Jamie Blanchet, VTS (SAIM)
June 22, 1975 – January 12, 2024
Jamie was born and raised in Virginia and moved to the Tampa area in 1998. There she worked as a veterinary technician for many years. Jamie had many certifications in her field and was always learning new techniques to care for her patients. Jamie so enjoyed helping whatever animal came through the doors, whether it was dogs, cats, owls, birds, eagles, raccoons, squirrels or something else. Jamie was famous for saying, “It’s fine.” She helped them all and was very skilled in her work. She also enjoyed volunteering in wildlife rehabilitation and enjoyed crafts and jigsaw puzzles in her spare time.
June 22, 1975 – January 12, 2024
Jamie was born and raised in Virginia and moved to the Tampa area in 1998. There she worked as a veterinary technician for many years. Jamie had many certifications in her field and was always learning new techniques to care for her patients. Jamie so enjoyed helping whatever animal came through the doors, whether it was dogs, cats, owls, birds, eagles, raccoons, squirrels or something else. Jamie was famous for saying, “It’s fine.” She helped them all and was very skilled in her work. She also enjoyed volunteering in wildlife rehabilitation and enjoyed crafts and jigsaw puzzles in her spare time.
Jane Ebben, VTS (LAIM) Charter Member
June 29, 1955 – September 13, 2022
Jane married her high school sweetheart and took off to explore the west coast, living in Washington for 10 years before moving back to settle in Minnesota where they had their
daughter, Kessa.
Jane loved horses and began her veterinary career at the University of Minnesota, where she helped start the Neonatal Foal Unit. Six years later, she moved to Missouri and worked the next 35 years at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center, where she retired in July 2021. She was passionate about the horses she cared for and always showed compassion not only to the horses, but also the owners. When there was a loss of a beloved horse, Jane would give the family a braided section of the tail as a keepsake. She was a great mentor to both her colleagues and students.
For anyone that was blessed to have known Jane, they know she was a special gift in their life. When she was growing up, she often took charge of the household, making dinners or getting the younger kids to bed at night. In later years, Jane continued to be a caretaker and would be the first to go stay with her siblings when they needed care. When family would visit her, or she would come back to Wisconsin, she’d be the one planning and cooking the meals, enjoying every moment of time with family. Jane always said, “there’s one vacation I prioritize every year and that’s coming home to be with my family”. She hoped one day to move back to Wisconsin and live in “her house” on her sister’s lake.
Jane loved deeply, with her whole heart, always putting others before herself. Her sense of humor was infectious, and she could always make you laugh. She loved her animals and welcomed many rescues throughout the years. Jane enjoyed taking all the dogs on the trail close by her house and gave each of them the best life.
June 29, 1955 – September 13, 2022
Jane married her high school sweetheart and took off to explore the west coast, living in Washington for 10 years before moving back to settle in Minnesota where they had their
daughter, Kessa.
Jane loved horses and began her veterinary career at the University of Minnesota, where she helped start the Neonatal Foal Unit. Six years later, she moved to Missouri and worked the next 35 years at the University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center, where she retired in July 2021. She was passionate about the horses she cared for and always showed compassion not only to the horses, but also the owners. When there was a loss of a beloved horse, Jane would give the family a braided section of the tail as a keepsake. She was a great mentor to both her colleagues and students.
For anyone that was blessed to have known Jane, they know she was a special gift in their life. When she was growing up, she often took charge of the household, making dinners or getting the younger kids to bed at night. In later years, Jane continued to be a caretaker and would be the first to go stay with her siblings when they needed care. When family would visit her, or she would come back to Wisconsin, she’d be the one planning and cooking the meals, enjoying every moment of time with family. Jane always said, “there’s one vacation I prioritize every year and that’s coming home to be with my family”. She hoped one day to move back to Wisconsin and live in “her house” on her sister’s lake.
Jane loved deeply, with her whole heart, always putting others before herself. Her sense of humor was infectious, and she could always make you laugh. She loved her animals and welcomed many rescues throughout the years. Jane enjoyed taking all the dogs on the trail close by her house and gave each of them the best life.
Suzanne Kathleen Crew-Brennan
November 8, 1973 – April 22, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we announce that our fellow RVT, Suzanne Crew, has passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer.This is a loss for so many of us who loved Suzanne for her kindness, sense of humour and for the veterinary field to which she dedicated her career as an RVT.
Suzanne was a technician for over 10 years focused in the area of Ophthalmology, Emergency, Internal Medicine as well as Oncology services. Suzanne’s professional development expanded as she achieved the credential of Veterinary Technician Specialty in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2014. Her expertise had no doubt benefited countless animals and their owners who were touched by her gentle heart.
Her legacy will continue to live on in the memories of the many people she inspired during her career. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
From the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians
November 8, 1973 – April 22, 2015
It is with deep sadness that we announce that our fellow RVT, Suzanne Crew, has passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer.This is a loss for so many of us who loved Suzanne for her kindness, sense of humour and for the veterinary field to which she dedicated her career as an RVT.
Suzanne was a technician for over 10 years focused in the area of Ophthalmology, Emergency, Internal Medicine as well as Oncology services. Suzanne’s professional development expanded as she achieved the credential of Veterinary Technician Specialty in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2014. Her expertise had no doubt benefited countless animals and their owners who were touched by her gentle heart.
Her legacy will continue to live on in the memories of the many people she inspired during her career. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.
From the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians