY
North Dakota State University

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Faculty and Staff

The faculty and staff of the Veterinary Technology Program are dedicated to quality in both education and animal care. They are always willing to make time for students and offer any help they can. One veterinarian, two licensed veterinary technicians, a registered medical technologist and a microbiologist comprise the faculty and staff of the program.

Tom Colville, DVM, MSc
Robinson Hall 104
231-7530
thomas.colville@ndsu.edu

Background:
NDSU Veterinary Technology Program, 1976-present
Private veterinary practice, Arlington, VA, 1973-1976.
Private veterinary practice, New Orleans, LA, 1971-1972

Teaching Responsibilities:
VETS 135 - Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals
VETS 255 - Fundamentals of Veterinary Radiography
VETS 259 - Small Animal Disease
VETS 357 - Veterinary Pharmacology
VETS 358 - Veterinary Surgical Nursing Techniques

Extracurricular Activities
Advisor to the Vet Tech Club
Active in the Association for Veterinary Technician Educators

Outside Interests:
Board Member, Humane Society, Fargo ND
Rides Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Taking his "boys" Beau (pictured) and Allover, a golden, to the dog park.

David Berryhill, PhD
Robinson Hall Room 133
231-7694
david.berryhill@ndsu.edu

Background:
Ph.D., Bacteriology, Iowa State University - 1971
M.S., Bacteriology, Iowa State University - 1969
B.A., Biology, Simpson College - 1966

Administrative Position:
Director of Special Programs
College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources
Veterinary Technology Student Advisor

Teaching Responsibilities:
VETS 440 - Zoonoses

Faculty Advisor:
NDSU Volleyball Club

Award:
William J. and Angelyn A. Austin Advising Award for Excellence - 2005


Sarah Wagner, DVM, PhD
Robinson Hall Room 101
231-5393
sarah.wagner@ndsu.edu

Background:
Veterinary technology program at NDSU, August 2004- present
Large Animal Practice and PhD in Pharmacology, Iowa State University 1999-2004
Mixed Animal Practice in Southwestern Virginia

Teaching Responsibilities / Activities:
VETS 115 - Medical Terminology
VETS 150 - Introduction to the Veterinary Profession

VETS 357 - Pharmacology
VETS 358 - Anesthesiology/Surgical Nursing
Large and Small Animal Practice with students
Research in Dairy Cattle Health and Clinical Pharmacology

Extracurricular Activities:
Member of the NDSU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Member of the Committee on Pharmaceutical and Biological Issues, American Association of Bovine Practitioners
Member of the American College of Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology

Outside Interests:
Reading, writing, and other indoor activities

Family:
Husband Zach and cats Punkin, and Lemmy


Eloyes Hill, BS
Robinson Hall 103
231-7846
eloyes
.hill@ndsu.edu

Background:
NDSU Veterinary Technology Program 1983 - present
Medical Technology Certification, completed in Fayetteville, Arkansas 1979
BS degree in Zoology, and secondary life sciences teaching certificate University of Arizona, 1969.

Teaching Responsibilities:
VETS 357 - Veterinary Pharmacology - lab
VETS 385 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology I
VETS 386 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology II
VETS 387 - Veterinary Clinical Pathology III
VETS 485 - Externship

Extracurricular Activities:
Active in the Association for Veterinary Technician Educators

Outside Interests:
In the summers she volunteers with various wildlife organizations counting loons, banding birds and taking part in other wildlife surveys.

Family:
With her husband she lives on one of Minnesota's lakes and has developed an avid interest in sailing and other outdoor activities. Eloyes has completed four courses offered by the American Sailing Association and is becoming more competent and interested in sailing the larger cruisers. Eventually she may like to teach sailing. She has enrolled in the Coast Guard Auxillary and spends many weekends in Warroad, MN training. Her pets include a dog, Chip and a macaw, Mackers.


Eloyes and Mackers


Teresa Sonsthagen, BS, LVT
Robinson Hall 102A
231-7531
teresa.sonsthagen@ndsu.edu

Background:
NDSU Veterinary Technology Program at NDSU in 1981 - present
NDSU - BS in Applied Agriculture, Veterinary Technology in 1992
Worked in a private mixed animal practice until 1981
NDSU - AS in Veterinary Technology Program in 1978
Distinguished Toastmaster and Able Toastmaster Silver in 1994

Teaching Responsibilities:
VETS 150 - Introduction to the Veterinary Profession
VETS 130 - IS/Breeds of Animals
VETS 256 - Veterinary Clinical Techniques and Instruments
VETS 358 - Veterinary Surgical Nursing Techniques - Lab
VETS 359 - Veterinary Hospital Information and Procedures

Extracurricular Activities:
Advisor for Veterinary Technician Club
Secretary/Treasurer 2007 of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
Webmaster of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Webmaster of the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association
Webmaster for First United Methodist Church

Family:
Married to Brian, daughter Katie & Son-in-law Kevin, son Ben, and dog Gus. Teresa likes to make jewelry, knits and crochets, mess around with websites, scrapbooks and reads Science Fiction/Fantasy. She is also a motivational speaker.


Teresa & Andy


Amy Ellwein, BS, LVT
Robinson Hall 105
231-6369
amy.ellwein@ndsu.edu

Background:
NDSU Veterinary Technology Program at NDSU 1998 to present
Employed by both Southgate and Valley Veterinary Hospitals in Fargo, ND.
Worked in the San Francisco Zoo hospital and exotic animal private practice in Belmont, CA
NDSU Graduate 1997 BS Veterinary Technology
SDSU Graduate 1989 BS Art
Worked 4 years as photographic stripper and computer artist

Teaching/Program Responsibilities:
Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Animal Restraint
Manager Robinson Hall Veterinary Wellness Clinic
Ward Care/ Clinic Care Supervisor
Assist with Clinical Techniques and Instruments Lab
Assist with Surgical Nursing Lab

Extracurricular Activities
Adviser of the Vet Tech Club

Outside Interests:
Board Member, Humane Society, Fargo ND
Gotta Stamp Club Member
Petsitter

Family:
3 very large drooly dogs, numerous cats (all shapes and colors), 5 sheep, a vicious rabbit, 2 geriatric fish, and 1 saint husband (Patrick).

 


Amy with red arms after scrubbing in for surgery!



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