12/02/2024
On behalf of PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic - Warwick we are excited to congratulate Jen Morris, CVT on receiving the 2024 Rhode Island Veterinary Technician's Association's Veterinary Technician of the Year award!!
"The Rhode Island Veterinary Technician Association is proud to announce the 2024 Veterinary Technician of the Year is our very own Jen Morris, CVT! Jen received more than twice the number of nominations any Tech of the Year candidate has ever received. Jen's lifelong love for animals began in her family’s veterinary practice, Morris Mobile Animal Clinic in Fall River, MA, where she worked alongside her father, Dr. Kenneth Morris, DVM.
After graduating from Durfee High School as a National Honor Society member and one of the top 10 students in her class, Jen experienced the sudden loss of her father. This tragedy fueled her commitment to raising awareness about the mental health crisis affecting the veterinary community. To deepen her understanding, she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bridgewater State College.
Initially, Jen worked as a social worker, but she soon realized she was most fulfilled when working directly with animals. She then decided to pursue a career as a veterinary technician, joining a general veterinary practice in Massachusetts while studying Veterinary Technology at NEIT. She became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2014 after passing the VTNE.
With years of experience in general practice across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Jen recently transitioned to urgent care and now works at PetMedic Urgent Care in Warwick, RI. She is dedicated to expanding her knowledge in the dynamic field of veterinary medicine. Jen is passionate about the human-animal bond and uses her experience to support pets and the people who love them.
Way to go, Jen! Thank you for always striving to better our profession and being an inspiration to all of us. You're amazing!"
