About the Author
Garnetta is a veterinary professional leader passionate about the human–animal bond and creating spaces where meaningful connections thrive. An advocate for veterinary technicians, champion for student success, and trusted partner across the animal health industry, her most recent role was as senior manager of academic and professional affairs for Zoetis, where she drove strategic engagement with colleges of veterinary medicine and veterinary technology programs in the United States and Caribbean, as well as educational, wellbeing, and professional development outreach to the veterinary profession through several digital platforms. A graduate of the veterinary technology program at the State University of New York (SUNY) Delhi, Garnetta has been a New York state licensed veterinary technician for over 23 years and has worked in small and mixed animal clinical practice, shelter medicine, and academia as adjunct faculty in veterinary technology education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science (Syracuse University), a Master of Arts degree in international relations (Rutgers University), an Associate of Applied Science degree in veterinary science technology (SUNY Delhi), the professional certificate in online education instructional design (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and is completing a second Master’s degree in anthrozoology through Canisius University. Garnetta speaks extensively on a broad range of topics including veterinary technician utilization and empowerment, professional development, emotional intelligence, and cultural competency in veterinary medicine. She is the immediate past president of the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians and serves on multiple committees and advisory boards. She lives in New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley region with her husband, is mom to a college freshman 1700 miles away, and reports to 2 rambunctious orange male tabby littermates and lots of wildlife.
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