About the Author
Marcella (Marci) is a registered veterinary technician at Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. She is a lead veterinary nurse on the surgical team and serves as an orthopedic surgery floor veterinary nurse while also acting as a scrub, circulating, and anesthesia veterinary nurse. Marci has a special interest in total joint replacements such as for hips, stifles, and hocks. She plans to begin working toward a VTS credential in surgery in the near future. She earned her bachelor of science degree in ecology, evolution, and environmental biology in 2011 from Purdue University and associate degree in veterinary technology from Harrison College in 2018.