Margaret (Peg) Wheeler LVT
Home Address:
63 Blackberry Hill Road
Berwick, ME 03901
Cell Phone: 207-332-3086
Email: pwheelerlvt@gmail.com
Current Full-Time Position: Department Chair for Veterinary Technology and Animal Care &
Management
York County Community College
Developed full curriculum for two new programs, teach,
coordinate all clinical experiences and provide administrative
support necessary for the accreditation of the Veterinary
Technology program.
Previous Position: Adjunct Faculty, 1996 - 2015
University of New Hampshire
Thompson School of Applied Science
Courses: Introduction to Animal Science
Applied Animal Nutrition
Introduction to Business, Applied Animal Science
Small Animal Management
A Study in Animal Business Concepts
Owned/managed three businesses 1994-2016:
The Critter Barn (1994-2012): Pet Grooming/Boarding/Daycare, Farm Feed/Supplies, Livestock Breeding/Sales, Horse-Drawn Hayrides/Carriage Rides/Weddings and Funerals
Berwick Animal Shelter (2009-2014): Provided animal shelter services/rabies clinics for the Town of Berwick
Red Barn Professional Pet Services (2012-2016): Pet Grooming/Boarding and Pet Food/Supplies
Writing and Publication
Peer Reviewed Articles published in the Journal of the Association of Veterinary Technician Educators:
1 - What Makes Internships, Preceptorships and Practicums Work?
Link: https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/index.php?i=259682&m=&l=&p=12&pre=&ver=html5
2 - Defining, Assessing and Supporting Remediation for Professional Behavior in Veterinary Technology Students
Link: file:///C:/Users/pegwh/AppData/Local/Temp/JAVTE%20June%202016%20(4).pdf
3 - A collaboration with Temple Grandin on Choosing the Right Math for Veterinary Technology Students,
Link: Published Fall 2017 in the Journal of Veterinary Technician Educators
Currently under contract Cengage to develop an online product for veterinary technician students to practice for the Veterinary Technician National Exam. This project is due to be completed in August of 2020. (This project is undergoing final edits with a plan to publish by the end of the year.)
Boards and Committees:
Current:
President of the Maine Veterinary Technician's Association (Initiated/founded starting 2020)
YCCC Inclusiveness, Diversity and Equity Task Force
President of the Noble High School Boys Basketball Boosters
Past:
YCCC College Council (3 years)
YCCC Faculty Union (President for two years)
YCCC Advising Committee (Chair for two years)
YCCC Strategic Planning Committee (two years)
Maine School District #60, School Board Director (Served 6 terms, three terms as chairperson)
Town of Berwick, Selectwoman (2 terms)
New Hampshire Veterinary Technician's Association (Founded 1981, President for several years)