Nicole has been working as a licensed veterinary technician for over 16 years. Her clinical experience ranges from working in a small general practice, to working in a university setting with multiple anesthesiologists, and finally moving to a multi-specialty practice focused on surgery and oncology. She obtained her VTS in anesthesia and analgesia in 2018, shortly after moving to Portland, OR and is currently working in a new role at Pacific Northwest Pet ER and Specialty Center. She is an active academy member of the AVTAA, NAVAS, and OVTAA and is currently serving as Chair of the AVTAA Exam Committee. She has always had a special interest in teaching other technicians and students and is currently working on providing CE to members of the veterinary community on a local and national level. Nicole believes that excellent anesthesia can be performed by technicians at all levels and in all types of practices with appropriate training, mentoring, and knowledge. She has been lecturing internationally for the last 5 years, and she has several publications in regional and national veterinary journals.