Stacey Ostby
Senior Lecturer / Vet Tech Program Co-Director
- Stacey.Ostby@ndsu.edu
- 701-231-7742
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Office: Robinson Hall 113
Equestrian enthusiast and lover of almost all outdoor activities!
Areas of Study & Research
Veterinary Technology
Courses Taught
VETS 150 Introduction to the Veterinary Profession -Fall Semester 2009 – Fall 2019
VETS 101 Student Success Techniques – Veterinary Technology -Fall 2019 - current
VETS 481 Ward Care / Clinic Care -Fall 2009 – 2011
VETS 483 Clinical Veterinary Practicum -Fall 2009 – current
VETS 482 Large Animal Techniques -Spring 2009 – 2011 *Team Instruction Method
VETS 259 Small Animal Disease -Fall 2009 - 2010
VETS 496 Surgical Practicum -Fall 2011
VETS 115 Medical Terminology -Spring 2011, 2012, 2016
VETS 359 Veterinary Hospital Procedures -Spring 2012 – 2013
VETS 125 Restraint of Domestic Animals -Spring 2011 – 2012
ANSC 496 Swine: Breeding to Weaning Techniques -Spring 2015
VETS 256 Clinical Techniques and Instruments for the Veterinary Technician -Fall 2013 – Fall 2019
VETS 265 and VETS 265L Veterinary Nursing I Lecture and Lab -Fall 2019 – current
VETS 267 and VETS 267L – Veterinary Nursing II Lecture and Lab -Spring 2020 - current
VETS 387 Clinical Pathology III – Urinalysis & Cytology -Fall 2013 – current
VETS 491 Veterinary Technician National Exam Review -Fall 2014, 2015, 2020 - current -Spring 2015, 2021 - current
ANSC 371 Companion Animal Disease -Spring 2018 – Spring 2019
VETS 367L Companion Animal Dentistry Lab -Spring 2020 - current
Awards & Honors
2011 Association of Veterinary Technician Educators Award for Excellence in Team Teaching
2019 NDSU College of Agriculture, Food Systems, & Natural Resources William J. and Angelyn A. Austin Excellence in Advising Award
2019 Association of Veterinary Technician Educators Award for Teaching Excellence
2021 NDSU Career and Advising Center Advisor Recognition
Professional Associations
North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society
North American Veterinary Technician Association
American Quarter Horse Association
Links
Education
- Masters Degree - Educational Leadership - NDSU 2018
- Bachelors of Science - Veterinary Technology - NDSU 2002
Publications
McCurnin, D. M., & Bassert, J. M. (2014). Clinical textbook for veterinary technicians. Philadelphia: Saunders.
*Chapter 8 Preventative Health Programs; Dr. Carolyn Hammer and Stacey Ostby
* Association of Veterinary Technician Educators Biennial Symposium, St. Louis, MO: August 2021, Presentation Title: “Being the Sage on The Stage with the Memorable Content”
* Association of Veterinary Technician Educators Biennial Symposium, St. Louis, MO: August 2021, Co- presenter Dr. Lisa Christenson; “Navigating a Successful Site Visit from the AVMA-CVTEA”
* Association of Veterinary Technician Educators Biennial Symposium, New Orleans, LA; July 2019, Co-presenter Dr. Lisa Christenson; “Improving Student Outcomes from Program Entry to Passing the VTNE”
* University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health, S.C.R.U.B.S. Academy; “Becoming a Veterinary Technician and Opportunities Available to You”; June 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, *2021