QUARTERLY BEAT / JULY 2024
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AMANDA M. SHELBY RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Like most veterinary professionals, my passion for animals was identified in early childhood. My career shaped following a summer job at Vanderburgh Humane Society (Evansville, IN) while obtaining my Bachelor of Science at Murray State University in Animal Health Technology/Pre-Vet with a Minor in Equine Science. My passion for anesthesia began at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine Anesthesia Service. I acquired my veterinary technician specialty certification in anesthesia and analgesia in 2010. From there, I continued to develop as a Clinical Associate in Anesthesia at Louisiana State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Additionally, I served as an adjunctive professor at Baton Rouge Community College, an AVMA accredited program. Returning to my home state of Indiana, I joined Jurox Animal Health, now part of Zoetis, where I served as the Think Anesthesia Content Coordinator until fall of 2023. I maintain my clinical competencies as an anesthesia technician at IndyVet Emergency and Specialty Hospital (Indianapolis, IN) and entertain contracts for creating veterinary educational assets, speaking and authorship opportunities. My greatest accomplishments are my children, a supportive husband and publications including Small Animal Anesthesia Techniques (Wiley & Blackwell, 2014, 2022). My newest adventure is pursuit of a Master’s in Education (Instructional Systems Design) to improve my ability to exchange knowledge. My passions are personal and professional development and improving the anesthetic experience for the patient and technician through continued education. I have specific interest
in opioid free pain management, anesthesia for critical patients, emergency and interventional cardiology procedures as well as changing the culture of the veterinary profession towards a sustainable career for all. I believe all patients benefit from trained and dedicated anesthetists and through learning we can improve patient outcomes. My professional services include the AVMA Committee Veterinary Technology Education and Activity (CVTEA) as the Industry Representative, Member at Large for the AVTAA Board of Regents, NAVAS President-Elect, and service on NAVTA committees. Outside veterinary medicine, I enjoy edible landscaping, experiencing new places in the wilderness with my family, and showing our quarter horses.
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