Current Professional Activities
- Kentucky Veterinary Technicians Association (life member)
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (member)
- Association of Veterinary Technician Educators (member)
- American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (member)
- Academy of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Technicians (member and secretary)
- Senior instructor at Murray State University teaching clinical pathology, laboratory animal and small animal science courses
- Clinical Pathology Technician at the MSU Breathitt Veterinary Center during the summer
Past Professional Activities
- Presentation of CE in person and online including topics in sample collection, parasitology, cytology, hematology, urinalysis, and clinical chemistry.
- Wet labs and interactive sessions
Personal
- My husband is just as passionate about animals as I am and does not know how to say no when I desperately want him to when I offer to bring home another creature. We’ve raised two wonderful sons who share in our love for animals.
Pets
- Four dogs: Daphne (Lab/Shepherd), Presley (Pointer), Tucker (Lab/Shepherd), & Stella (Husky)
- Four cats: Sassy, Willow, Barlow, and Willie
- Flock of approximately 30 poultry, each with a name, rabbits, and several ornamental freshwater tanks
- Eight Nigerian dwarf goats and counting
Hobbies
- Spending time outdoors hiking, camping, gardening, and caring for my microzoo
- Working as a volunteer with Scouting America and my church
What I like Most About VIN
I’ve enjoyed VSPN because of the networking and quality continuing education right at your fingertips, accessible when it’s most convenient for me.