Kali joined our team in the fall of 2012 and worked her way up from kennel attendant to Surgical Coordinator. She is extremely motivated, having completed her AAS and RVT degrees while working full time.

 

She earned her CCAT certification in July 2023 from North Carolina State University, which allows her to provide rehab/physio care to our patients. Kali began her Veterinary Technician Specialist certification in Surgery in January 2024. She is driven to always be better and do better for our patients and the profession alike. 

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Kali has a keen interest in research and has multiple publications in various stages of completion.  She is also a regular contributor to the The RVT Journal, writing CE articles for RVT members with a focus on orthopedics, post-operative care of patients, and radiology.

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She also invests her time in the training and development of new RVTs, acting as a preceptor for students enrolled in the AAHA Distance Education Program. 

 

Outside of her career, she is an avid dressage rider and enjoys the challenges and rewards of moving up the levels with an equine dance partner. She is owned by Yaegar and Happy, her loyal and loveable bird dogs, and Havanna, her horse.

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Publication History

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Short-term outcomes of 43 dogs treated with arthroscopic suturing for meniscal tears associated with cranial cruciate ligament disease. Veterinary Surgery 2024. 

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Ex-vivo evaluation of arthroscopically assisted shoulder stabilization in dogs using an intra-articular aiming device. Veterinary Surgery 2023.

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Speaker History

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ACVS 2019 - AVST Technician Case Reports - Finalist: Concurrent micro total hip replacement in a cat.