Morehead State University’s Dr. Amy Staton, veterinary technology instructor, has been named as one of the top 40 veterinary technology professors in the U.S. by the educational blog Vet Tech Colleges.com.
Those chosen for the list were selected due to a number of criteria:
· Those selected for the list must teach courses in veterinary technology.
· Those on the list serve outside the school.
· Those chosen for the list are affiliated with a number of professional veterinary organizations and associations.
· Those on the list have authored or co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and/or textbooks.
“It is a wonderful feeling to know that I am making a difference in the profession. Although I believe that there is always room for self-improvement, it is recognitions such as this that reassure me that I have found my calling,” said Dr. Staton.
“I truly love what I do. When you love what you do it isn’t a job anymore, it’s a passion and that is evident in my work. I am proud to be part of the MSU Vet Tech Program and honored to work with my fellow colleagues and students,” added Staton.
In addition to being a licensed veterinary technologist, she also holds a doctorate of education, and her research interests include applying interactive virtual simulation to the classroom, as well as the human-animal bond. She teaches on courses related to animal husbandry, radiology and surgical nursing.
Dr. Staton has been an instructor at MSU since 2008.
