VTI FACULTY

All of our students and faculty share a passion for animals. It’s that unique blend of shared passion and shared goals that creates a family like atmosphere and creates the strong bonds of friendship. 

Vet Tech Institute faculty members include:

Joy Ritz, BS, DVM earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture (emphasis in Animal Science) as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University. She worked as a small animal general practitioner on the south side of Indianapolis for 17 years before joining the faculty at International Business College as a veterinary technology instructor in 2016. After a short time of instructing, she became the Program Manager of the Vet Tech Institute at IBC in 2017. She is a wife and mother of 2 boys as well as a Cocker Spaniel (Jules), 3 cats (Goldie, Izzy, Lizzy), 2 Guinea Pigs (Mango, Vader), a Kenyan Sand Boa (Titus), and a Leopard Gecko (Leo). In her free time, she enjoys singing in the praise band at her church.

Jennifer Hartman, BS, RVT, CPDT-KA graduated from Vet Tech Institute at IBC in 2009.  After working at a local shelter and a 24-hour care center, she completed her Bachelor's degree at Purdue University. For the last 7 years she has been working in a small animal general practice in the Lafayette area.  Her special interests include anesthesia and behavior.  While pursuing her interest in behavior, she completed her dog training certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.  In her spare time she enjoys hiking and spending time with her two cats.  

Julie Hix, AAS, RVT Julie graduated with a BA in Psychology from Butler University. After working in a small veterinary clinic, she was encouraged to attend Purdue, and she graduated with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has worked in a variety of places such as Oklahoma State University as the Head Small Animal Medicine Tech teaching veterinary students and running the small animal medicine section; the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Milwaukee doing emergency and critical care; private practice; and finally teaching veterinary technology. Julie is married with three stepchildren, one son, one grandson and another on the way. She lives on a farm with Holstein steers, chickens, several cats, two dogs, and one very spoiled pot belly pig. Julie is a board member of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, which is dedicated to preventing the extinction of these beautiful animals.

Megan Lewis, AAS, RVT is a graduate of Harrison College's veterinary technology program.  Before joining the VTI faculty, she worked for 12 years in small animal practice.  She has a passion for client education, as she knows how rewarding it can be to help people understand how to best care for their pets.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two human children, family and numerous animals including dogs, cats, birds, and small exotics.  

Haley Long, AAS, RVT is a 2012 Harrison College-Northwest graduate in Veterinary Technology and has worked in small animal general practice for the last 8 years. Her special interests include radiology, animal nutrition, and dentistry. She and her husband, Nick, have three pets: two dogs named Sadie and Goliath and a cat named Roshi. They also welcomed a new daughter in April of 2020! In her spare time, Haley loves snuggling with her pets and baby, baking, camping, and traveling.

Caitlyn Nemer, AAS, BS, RVT graduated from Vet Tech Institute at IBC in 2011 as well as Ball State University. She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and spent nearly 7 years in an exotic-only practice before returning to VTI as a member of the faculty. She shares her home with a clowder of cats, two leopard geckos named Yoshi and Snidget, and a giant mischief of rats (which are her favorite exotic pet to own)!     

Jennifer Smith, AS, RVT graduated from Purdue University with an Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology.  She then enjoyed 16 years in practice before joining the staff at IBC.  Her special interests include large animal and emergency medicine.  Jennifer loves spending time outdoors fishing and hiking with her husband and two daughters.  When not at the family farm, you will find her doing puzzles and watching cooking shows with her husky Sycamore. 

Jordan Wuthrich, BS, RVT was raised in LaGrange, KY where her parents and niece still reside. She graduated with a BS with an emphasis in Veterinary Technology from Morehead State University in 2010. During her time at Morehead State University, she did an externship at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine where she discovered her passion for teaching. After graduation, Jordan started at Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital in West Lafayette, IN as a Large Animal and Small Animal Anesthesia Technologist. In September 0f 2017, she earned her VTS in Anesthesia & Analgesia. In December of 2018, Jordan changed roles within Purdue to Senior Instructional Technologist. She instructed in clinical skills courses in the DVM program and small animal nursing courses in the Veterinary Nursing program. Since joining VTI in 2021, Jordan has been teaching anesthesia and large animal courses. Her special interests include pain management and local/regional blocks. She currently lives outside of Indianapolis with her three dogs (Izzy, Leo, and Jade) and one cat (Mark).

Kevin Williams, AAS, BA, BS, RVT was trained as a high school chemistry teacher before becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. He earned his Vet Tech degree from Harrison College and worked in small animal general practice for 5 years before coming to VTI at IBC. He teaches our Math & Chemistry courses as well as helps students outside of class with tutoring as necessary. He and his wife have 2 boys: Ryan & their new baby Jacob. (They do not currently own any pets, but we will be working on that situation!) 

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Accreditation

The International Business College Veterinary Technology program is accredited by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The address and telephone number of the American Veterinary Medical Association is 1931 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 925-8070.

To become a veterinary technician, an individual must successfully complete a program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). 

To become a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), individuals must also take and pass the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) and a written jurisprudence examination. An individual who is not a registered veterinary technician may not use the title “registered veterinary technician,” “veterinary technician,” or the abbreviation “RVT” in Indiana. International Business College cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to work as veterinary technicians in Indiana or any other state at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

International Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The address, telephone number, and website of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges are 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, (703) 247-4212, www.accsc.org. 

International Business College is authorized by the Indiana Board for Postsecondary Proprietary Education (BPE).