Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS (Behavior) holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Washington State University. She has been in the veterinary profession since 1997, and practicing as a licensed technician since 2002. Monique earned her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Behavior in 2011. A leader within the veterinary behavior community, Monique currently serves as the Examination & Credentials Approval Committee Chair of the Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians and on the Exectutive Council for Fear Free. She was named Veterinary Technician of the Year for the USA and Canada by PetPlan in 2015.
A sought-after educator within the veterinary industry, Monique has presented at many major veterinary conferences. Monique’s passion for animal-friendly veterinary medicine and preserving the human-animal bond shines in her teaching style. She has extensive experience educating veterinary and animal-care professionals at the symposium, conference, and in-clinic level.
An innovative educator, she has designed and presented curriculum used nationwide for the Ceva Behavior Advocate Program and the Fear Free Certified Professionals program in addition to presenting at numerous veterinary continuing education conferences. Monique has authored for industry periodicals and has work published in peer-reviewed journals. She is also the co-author of the textbook Cooperative Veterinary Care, slated for March 2018 release by Wiley Blackwell.
Monique’s favorite educational opportunity is visiting teams in their home clinical environments. Being invited into a hospital, clinic, daycare, or shelter affords a unique opportunity to provide specific and relevant suggestions to modify methods or procedures. These personalized sessions enhance the experience for the animals and the veterinary professionals in the environment where they work together every day.
When she is not practicing medicine at Mercer Island Veterinary Clinic, writing, or educating, she loves spending time with her own animals including working sheepdogs, cooking, and spending quality time with her husband.
