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Providing
Service since 1990!
Vetamac
provides new machine sales, service of existing machines, and support for
all your anesthesia needs. We have been providing quality service,
with integrity, since 1990.
Our service technicians combine a total
of 54 years experience in anesthesia.
Vetamac has been a distributor
of VAD Anesthetic Machines since 1997. VAD machines are designed,
manufactured, and assembled at our facility.
Our Mission
We, at
Vetamac, are dedicated to the highest quality patient care and a safe
environment for the veterinary profession by providing: safe, reliable
equipment; quality services for anesthetic equipment; and staff training in
the care and use of anesthetic equipment.
We are
committed to the highest Biblical standards of service, integrity, and
professionalism. |
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Harry Latshaw, MS, RVT, VTS(Anesthesia)
Owner, Service Technician/Sales
Associate
Harry Latshaw attended Purdue University where he earned a
BS in Animal Science and a Masters in Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology.
Harry worked full time as an Anesthesia Technologist in the Veterinary Teaching
Hospital at Purdue for 22 years, winning multiple teaching awards.
Seeing a need for quality service support, Harry, along
with his wife, Freida, founded Vetamac in 1990. Since then, the company
has become a recognized leader in the industry.
Harry is a member of several professional organizations
including the American Veterinary Medical History Society, National Association
of Veterinary Technicians in America, Indiana Veterinary Technician Association,
and the Academy of Veterinary Technician Anesthetists. He continues to
give oral presentations at numerous conferences including the Annual Purdue Fall
Conference for Veterinary Technicians and the AAHA National Conference.
Harry also enjoys returning to his love of teaching by presenting lectures and
labs to students currently in the Veterinary Technology Program at Purdue.
Harry is currently Vice President of Vetamac Inc. and is
the company's primary sales/service technician. He and his wife, Freida,
reside in the Rossville, Indiana area.
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Freida Latshaw
Owner, Business Manager
Freida Latshaw has been involved with Vetamac
since it's formation in 1990, overseeing the daily operations. She
has an AAS in Business Management from Ivy Tech Community College.
Freida currently serves as President of Vetamac
Inc. and is the Business Manager. Along with handling various
administrative duties, she works as an in-house lab technician in the
vaporizer lab. Freida also oversees the operations of VAD, an
anesthetic machine manufacturing company.
Freida and her husband, Harry, have 3 children, 6
grandchildren, and live on the farm that Freida grew up on with their three
dogs, Lexie, Gabbie, and Gracie. Her hobbies include gardening and
fishing with her Dad when possible.
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Debbie A. Coleman, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
Service Technician/Sales Associate
Debbie
Coleman graduated from the Animal Health Technology program in 1980 from
Truman State in Kirksville, Missouri. She worked in a two-man mixed
animal practice in Paris, Missouri for 8 years. In the fall of 1987,
Debbie joined the anesthesia staff at the Iowa State Veterinary Teaching
Hospital. Her duties as an anesthesia technician at Iowa State
include sharing the emergency duty for small and large animals. She
also teaches third year veterinary students anesthesia in surgery lab and
fourth year students in the clinic.
Debbie
is a member of the NAVTA, VECCS, and charter member of the AVTA where she
served as President from 2005-2006. She has provided lectures to
national meetings including WVC, ACVIM, AVMA, and SWVC. She has also
provided anesthesia lectures to state meetings in Missouri, North Dakota,
and Iowa.
Debbie
joined Vetamac in July 2005 and is a field service/sales technician based in
Iowa. Debbie resides in the Woodward, Iowa area with her dog, Tillie, and
cat, R.C.
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Stefanie
Skiles
Service
Technician/Sales Associate
Stefanie
Skiles graduated from Purdue University in December 2005 with a degree in Animal
Agribusiness and a minor in Ag Economics. Stefanie joined Vetamac in March
2006 working as an in-house lab technician in the vaporizer lab. She
currently serves as a field service/sales technician in Indiana.
Stefanie
resides in the Rossville, Indiana area with her husband, Chad, daughter,
Madison, one dog, and two
cats. She enjoys working with her husband on their hog farm which is owned
jointly with his brothers. Stefanie also enjoys working for Skiles
Construction, the construction company owned by her and her husband. Her
hobbies include reading, cooking, and outside activities.
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Pamela
Bellamy, RVT
Service
Technician/Sales Associate
Pamela
Bellamy is a Registered Veterinary Technician with over 20 years experience in
small animal medicine. She worked for 9 years as the Head Veterinary
Technician in a small animal practice where she was responsible for training
other staff members, surgery, and anesthesia. In 1999 Pam joined the staff
at the Iams Company where she handled technical calls, provided education on
nutrition, provided in-house training, and worked with the Pet Loss Support
Line. She also used her vast knowledge of behavior problems to help pet
owners resolve those problems. Pam is a member of the Ohio Veterinary
Technician's Association.
Pam joined
Vetamac in June 2007 and is a field service technician based in Ohio. She
resides in Yellow Springs, Ohio with her husband, Ken, their two cats, Stuart
Little and No Mo and their lively Border Collie, Katy. Pam's interests
include gardening, cooking, and novice agility.
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Carla J. Hufford
Office Manager
Carla Hufford has been with Vetamac, Inc. since July
2004. She has an Associate's Degree in Accounting from Ivy Tech
Community College. Upon graduation, she worked in accounting and tax
preparation. She brings with her over 10 years experience as a
Customer Service Representative with a local financial institution.
Carla is Secretary of the corporation and serves as Office Manager
overseeing the scheduling of service calls, accounts receivable,
inventory, and marketing activities. Carla resides in the
Rossville, Indiana area with her husband and three children, 1 dog, 3
rabbits, and 3 ducks.
She enjoys reading, baking, camping, and serving in her church.
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Advisory Board
Vetamac's Advisory Board provides oversight, advice and direction to the
leadership of the company. The advisory board is comprised of persons
with expertise in finance, business operations, sales and marketing, and
industry knowledge.
Ann Weil, MS, DVM, DACVA,
has been in charge of the anesthesia clinical service since 2001 at Purdue
University. Dr. Weil's research interests include pain management and
equine anesthetic recovery. Dr. Weil is in charge of the anesthesia
residency program.
J. Scott Avery, CPA
opened his own public accounting firm in 1989. Scott's firm provides
computerized accounting solutions to businesses and individuals.
Tom Eden
has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and owns two
franchises. Tom provides knowledge of small business ownership and
business operations.
Phil Burkle
was a Branch Manager and Vice President of a local financial institution for
over 20 years. Phil currently farms with his dad on the family's grain
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- "Vetamac's service
has been super and the staff is very cordial and accommodating to our busy
schedule and willing to help answer any and all of our anesthetic questions."
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- Dr. Rob Holl, Plymouth Veterinary Clinic
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