Veterinary Radiation Safety Course with the Learning Institute at VRCCO

After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Dujowich went to UC Davis for veterinary school. While in school his passion for teaching resulted in founding XPrep Learning Solutions which developed online platforms for helping students pass their national licensing examinations in areas such veterinary medicine and optometry (VetPrep, VetTechPrep, and OptoPrep). Since their inception VetPrep and VetTechPrep have been the gold standard in preparing students for their national licensing examinations. While running XPrep Learning Solutions he underwent an additional five years of advanced training to become board certified in surgery. As a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Dujowich has broad interests in oncologic, soft tissue, and orthopedic surgery, as well as neurosurgery.

After five years in private practice surgery in San Diego, Dr. Dujowich’s enthusiasm for education led him to the University of Florida, where he became a faculty member in the surgery department. Much of Dr. Dujowich’s research is published in peer-reviewed journals, as well as human medical journals. He is often invited to speak at national and international engagements about surgery, education, and his research.

McKenna grew up working with both large and small animals and has always dreamed of joining the veterinary field. She joined the Veterinary Referral Center team in January of 2021 and spearheaded the veterinary assistant training program in August of that year. Before beginning her training career, McKenna worked in the Emergency Department at VRCCO as a veterinary assistant. McKenna plans to continue her veterinary education by attending school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2023. 

Prior to joining the VRCCO team, McKenna worked at a pottery studio and was responsible for teaching courses both online and in person. Many of those courses included safety requirements for working with kilns, chemicals required for making glazes, and pottery handling.