Introduction to Transfusion Medicine for Veterinary Technicians

Self Study Course | On Demand | 1 Medical Credit Hour

Instructed by


Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, Vet Tech Specialist (ECC)
Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, Vet Tech Specialist (ECC)

Amy Newfield has had an extensive career in veterinary medicine as a veterinary technician in general practice, emergency medicine and corporate leadership. She has managed teams, created company-wide initiatives for large veterinary corporations that focus on career development for veterinary technicians and she lectures and educates veterinary technicians, assistants and veterinarians around the world. She holds a Master of Science: Management & Leadership degree, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree, both from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City, Utah. She holds Associate of Science degrees in Veterinary Technology and Animal Care from Becker College, Leicester, Massachusetts.



Learning Objectives for Veterinary Technicians

  • Reviews various blood products
  • Reviews auto-transfusions
  • Reviews current practices of how to administer blood