Good news from a local vet's office.

Kelli Sue Kerwin, certified veterinary practice manager of Animal Hospital Inc. in Willoughby Hills, was among 23 veterinarians and hospital managers who recently completed an intense management program, the Veterinary Management Institute, through Purdue University’s Executive Education Department in the Krannert School of Management and the American Animal Hospital Association.

Upon completing the program, Kelli received a certificate in veterinary practice administration in addition to 72 hours of graduate-level management education and is a member of the nineteenth graduating class.

Kelli is one of only 200 certified veterinary practice managers in the U.S. and Canada. She received her certification in 2005 and has been with AHI for twelve years.

Animal Hospital Inc. was established in 1961 and is one of only two AAHA accredited practices in Lake County. They are evaluated regularly by the associations trained consultants on more than 900 standards covering patient care, client service and medical protocols.

Good work, Kelli!

-- Sandra M. Klepach, SKlepach@News-Herald.com