About Us
Action Vet Tech Services was founded in 2019 with the goal of helping veterinary hospitals and clinics overcome staffing shortages, educational hurdles, and business challenges. Our business has grown, but our passion to improve animal care and the lives of veterinary technicians has not changed.
We currently work with a team of over 30 technicians (and growing) and provide the best care to over 100 veterinary hospitals originating in North Carolina and expanding all over the east coast.
Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how Action Vet Tech Services can add value to your hospital or clinic.
Our Mission
Action Vet Tech Services provides an alternative career route and lifestyle for credentialed technicians in the veterinary industry that harbor a passion for excellent patient care. Technicians of this team provide years of experience, strong work ethics, positive attitudes, and the willingness to teach.
Jacklyn Phillips, RVT, Owner
“I love that we provide solutions to the industry. Adding value to the RVT, CVT, LVT, giving them an alternate career path to meet their needs and stay in the field. Clinics love our expertise and ability to train/teach their teams.”
Education:
- Stautzenberger College – 2008
- Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics – 2001
Experience:
- Action Vet Tech Services – Durham, NC
- Vetovation – Raleigh, NC
- Andersen Products – Haw River, NC
- North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine – Raleigh, NC
- Carolina Veterinary Specialists – Huntersville, NC
- Animal Emergency and Critical Care Center of Toledo – Toledo, OH
- Belle Meade Animal Hospital – Nashville, TN
- Banfield Pet Hospital – Orlando, FL
- Darke County Veterinary Services – Greenville, OH
Areas of Interest:
- ECC
- High volume spay/neuter
- Mobile work
- Leadership
- Building teams
Noteworthy Gems:
- Founded Action Vet Tech Services in 2019
- NCAVT Member and Platinum Sponsor
- NCVMA Industry Council and Sponsor
- RECOVER Certified
Credentials:
- RVT (NC)
Dave Cowan, CVT, VTS (ECC), Lead Educator
“I love working with AVTS. The flexibility of my schedule and being able to pursue my passion for teaching and education is something I don’t think I could get in a regular full time job.”
Education:
- University of Massachusetts Amherst – 1995
Experience:
- Miller Motte Community College – Veterinary Technician Program
- Triangle Veterinary Referral Hospital
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas
- Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester
- Daniel Webster Animal Hospital
Areas of Interest:
- Teaching
- RECOVER training
- Emergency medicine
Noteworthy Gems:
- Served as the credentials chair for the NH Vet Tech Association.
- Served as the AVECCTN credentials chair.
- Currently serving as a Member At Large on the AVECCTN Board of Directors.
- Founder and co-host of the Vet Tech Café Podcast
Credentials:
- CVT (NH)
- VTS (ECC)
Meet the team!
Our greatest asset is our team of dedicated veterinary professionals. Learn more about our techs and what they can do for you.