VAN 030- Marcia Fletcher RVNS, VTS (Anesthesia)

YOU GUYS! This is the one right here, this episode is chock full of so much practical anesthesia information and it's all due to my guest Marcia Fletcher RVN, VTS (anesthesia) Join us as we dive into timely treatments for the septic abdomen patient. In 2011, Marcia successfully passed her specialty examinations to become New Zealand’s first Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She has been New Zealand’s Vet Nurse of the Year, and been nominated for and awarded several teaching awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2019 for veterinary technician students at Massey University. Marcia has been on the credentials committee for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and is on the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Executive Committee. She is also a RECOVER certified instructor of both basic and advanced CPR. ​ Marcia loves all aspects of teaching. Her passion is instilling knowledge in veterinary and veterinary technician/nurse students around New Zealand and abroad, and she has expanded her audience via The Pink Stethoscope’s social media pages. Away from work, Marcia enjoys her home life with her husband, daughter, son, and very special fur-son Phoenix the cat. You can find Marcia at https://www.thepinkstethoscope.co.nz/