NOVA-LO Vet Tech Faculty Member Reappointed to Va. Board of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Tregel Cockburn, assistant dean and associate professor of NOVA’s Veterinary Technology Program, was reappointed by Gov. Ralph Northam to the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine. This is a four-year term of volunteer public service with six other members to regulate and monitor licensed veterinary services and establishments within the Commonwealth. Currently, Cockburn is serving as the Board President for 2020.

The Board of Veterinary Medicine consists of seven members—five licensed veterinarians, one licensed veterinary technician and one citizen member, who each serve a four-year term. The mission of the board is to protect the well-being of citizens within the state. They accomplish this through laws that identify the minimal standards required to enter the profession and remain in practice and by establishing procedures for identifying, sanctioning or removing incompetent or unethical practitioners.

Congratulations, Dr. Cockburn. Thanks for making NOVA awesome!