“Paws Up” – Brought to you by the PVM Wellness Committee

Small Animal Hospital Reception team: (left-right) Rebecca Hainje, Crystal Light, Kennedi Holmes, Janice Karner, Jordan Edwards, Paige Frost, Beth McClannen, and Laura Killian.
Small Animal Hospital Reception team: (left-right) Rebecca Hainje, Crystal Light, Kennedi Holmes, Janice Karner, Jordan Edwards, Paige Frost, Beth McClannen, and Laura Killian.

This week, we are celebrating the Purdue University Small Animal Hospital Reception team as a truly stellar group of helpers! The following staff members have been recognized by a colleague in the veterinary hospital for their exceptional work: Jordan Edwards, Paige Frost, Rebecca Hainje, Kennedi Holmes, Janice Karner, Laura Killian, Crystal Light, and Beth McClannen. A colleague shared, “The phone room/front desk staff are always willing to go above and beyond helping the clients schedule appointments, take payments, and answer questions. They are the backbone of our Small Animal hospital.” Thank you, Small Animal Reception team, for the dedication, professionalism, and warmth you bring to our clients and colleagues every day!

Is there someone at PVM you would like to acknowledge today? Please take a moment to submit a Paws Up nomination for that person. Any PVM staff, faculty, student, or team may be nominated by anyone in our college. It’s easy to do! Just follow this link to complete the simple nomination form. In doing so, you help foster a healthy work environment by expressing appreciation and gratitude. Submissions are published anonymously and may be edited for style and length. For more information, visit the PVM Wellness Committee website.

Writer(s): PVM Wellness Committee | pvmnews@purdue.edu

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