Christine attended Medaille College in NY where she received her degree and has been an licensed veterinary technician for over 15 years now. Although she got her start in small animal practice, her passion is for wildlife and she quickly took a technician position at a zoological facility where she eventually became the hospital manager. She has significant experience working with hoofstock, avian and reptiles species. Currently she serves as the assistant director of the veterinary technology program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville where she continues to build and teach the next generation of vet techs. Her passion remains wildlife and exotic species

Jessica Garza graduated from the Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2013 and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Texas since 2014. After spending seven years in small animal practice, she transitioned into academia, where she found her true passion: educating the next generation of veterinary technicians. She now serves as the Program Director of the Veterinary Technology Program at Blinn College. Jessica is deeply committed to shaping the future of the profession and is especially passionate about fostering a positive, supportive culture within the veterinary field.
 

Morgan began her veterinary career in 2020.  She earned her BS in chemistry and MS in Materials Science, both from Texas A&M.  After working in engineering and logistics for a few years, it was time for a change, and after a very short time, she knew she had finally found her calling.  She graduated from Blinn with her AAS in Veterinary Technology and gained her license in 2023.  She works as a small animal relief technician at several different locations and appreciates the flexibility this provides.  She has 2 dogs, a cat, and a betta fish at home.
 

Jaqueline Yanez was born and raised in College Station, Texas.  She has worked as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at Banfield for the past 2 years.  Jaky graduated from Blinn College with her AAS in Veterinary Technology and gained her license in 2023.  Her hobbies include staying in at home with her husband, doing puzzles, and spending time with her dog named Goober.

I am Marcella Walther, a licensed veterinary technologist in Texas currently working as an instructor for the Veterinary Technologist program at Texas A&M University – Kingsville. Teaching students about a topic that I am passionate about is very rewarding. I have been a part of VTAT for almost 2 years now, which has allowed me to be more even involved in furthering the public’s education of what I do as a credentialed technologist and paving that way for our future vet techs.