Tiffany Hunt, a 2006 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University's Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology program, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Randy Evans Veterinary Medical Technology Merit Award in recognition of her achievements in veterinary dentistry and leadership within the profession.
Hunt earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2004 before continuing her education at LMU. Throughout her academic career, she gained valuable hands-on experience in private veterinary practice, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to animal health and patient care.
In 2009, Hunt joined the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), where she worked in the operating room before transitioning to a role supporting multiple areas of the small animal hospital. In 2016, she joined the dentistry and oral surgery service, pursuing a longstanding passion for veterinary dentistry.
Hunt achieved a significant professional milestone in 2019 when she earned her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Dentistry credential, becoming the first veterinary dentistry specialist in Tennessee. In addition to her clinical expertise, she is an active educator, lecturing on veterinary dentistry topics and teaching dental radiography techniques to veterinary professionals.
Her impact extends beyond clinical practice. Hunt served as the East Tennessee representative for the Tennessee Veterinary Technicians Association from 2013 to 2019 before serving as president from 2020 to 2023. During her presidency, she organized the association's annual continuing education conference, helping provide valuable professional development opportunities for veterinary technicians across the state.
The Randy Evans Veterinary Medical Technology Merit Award recognizes veterinary medical technology professionals whose accomplishments have significantly advanced the profession through leadership, service, education and clinical excellence.
Through her specialized expertise, commitment to education and dedication to professional service, Hunt exemplifies the impact LMU graduates continue to make in advancing animal health and strengthening the veterinary profession. LMU's Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine congratulates Hunt on this distinguished honor and celebrates the contributions she continues to make to veterinary medicine and veterinary technology.
