MCC-Maple Woods Veterinary Technology

08/02/2026

Today, we're excited to share some wonderful news!
The Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program has been named the 2026 Program of the Year by the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators!
This national recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our incredible students, supportive administration, faculty, staff, and the many clinical partners and supporters who help make our program exceptional.
We are truly honored by this recognition and proud to celebrate this achievement with our college community. Congratulations to everyone who has played a part in making the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program a place of excellence!

08/01/2026

⏰ The countdown is on!

We've been waiting for this moment, and later today we'll finally be able to share some exciting news.

Stay tuned—you won't want to miss this exciting announcement! 🎉 🐾

07/02/2026

FINALLY!!!!! ISAAC GOT ADOPTED!!! ♥️🐶 🎉

Sincere thank you to everyone who shared his info!!

07/01/2026

UPDATE.... HE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!! ♥️

We got to go see Isaac today! He's still such a sweet happy boy... But he DESPERATELY wants a home and a yard to call his own. Please check him out at City of North Kansas City Animal Shelter. His adoption fee is sponsored. ALL veterinary care completed. He has a month of training sponsored. He will come with heartworm prevention and ectoparasite control!

05/27/2026

We are currently seeking a qualified Adjunct Anatomy Instructor to join our Veterinary Technology Program.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DVM or RVT to contribute to the education and development of future veterinary technicians. Candidates should have a strong foundation in anatomy and a commitment to student success.

📌 Adjunct position with a collegial instructional team
📌 Collaborative, student-centered learning environment
📌 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in veterinary technology education

We encourage interested applicants and those who know a qualified candidate to reach out or share this posting.

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mcckc/jobs/5114482-0/temp-faculty-veterinary-technology-instructor-fall-2026

POOL POSITION Application materials for this position is accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand. Assignments may be scheduled but not granted based on enrollment and/or operational decisions.Temporary faculty serve the college and students by providing high quality instruction and e...

05/19/2026

🎓🐾 Congratulations to the MCC-Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program Class of 2026! 🐾🎓

What an amazing journey it has been watching each of you grow, learn, and become the compassionate, hardworking future Registered Veterinary Technicians we always knew you could be. From your very first labs and nervous hands holding tiny patients, to mastering skills with confidence and heart, we are beyond proud of everything you have accomplished since joining this program. ❤️

You’ve survived early mornings, long study nights, endless anatomy terms, and enough fur, slobber, and scrubs to last a lifetime. And somehow… you still chose to love this profession even more. That says everything about the kind of RVTs you are going to become.

As you step into this next chapter, we wish you all the success, happiness, and fulfillment on the road ahead. The veterinary world is lucky to have such dedicated, compassionate people entering the field. Your patients may not be able to say “thank you,” but every wagging tail, gentle purr, and happy recovery will remind you why this journey was worth it. 🐶🐱🐴

Remember: “Animals may not speak our language, but veterinary technicians speak fluently in compassion.” 💙

And of course, one final lesson before you go:
No matter where life takes you… always watch where you kneel in a kennel. 😄🐾

Congratulations again, Class of 2026! Your Maple Woods family will always be cheering you on. Go make a difference — one paw print at a time. 🩺✨

05/12/2026

URGENT!

The end of the semester is here and we still have FOUR dogs that need loving homes or foster placement! These dogs have been part of the MWVT family since January and deserve a new family to love.

If you'd like to learn more, please visit: https://www.mwvtadoption.com/

MWVT Office: 816-604-3235

Note: Beretta has been adopted!

04/18/2026

The Veterinary Technology Program had some *very special guests* on campus… and no, not the furry kind this time 🐾

We welcomed back some of our amazing program graduates (aka the people who survived what we’re currently going through 😅) along with a few new faces for a career panel—and let’s just say, they did NOT hold back.

They answered all the big questions:
“What does life actually look like after graduation?”
“Am I going to know what I’m doing on day one?”
“How do I not panic the first time it’s all on me??”

Spoiler alert: Everyone *does* panic a little… and that’s normal.

Our panelists got real about the fears, the stress, and those “oh no, it’s my responsibility now” moments—but more importantly, they shared how they worked through it. From leaning on their team, to trusting their training, to realizing you don’t have to know everything (just where to find the answer 👀), it was exactly the kind of honesty we all needed.

Also comforting: they were sitting in our exact seats once upon a time… probably just as stressed, caffeinated, and questioning their life choices 😂

Now they’re out there doing the job, helping patients, and making a difference every single day—which makes everything we’re working toward feel a whole lot more real.

✨ **Special Thank You To:**

* Cati Martin, RVT
* Kendra Dostaler, RVT, VTS (EVN)
* Dosha Atwell, RVT
* Hannah Callahan, RVT
* Melissa Andrasik, RVT, BS

Your time, honesty, and advice meant more than you know. You didn’t just answer questions—you gave us confidence that we’ll figure it out too 💙

04/15/2026

A huge thank you to our amazing Maple Woods Veterinary Technology alumni who came back to campus and reminded us that veterinary medicine definitely keeps life interesting — because where else do you casually spend your day learning while holding a tarantula, watching a snake glide by, and meeting a hedgehog all in one class? 😄🕷️🐍🦔

Rei Wirsig, RVT (Class of 2019) brought the ultimate “creepy crawlies” lineup — centipedes, cockroaches, tarantulas, scorpions, geckos, and more — giving students the chance to step outside their comfort zones and learn that even the smallest patients deserve confident, careful handling.

Sarah Miller, RVT (Class of 2018) brought a tarantula and once again proved she has a talent for turning nervous laughter into curiosity. Her handling guidance, fun facts, and educational approach helped students realize that understanding an animal often makes it far less intimidating.

Emily Vega, RVT (Class of 2024), with help from David Mendoza, introduced a tortoise, hedgehog, and bearded dragon, showing students how patience and proper support make handling exotic species smoother for both the animal and the technician.

Jeana Arndt, RVT (Class of 2015), along with Dez, brought a tortoise and two snakes, helping students practice staying calm, observant, and respectful while learning techniques that can make future clinical situations much less intimidating.

One of the best parts of experiences like this is knowing that these hands-on lessons truly matter in the future. As future Registered Veterinary Technicians, students may one day work with exotic pets, wildlife, or nervous owners who need reassurance, and having early exposure to safe handling, species behavior, and confidence-building can make a real difference in practice.

Having graduates return to Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program to share how much they have grown since graduation also reminds current students that learning does not stop after the classroom — it keeps growing with every patient, every challenge, and every new species you meet.

We appreciate all of you for coming back, sharing your knowledge, and helping shape the next generation of RVTs — one scale, shell, leg, and exoskeleton at a time 🐢🦎🕸️✨