Finding the Cat Within the Fat: The RVT’s Role in Weight Management Programs

Shoshana Verton-Shaw

RVT, VTS (Nutrition), Veterinary Nutrition Specialty Technician, Ontario Veterinary College

Shoshana has always possessed a passion for veterinary nutrition and client communication. Her passion is in wellness nutrition in a variety of species to help promote optimal health in the majority of patients. A second passion is in canine and feline weight loss, as obesity is the leading cause of malnutrition in practice. Shoshana graduated from the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus with honors and achieved the award for proficiancy in canine and feline nutrition. She has workd in all areas of veterinary technology: small animal, exotics , research, farm animal production, practice management, education and industry. A common thread has always been nutrition. Shoshana successfully completed her requirements to obtain her VTS in Nutrition. Shoshana is now sharing her passion for veterinary nutrition at the Ontario Veterinary College in the Clinical Nutrition department.