About the Author

Brooke obtained an AAS degree in veterinary technology in 2009 and a BS degree in biology in 2012. She began her veterinary career by working as an ER/ICU technician at WestVet Emergency and Specialty Center and then moved into the new oncology department in 2014. Brooke successfully obtained her VTS certification in oncology in 2017, after which she served as the oncology director at large for the AIMVT, supporting both current and prospective VTS nurses. In addition to her passion for oncology, she loves teaching new veterinary nurses coming into the field of veterinary medicine, whether presenting CE at conferences or providing hands-on training.