Adrienne Kruzer, BS, RVT, LVT

Adrienne Kruzer is a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), and Level 2 Fear Free Certified professional who has worked with opossums, skunks, ferrets, hedgehogs, chinchillas, pot-bellied pigs, and more for over a decade.

She currently lives with two Pomeranians (Abby and Kiwi), a rescued leopard gecko (Cosmina) and her husband in South Carolina.

Highlights

South Carolina Association of Veterinary Technicians District Representative
Frequent lecturer at veterinary conferences
Credentialed veterinary technician since 2007
Veterinary Nursing Program Relations Manager for Veterinary Emergency Group

Experience

Adrienne has worked at several multi-doctor, AAHA-accredited, modern animal hospitals over the course of 15+ years fulfilling many roles, including management, trainer, head tech, and more. She has also worked with a veterinary pharmaceutical company, educating animal clinics on how to safely use anesthetic drugs as well as a veterinary supplement company educating veterinary professionals and pet owners. She currently works as the Veterinary Nursing Program Relations Manager for Veterinary Emergency Group.

Adrienne lectures on various pet topics, especially nutrition and exotic pet care, and has presented around the country at veterinary conferences.

Education

Adrienne is credentialed as a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Ohio and North Carolina and as a Licensed Veterinary Technician in South Carolina and completes several hours of continuing education courses each year to stay up-to-date on medical advancements. In 2016, she became a Fear Free Certified professional, and in 2017, she became a Level 2 Fear Free Certified professional. In 2021, she earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration.

Expertise: Domestic and exotic animal care

Education: Baker College, Cuyahoga Community College

Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina

Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician

Business Name: Vet Tech Without Scrubs

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