About the Author
Jackie is the lead neurology and neurosurgery veterinary nurse at MissionVet Specialty & Emergency in San Antonio, Texas. She is a licensed veterinary technician and a veterinary technician specialist in neurology. Jackie worked in human medicine before moving into the veterinary industry in 2008. She worked as a veterinary assistant until she graduated from the Palo Alto veterinary technician program in 2011, then worked in general practice until moving to MissionVet in 2013. She quickly fell in love with the diverse and challenging specialty of neurology, which encouraged her to pursue a specialization. She completed her VTS credential in 2018, expanding her knowledge and technical abilities. Jackie has a special interest in client education and neurosurgery anesthesia.