Becky Connors is a veterinarian technician who graduated from Michigan State University in 1984. She has worked in practices in Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, and Washington. During her time at the Washington State University Teaching Hospital, she assisted in neurology research. After her time there, she then went on to the Ohio State University Teaching Hospital where she was head cardiology technician.
In this Interview, Becky Connors discusses her time at the practices she has worked at and her involvement in neurology research at Washington State University. Connors then discusses her time as head cardiologist of the Ohio State University Teaching Hospital and her role as “DNA banker”, as well as her continued cardiology work after leaving Ohio State University. She ends her interview discussing changes she wishes to see in the world of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.
Interviewed by Mari Kuennen, on January 31st, 2025.
Full oral interview and transcript available on request.
Becky Connors Oral Interview Clips:
Clip 1 (Veterinary Technician Ethics Question)
Clip 2 (The “Suturator” at Her First Practice)
Clip 3 (Learning How Things are Done in “The Real World”)
Clip 4 (Happy Memory From Working in Neurology)
Clip 5 (Her Role as “DNA Banker”) (Attached)
Clip 6 (Holter Reading Business)
Clip 7 (What She Wished Changed for Veterinary Technicians)
Clip 8 (Thoughts on Specialty Hospitals)
Clip 9 (Dealing With Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine)
Clip 10 (Pay for Technicians and Veterinarians)
Postscript Author Note
Being Resilient
All Relationships End is Separation
Whole New Perspective
Mentor Dr. Carl Osborne's Definition of Compassion
Hills Pet Nutrition Commitment
Piano Lessons
Mitral Value Connection
"Why" makes it a Wonderful Profession (Attached)
Meaning of "Grace"