About the Author
Tami is the current intensive care unit, emergency room, and intermediate care supervisor at the Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Tami attended veterinary technology school at Purdue and graduated in 2010 with her bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. Tami started as a veterinary technician in the ICU and has been the supervisor at Purdue since 2012. She received her VTS credential in emergency and critical care in 2016. She enjoys teaching new veterinary nurses and veterinary students and prepares them for their career ahead. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her German Shorthaired Pointers, mixed-up mutt, cat, 26 chickens and ducks, and 2-legged husband.
Written By This Author

Personal/Professional Development
What Makes You Crabby at Work? What You Can Do to Turn Your Day Around
Mindful positivity is harder than we like to think, but focusing on the positive while at work can make a world of difference, especially in veterinary medicine.
Personal/Professional Development
Can Your Boss Be Your Friend? Tips for Navigating This Complex Relationship
It takes extra effort, but it is possible to create lasting friendships between managers and direct reports.

Personal Wellbeing
Achieving Work-Life Balance in Your Veterinary Career
When you work in the veterinary profession, taking care of yourself is not selfish; it’s a must to maintain emotional and physical health.

Personal/Professional Development
Become a Mentor and Step Up Your Leadership Game
Leadership can be looked at many ways.