Curriculum Vitae
Linda Rojas Knight
Veterinary Technician I
Amanda Friedeck, Supervisor
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843
lrojas@cvm.tamu.edu
PERSONAL DATA
Education:
1998
2008
2009
AAS Lonestar College
AA
Lonestar College
AS
Lonestar College
Associate of Applied Science
Associate of Arts
Associate of Sciences
Licenses:
1998
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Registered Veterinary Technician, Texas
Professional Experience:
07/2011-Present
Small Animal Veterinary Technician I
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
09/1998-07/2011
Small Animal Radiology & Ultrasound Technician
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
05/1996-09/1998
Small Animal Surgery Technician
Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist, Houston, TX
10/1994-05/1996
Veterinary Technician Assistant,
249 Animal Clinic, Houston, TX
CONTINUING EDUCATION
2012 Be a Germ Buster (Infection Prevention)
2012 Desflurane, An Inhalant Anesthetic
2012 3rd Annual Canine Paramedicine Conference
2012 18th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
2011
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2010
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2001
2001
TomoTherapy Hi-Art Operator Station
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
2nd Annual Canine Paramedicine Conference
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Veterinary PET/CT Symposium
Veterinary Technical Nutritional Counselor Training
Canine Paramedicine Conference
Veterinary Technical Nutritional Counselor Training 1-day
Management of Traumatic Equine Injuries
Nutritional Management of Arthritis
Canine Paramedicine Conference
Feline Chronic Diarrhea-Now What?
Microbiology Sample Submission
Capnography-Practical Application the Vet
Be Very Afraid...An Update on Methicillin Resistant Staph
Southwest Veterinary Symposium
Aftercare for the Chemo Patient
Pain Recognition and Management
Veterinary Rehabilitation Overview
Focal Skeletal Muscle Update of Tc99m-HDP caused by Peroneal Nerve
Blocks in Horses
MRI Findings Assoc w/Neurological Impairment in Dogs w/Acute
Intervertebral Disk Herniation
The Underwater Treadmill: A Potential Source Of Nosocomial Infections in
Veterinary Patients
Sound Technologies Vet US Education Program
Spine Positioning Wet Lab Training
Cementless Total Hip Positioning Wet Lab Training
16th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
TVMA Annual Conference
Vaccine Transport, Storage, & Handling
Managing Obesity in Dogs & Cats
Understanding & Treating Diabetic Ketoacidosis
The Anatomy of the Liver & How it Functions
Small Animal Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
14th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
Small Animal Seminar Series: Radiology Machines
13th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
Large Animal Seminar Series: Understanding Animal Rehab
12th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
Small Animal Radiology Imaging Resources, Inc
10th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
Small Animal Bandaging/Tech Rounds
9th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
Alternative Therapies-Tech Rounds
Annual Feline Medicine Symposium
2000
1999
1998
1998
1998
7th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
6th Annual Veterinary Technician Conference
Clinical Rounds: What’s New in Treating Arthritis
Clinical Rounds: Nuclear Scintigraphy
Clinical Rounds: An Overview of Hyperadrenocortism
Additional Activities:
Aggieland Pets With A Purpose (APWAP)
Pet Education, Rehabilitative, & Emotional Assistance
2006-2007
2009 Parent’s Weekend
April 4, 2009
2011 Paws to the Pavement
Beat The Hell Outta Cancer
Honors and Awards:
Certificate of Appreciation
National Veterinary Technician Week
Yearly
Employee off the Month
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
Feb 2008
Ten Years of Service
TX A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
August 2008
Student Choice Awards
Most Patient-Small Animal Hospital
Oct 2008
Presentations To the Public:
2012 18th Annual Veterinary Technician Seminar
Radiology Positioning Wet Lab
March 31-April 1, 2012
2011 The Production of X-Rays. Radiology rounds for Small Animal Radiology
Technician, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine
2010 What Makes a Quality Image. Radiology rounds for Small Animal Radiology
Technician, Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine
2005 12th Annual Veterinary Technician Seminar
Radiology Positioning Wet Lab
April 22-24, 2005
2003 10th Annual Veterinary Technician Seminar
Basic Abdomen Ultrasound Wet Lab 1 & 2
April 25-27, 2003
2000 7th Annual Veterinary Technician Seminar
Abdomen Ultrasound Wet Lab
April 28-30, 2000
1999 6th Annual Veterinary Technician Seminar
Canine Hip Dysplasia Wet Lab
April 23-25, 1999
Scholarly Actives:
2009 Texas A&M Small Radiology Department
Helpful Hints for Quality Radiographs & Correct Positioning
Professional Organization:
Texas Veterinary Medical Association
National Association of Veterinary Technicians
Veterinary Cancer Society
Veterinary Support Personnel Network
Veterinary Imaging Club
Veterinary Emergency Team