Current Professional Activities

I work for Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences Teaching Hospital; my official title is Veterinary Technician Specialist II and after working in the anesthesia department since 1991; I have recently moved to our intensive care unit to start working toward my VTS in emergency and critical care.

Past Professional Activities

I have had the pleasure of speaking as a guest instructor for three veterinary technology programs here in Oklahoma at Murray State College, Tulsa Community College, and Oklahoma State University/Oklahoma City. Additionally, I enjoy speaking and have had to opportunity to speak at State, Regional, and National meeting. I have also presented lectures and labs for US Army veterinary professionals in Germany and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Served on the Southwest Veterinary Symposium CE Committee for the technician program from 2015-2018.

Marital Status

My professional life is supported by my sweetheart and husband of 33 years, Robbie. We have raised two sons who are both married and now enjoying life without all the “rules” of living in our house. Little did they know how easy life was living with mom and dad was.

Pets

We share our home with Matilda; a three-legged with cauda equina syndrome, a barn cat named Squeak, two horses (Buddy and Bonnie) and a small flock of chicken. 

Favorite Quote

“The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.” -Captain Jack Sparrow

What I like Most About VSPN

I enjoy the opportunity to exchange ideas with other veterinary technicians from around the world. In addition to the opportunity to share with them what I have learned as a technician and the continued learning that my students have pushed me to do as an instructor. It is incredible how much I have learned from being an instructor for VSPN.