About the Author
Mandy has over 17 years of experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). She obtained her certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Canine/Feline Clinical Practice in 2011 and is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP). She obtained a master’s degree in veterinary biomedical science in 2018 through the University of Missouri. She is employed by Comanche Trail Veterinary Center in Liberty Hill, Texas, as the veterinary nursing supervisor. Her primary interest is internal medicine, with endocrinology as her passion, and is an active advocate for the advancement of the veterinary nurse profession.
Written By This Author

Personal/Professional Development
Perspectives on the Creation of Advanced Veterinary Nurse Degrees
Could an advanced veterinary nurse credential be on the horizon?
Endocrinology
Behind the Scenes: Steroidogenesis and Thoughts on Atypical Hyperadrenocorticism
Credentialed veterinary nurses continue to expand their roles in veterinary medicine, including endocrinology.

Practice Management
The Case for Veterinary Midlevel Professionals
This year, the 13th veterinary technician specialty—ophthalmology—was recognized by NAVTA.

Endocrinology
Canine Diabetes Mellitus: It’s About the Sugar
Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder characterized by insufficient production of insulin in the body (type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes) or a resistance to the hormone itself (type 2 diabetes).