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Jody Nugent-Deal is a Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia/Analgesia and Clinical Practice – Exotic Companion Animal. She has worked for the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital since 1999, working in the Companion Exotics Department for 10 years and currently the Anesthesia Department where she is the supervisor.She is a founding member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice and currently serves as the executive secretary for the group as well as the appeals committee chair. Jody is also an active member with the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia having served on the nominations, credentials, and appeals committees. Currently she serves as a Member At Large for the AVTAA and as well as the appeals committee chair. Lastly, Jody serves on the board the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) as the AVTAA liaison. Jody is passionate about teaching and life-long learning. She currently works as an instructor for the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program as well as VSPN and VetMedTeam, teaching anesthesia and exotic animal medicine. She has also had the opportunity to lecture throughout North America since 2000 on anesthesia and various exotic animal topics as well as publishing numerous articles and book chapters for both canine/feline and exotic animal medicine and anesthesia topics. Jody has a special interest in anesthesia, analgesia, pain management and critical care in exotics and dogs and cats. She is also a crazy ultra-distance runner currently training for a 50 miler. Statement of Purpose: Hello fellow Academy members! My name is Jody Nugent-Deal and I have been nominated for the incoming President-Elect position. A little bit about myself. I have been an AVTAA member since 2009 and have been active with Academy duties for the last 10 years. I actively serve on the Credentials Committee, am the current chair of the Appeals Committee, regularly mentor potential applicants, and I am in my 6th year as a Member-At-Large. These experiences have given me the opportunity to understand the many facets of how the Academy functions. This position requires dedication, passion, and strong leadership. I believe I can provide this for our membership. ................
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