Sarah Batcher
Veterinary TechnicianDerpy Paws Behavior Consulting
Interest in Animal Behavior
Sarah (She/Her) was born and raised in the Twin Cities. While her school days were spent in the metro area, she spent much of her summers in the outdoors of greater Minnesota. From a young age she was curious- relishing in learning about the science of the world around her. As she neared adulthood, Sarah’s ideas for a career narrowed to working in psychology or with animals. When she chose to become a veterinary technician and discovered the area of veterinary behavior medicine and behavior therapy for pets, she was overjoyed that there was an interdisciplinary field that married her desire to help people and animals.
Biography
Sarah became a Certified Veterinary Technologist in 2010 while working at the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center. In 2011, she began work in a 10+ doctor primary veterinary clinic where she solidified her passion for behavioral care when she saw how the human-animal bond can be strengthened with a better understanding of how different species communicate (humans, too!). In 2019, Sarah began working full-time for Veterinary Behavior Specialities of MN, helping hundreds of families work toward their behavior goals. Since 2019, Sarah has acquired several specialty certifications in animal behavior, which fortify the spectrum of resources and knowledge she shares with the families she helps. Certifications include:
• Fear Free Certified
• Low Stress Handling Certified Silver
• Family Dog Mediator
• Certified Behavior Canine Consultant
• Veterinary Technician Specialist- Behavior
Practice Information
Derpy Paws Behavior Consulting
Professional Background
Academic Information
Associate of Applied Science Veterinary Technology 09/2010
Minnesota School of Business, Plymouth, MN
Bachelor of Science Veterinary Technology 12/2011
Minnesota School of Business, Plymouth, MN
Professional Associations & Memberships
• National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA)
• Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT)
• Academy of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (AVBT)