It was recently national veterinary technician week, and we had the pleasure of highlighting and interviewing veterinary technicians who are making huge waves in the field of veterinary medicine and pushing registered veterinary technicians forward.  The interviews were so great, we broke them into two episodes. They offer awesome pearls of wisdom, show how valuable veterinary technicians are, and we discuss the biggest obstacles technicians are currently facing.

Guest Bio(s):
Jenny Cassibry Fisher Jenny Cassibry Fisher has worked in veterinary medicine, in some regard for over 25 years, receiving her RVT in 2001 and her VTS (IM-oncology) in 2015. Her clinical experience includes, academia, general medicine and emergency medicine. Jenny Spent 14 years as the head oncology technician at LSU veterinary teaching hospital, cancer treatment unit, where she worked in the clinic as a medical and radiation oncology technician. 

Her teaching credentials include lecturing on the regional and national level, teaching fourth year veterinary students and lecturing at multiple veterinary technology programs. Jenny won the Susan Weeks nursing excellence award at LSU-SVM in 2008. She was also the clinical coordinator for the Baton Rouge Community College veterinary technology program in 2017. Her lectures cover relevant topics such as fluid therapy, oncology overview, going needle free, cytology, closed system transfer devices, chemotherapy safety, chemotherapy administration and radiation toxicity management and many others.

Dr. Liam Clay Dr. Liam Clay studied at the University of Queensland (UQ), from which he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in Veterinary Technology, and becoming the first specialist in Behaviour in 2020 in Australia. Through UQ, Liam has also completed his honours in Stress and Behavioural Problems and a PhD in Canine Behaviour Assessment, Behavioural Problems and Adoption suitability in Australian shelters. 

He works closely with the shelters in research to develop programs in behaviour. Dr. Clay still partakes in teaching undergraduate studies in Animal Behaviour in shelters and clinics and supervising research at UQ. Liam has contributed to numerous publications in Canine Behaviour in shelters and has recently contributed to a book in animal-assisted therapy.  He is the current Senior Animal Behaviourist for Racing and Waging Western Australia, and consults privately in his business AABA consultants. 

Jade Velasquez Jade Velasquez is an LVT and Practice Manager who works at a general practice in Gig Harbor, Washington. She has been the President-Elect, President and Past President of WSAVT. She also has has sat on the NAVTA membership and PR committees. She uses her writing and speaking to reach veterinary professionals with her unique view of veterinary medicine. In 2014, Jade created a Facebook group; Veterinary Support Staff Unleashed to boost positivity and create a dialogue to inspire open communication in the field. She also has contributed to the NAVTA Journal and guest author at DrAndyRoark.com who has used her writing to generate some of the most viewed and well-received articles on their website. She enjoys reading, writing, horror movies, music and hanging out with her 15-year-old son,  Basenji and her CH kitten and Siamese cat.

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