Special Guests
Amy D'Andrea
Amy D'Andrea is a credentialed veterinary technician with over 30 years of experience in animal care and education. As the founder of Pet Emergency Academy, she is dedicated to empowering pet owners and professionals with lifesaving skills through comprehensive training programs in pet CPR, first aid, and emergency response. A subject matter expert in veterinary technology, Amy taught as an associate professor in AVMA-accredited veterinary technician programs for 18 years. She is also an accomplished author of numerous textbooks and a renowned speaker across the country. Known for her engaging teaching style and commitment to animal health, Amy continues to make a significant impact by equipping people with the knowledge they need to protect pets in emergencies.In this podcast episode, we’re shining a spotlight on friend and industry partner Pet Emergency Academy, an internationally recognized organization dedicated to educating pet owners and animal professionals in pet emergency response and first aid.
Renowned for their comprehensive virtual training programs, they offer a range of classes that cover everything from basic first aid and CPR techniques to advanced emergency care. The academy’s courses are designed by credentialed veterinary professionals who bring real-world experience and a deep understanding of animal health and safety to the course content.
Today, we’ll be joined by Amy D’Andrea, founder of Pet Emergency Academy and a credentialed veterinary technician with over 30 years of experience in animal care and education. She and Joe will dig into why certification is so important for any professional who works with pets, avenues for obtaining certification and how often, and many more related topics.
Be sure to visit their website while listening to this episode!
More About The Pet Emergency Academy
Pet Emergency Academy is a collaborative effort created by animal and veterinary professionals coming together to develop high quality, relevant and industry specific online certification and continuing education programs. Their curriculum is constantly updated to include the latest best practices and research in veterinary medicine. Beyond their educational offerings, Pet Emergency Academy is also committed to promoting pet safety awareness and supporting various animal welfare initiatives. They have become a trusted resource for pet owners, veterinary staff, animal rescue workers, and pet care professionals, aiming to create a community where every pet’s health and well-being is a priority.
Certificates are increasingly recognized by employers and clients as validation of special skills and knowledge. Our certificate programs offer the possibility to pet owners and animal professionals alike to study broad or specialized areas of pet first aid.
Earning a certificate demonstrates your willingness to make both the financial and time commitments necessary for professional and career development and success. A certificate is only as good as the knowledge and skills gained by the student and Pet Emergency Academy proudly stands behind you with our name on your Certification.
About Joe
Joe Zuccarello is president of the Paragon School of Pet Grooming, leaders in grooming education on campus and online. He possesses more than three decades of experience in the pet grooming, product development and pet business consulting disciplines.Links Mentioned in This Episode:
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