Tara Holland, RVT

Home Province:  Saskatchewan

Education: Animal Health Technology, Lakeland College, 2005

Work Experience:
Upon competition of the technology course I headed to Kelowna B.C and worked at a small animal/exotics general hospital for 5 years. I then headed to Calgary AB where I worked in a small animal Emergency/Specialty Animal Hospital for 3 years (I took maternity leave while working here). I then returned back to my roots in the Saskatoon area and have been back in small animal general practice for the last 5 years. I am currently the Clinic Manager to a great group at VCA Canada Frontier Animal Hospital and an instructor at Sask Polytech.

Previous Board/ Committee  Experience:
– Saskatchewan Polytechnic Veterinary Technology Program Advisory Committee
– SAVT Member-at-Large: 2019

What do you hope to bring to the table or describe great things you are doing:
I am extremely passionate about the veterinary profession as a whole. I have always been extremely proud to be a Veterinary Technologist and would love to contribute to the recognition and betterment our profession deserves.

Personal life including pets and hobbies:
I have a boisterous 6 year old daughter as well as an 11 year old cranky cat name Zephyr, a 1 year old spunky cat name Riley and a sweet 7 year old Boston terrier Cross. Together my little family keeps me pretty busy. My daughter is always involved in various activities that we run to and from. I am also currently on a ball hockey team. I love to play sports, craft, paint, read and garden.