RVT
President
Beckie is a Registered Veterinary Technician living in Southport, NC. She has enjoyed a diverse career in small animals, large animal, mixed practices, management, private consulting, and academia.
MVEd, RVTg, FVTE
President-Elect
Mariel, a 2010 Purdue Veterinary Technology graduate, specializes in anesthesia and surgical assisting. She has held leadership roles with NAVTA, CIVMA, and AVTE and earned a master’s in veterinary education in 2024. Currently, she serves as Director of Learning and Development at MentorVet, mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals.
LVT
Immediate Past President
Jamie is the Medical Manager of a large GP/ER Practice and current President of the GA VTAA. Her interests include ECC, Pain Management, Anesthesia and Client Communication. In her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
BS, LVT
Treasurer
Ryan has extensive experience in veterinary medicine, including time working as a licensed veterinary technician in general practice and specialty settings. He also has a BS degree in Marketing.
LVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Director
Melissa came to veterinary medicine as a second career and found her calling in Emergency and Critical Care. She lives in Brooklyn, NY where she works in learning and development, providing training for all team members.
LVT, MPH
Director
Anna is a University of Georgia graduate with extensive experience in veterinary medicine, academia, and research. She has worked at UGA’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital and taught veterinary technology. Currently at UGA’s Office of Research, where she manages all animal health technicians on campus, she earned her MPH in Disaster Management in 2024 and enjoys life on her Athens, GA, farm with her family and animals.
CVT, RVT, VTES, MVEd, BVSc, AAS
Director
Jennifer, a credentialed veterinary technician since 1992, specializes in large animal nursing. She has taught since 2007 and holds a Master in Veterinary Education. Jennifer directs the Appalachian State University Veterinary Technology program, writes textbooks, and serves on the AVTE board and as president-elect of the Arizona Veterinary Technician Association.
CAE
Executive Director
Phil has spent his entire career working at not-for-profit associations. He has three cats, including his best pal Vinnie, who likes to perch on Phil’s shoulder to get a better view of the world.
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