All about the network: A Talk with Denise J. Mikita, MS, CVT

摘要

Denise J. Mikita, MS, CVT, knows that personal success starts with a strong community. For her, that includes family and church connections as well as the network she's helped to create as the only full-time executive director of a state technician association. With help from community members and mentors, Denise finally realized her dream of working in the veterinary field after years of working in environmental toxicology. Once she became certified as a technician in 1997, Denise began working in asmall animal clinic and started attending Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians (CACVT) meetings. In late 1999, she became chair of the northern chapter, then served as administrator for 5 years. In June 2006, her title was changed to executive director in recognition of the two distinct aspects of running an association, and an administrator was hired.