S2: Episode 6 - AVTE In Conversation with Beckie Mossor
AVTE Attitude
AVTE In Conversation with Beckie Mossor In this episode of AVTE Attitude learn about: How to give back to others within the veterinary field with the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. A few heartwarming stories of Veterinary Industry Giving Tree beneficiaries. How to seek help or nominate someone for the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree. Beckie Mossor, RVT Beckie is a Registered Veterinary Technician living in Southport, NC. She has enjoyed a diverse career in small animals, large animals, mixed practices, management, private consulting, and academia. She is currently...
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S2: Episode 5 - AVTE In Conversation with Trish Gorham
AVTE Attitude
AVTE in Conversation with Tricia Gorham Graduating from St Petersburg Junior College in 1991 with an AS degree in Veterinary Technology, I began work in a small animal veterinary clinic locally where I became the technician manager for the hospital. I began teaching for St Petersburg College in 1996 as an adjunct instructor while continuing my work in the veterinary hospital. Shortly after beginning as an adjunct, I decided to further my education and received my Bachelor degree in 2005 from University of Central Florida in Vocational Education. After taking on a full-time role with the...
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S2: Episode 4 - AVTE In Conversation with Rebecca Newman
AVTE Attitude
In this episode of AVTE Attitude learn about: Bringing wellbeing into veterinary technology program curriculums. Why is it important to teach students about wellbeing? Modeling healthy behaviors for students. How adding wellbeing into curriculums develops skills such as communication, conflict resolution and leadership. Rebecca Newman’s passion for wellbeing began when she was a college student working with adolescents with substance use disorders. While pursuing graduate work in clinical psychology, Newman worked as a therapist, primarily focused on anxiety and depressive...
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S2: Episode 3 - AVTE In Conversation with Meri Kosman & Tammy Ege
AVTE Attitude
In this episode of AVTE Attitude with Meri Kosman and Tammy Ege learn about: The importance of participating in SCNAVTA for students and programs. What does being a SCNAVTA advisor entail? How to encourage student involvement. Incorporating SCNAVTA into online and hybrid programs. Meri Kosman (DuRand) began teaching in the Veterinary Technician program at DCTC in January 2018. She graduated from Globe University in 2011 and interned and worked at the University of MN Research Animal Resources until 2018. “Biomedical research was my life before teaching! I am a certified veterinary...
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S2: Episode 2 - AVTE In Conversation with Sam Geiling
AVTE Attitude
Sam Geiling is a credentialed veterinary technician, Navy veteran, and educator. She taught for over a decade in many areas of veterinary technology including her favorite, laboratory techniques. She helped build the veterinary technology program in Hawaii, established the Hawaii Vet Tech Association, and worked to pass legislation to recognize registered veterinary technicians in Hawaii. Sam serves as co-chair of NAVTA’s Government Relations Committee to support each state in their legislative goals for veterinary technicians. In her new role as project manager at Animal Policy Group, she...
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S2: Episode 1 - AVTE In Conversation with Ashli Selki
AVTE Attitude
Ashli Selke is an Instructional Technologist for the Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning (VNDL) program at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. With over 10 years in the profession, she brings a breadth of knowledge to the table and experience from working in many different areas of the field and multiple locations throughout the country while being a military spouse and NAVY Veteran herself. After receiving her education and becoming a credentialed veterinary technician Ashli began her climb in Association Leadership. Serving on the Arkansas Veterinary Technician Association Executive...
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Episode 7 - AVTE In Conversation with Melyssa Allen
AVTE Attitude
Recorded: March 9, 2022 holds her Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida, is a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, and is pursuing her board certification in Health and Wellness Coaching. Melyssa has firsthand experience witnessing the dedication of veterinary professionals in their careers while she worked as an animal trainer with the Navy's Marine Mammal Program and SeaWorld Orlando. Melyssa currently works as a Clinician Well- Being Coach in a large healthcare organization and recognized the opportunity to provide support services to veterinary...
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Episode 6 - AVTE In Conversation with Rebecca Rose (again)
AVTE Attitude
Recorded: January 24, 2022 certified career coach, has a diverse background in the veterinary community as a credentialed team member and leader. She has worked in and managed clinics, collaborates with industry partners, and facilitates engaging team workshops. Her most current role includes Outreach Specialist for . Rose’s enthusiasm for professional development in veterinary medicine is contagious, as she encourages and supports veterinary teams in reaching their highest potential. Rebecca writes a monthly column focused on in Veterinary Practice News and can be reached at After 30+...
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Episode 5 - AVTE In Conversation with Kelly Foltz and Tracy Blais
AVTE Attitude
Recorded: February 25, 2022 , BS, CVT, MEd Tracy has been a veterinary technician educator for over 30 years. She started as a faculty member in the veterinary technology program at Becker College and four years later, was recruited by her alma mater, Mount Ida College. While at Mount Ida, she was tenured faculty and served as program director, then as department chair of the veterinary technology program for 25 years. As a member of the UMass Veterinary Technology Major faculty, Tracy teaches Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Management, and the Senior Seminar. Tracy is also the...
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Episode 4 - AVTE in Conversation with Rebecca Rose
AVTE Attitude
Recorded: January 24, 2022 certified career coach, has a diverse background in the veterinary community as a credentialed team member and leader. She has worked in and managed clinics, collaborates with industry partners, and facilitates engaging team workshops. Her most current role includes Outreach Specialist for . Rose’s enthusiasm for professional development in veterinary medicine is contagious, as she encourages and supports veterinary teams in reaching their highest potential. Rebecca writes a monthly column focused on in Veterinary Practice News and can be reached at After 30+...
info_outlineRecorded: December 14, 2021
Dr. Andrew Maccabe brings a broad range of experience - the military, law, public health, veterinary medicine - to his current leadership position as the executive director of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), located in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Maccabe received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from The Ohio State University in 1981 and 1985, respectively. He began his professional career in Jefferson, Ohio, working in a mixed animal practice with a primary emphasis on dairy herd health.
Commissioned as a public health officer in the U.S. Air Force in 1988, he managed the preventive medicine activities of several Air Force installations and directed programs in occupational health, communicable disease control, and health promotion.
Dr. Maccabe completed his Master of Public Health degree at Harvard University in 1995. The same year he became chief of the Health Risk Assessment Branch of the U.S. Air Force, responsible for directing the health risk assessment program for environmental restoration activities throughout the Air Force. He remains a public health officer in the Air Force Reserve, currently assigned to the School of Aerospace Medicine at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where he is a public health instructor and consulting epidemiologist.
This is Dr. Maccabe’s second appointment at the AAVMC; his first, as associate executive director, followed his completion in 2002 of his Juris Doctor degree from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. He served the AAVMC until 2007. Following that, he served as a liaison at the CDC, coordinating policies and programs between the CDC and the U.S. FDA.
He holds memberships in many professional organizations, including the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Bar Association, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, and the District of Columbia Veterinary Medical Association. He is a member of the Bar of the District of Columbia and a licensed patent attorney.
In this episode learn more about:
- AAVMC what it is and what it does
- AVTA and AAVMC collaborations