Class of 2025
Kirstie Hagan, LVT,
VTS (Dentistry)
Owensboro, KY
Kirstie Hagan, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) is from Owensboro, KY. She started in veterinary medicine in 2011. She graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Health Technology in 2014 and became a licensed veterinary technologist in 2015.
Her passion for dentistry came about after a training session at her clinic with another specialist. Since then she has strived to further the knowledge and skill level performed within general practice. She has gotten to work with a variety of species within dentistry and has also helped teach some dental skills at the local community college.
When not at work she is spending time with her husband, daughter, and 2 sons. She loves to travel and enjoys building puzzles whenever she is able.
Megan Kirchner-Stephenson,
RVT, VTS (Dentistry)
Megan grew up in western Massachusetts and earned a bachelor's in science degree in animal science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. After a brief career as a zookeeper, she decided to earn a degree in veterinary technology from Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO. After graduating from CMC Megan moved to Fort Collins, Colorado and worked at a local veterinary clinic for a few years. She has been a veterinary technician in the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital since 2012. Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, gardening, and crafting in her free time.
Taylor Parker, LVT, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
My name is Taylor Parker, LVT, CVT, VTS (Dentistry). I graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's degree in biology and later graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's degree in public health. My journey in veterinary medicine started in 2015. I have been a licensed technician since 2018. I spent 7 years in general practice. Specifically, in a general practice that focused on dentistry.
In 2022 Pet Dental Specialists opened in Vancouver, WA and I started my journey in specialty dentistry. I am passionate about educating clients, colleagues, and the community. I enjoy working collaboratively with other specialists to focus on the overall health of every patient. I have had the pleasure to donate my time to assist in working with exotic patients including tigers, red wolves, muskox, and otters.