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Petra is a registered veterinary technician and received her AAS in Veterinary Medical Technology at Central Carolina Community College. She has worked for the Cardiology service since 1999. In 2008, she received her board certification as Veterinary Technician Specialist in cardiology. Her main responsibility is assisting the cardiologists and residents in the work up of canine and feline cardiac patients (i.e. blood pressures, electrocardiograms and echocardiograms). She also assists during cardiac interventional surgical procedures.
Outside of work, she enjoys dog sports with her Jack Russell Terrier and Scotch collie. She also owns a Carolina anole that she rescued out of a spider web. Petra enjoys traveling and outdoor adventures with her husband. She also loves cooking, pottery, painting, swimming and teaching her dogs tricks.

Affiliations

AIMVT, NAVTA