Veterinary Technician of the Year Award

Criteria for Veterinary Technician of the Year are as follows:


  • Member in good standing of the DVMA
  • Of sound and moral character
  • Licensed to practice in the State of Delaware
  • Outstanding achievement in veterinary technology


DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: September 15, 2026


Award recipients will be notified by email in late September. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Fall Conference luncheon on October 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE


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2025 Award Recipient


Sarah Warren, LVT


2025 Veterinary Technician of the Year Award was presented to  Sarah Warren, LVT  in recognition of her exceptional skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication to veterinary practice and animal rescue, exemplifying the true spirit of an outstanding veterinary technician and champion for animal welfare.

Past Award Recipients

2025 - Sarah Warren, LVT

2024 - Natalie Herring, LVT, VTS (Ophthalmology)

2023 - Lisa Garrison, LVT

2022 - Alison Neutz, LVT
2021 - Sharon Welch-Dorman, LVT
2019 - Autumn Cooper, LVT