During his 20 years in the field, Ken has discovered and refined his role as a veterinary technician by promoting compassionate and progressive care for patients and their families. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. He has been awarded the NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, the California Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, and the California RVT Association of the Year award in 2017. Ken has co-edited the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking and has published various text chapters and articles in various publications.

Mary received her VTS (Dentistry) in 2006, recertifying in 2020. Her background includes veterinary dental research, practice management, and dental technician in general practice. She’s an adjunct at two veterinary technology programs and the president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, teaching dentistry to veterinary teams using practical and easy-to-master methods. Mary was named the VMX Speaker of the Year in 2024, NAVTA's Veterinary Technician of the Year in 2020, and the AVDT’s Excellence in Dentistry Education in 2019. Mary is a textbook author, speaker, and wet lab instructor at numerous state and national conferences.

Jamie is a Licensed Veterinary Technician, Owner and Hospital Manager for a 24/7 GP/ER practice in Atlanta. She is the current president of NAVTA and the vice president of Georgia's technician and assistant association. Her interests include ECC, anesthesia, pain management, hospice and palliative care and client communication.

Mat Brost is VP of Marketing & Innovation at Dr. Elsey’s, where he focuses on advancing feline health and well-being. He works directly with Dr. Bruce Elsey, DVM, and Dr. Nathan Fastinger, Animal Nutritionist, to develop targeted solutions for feline health challenges. Mat’s expertise spans feline-wellbeing education, product development, and market strategy. His experience navigating complex retail landscapes and partnering with small-animal veterinary practices enables him to identify unmet needs. Actively engaged in industry events, public relations, and strategic partnerships, Mat drives innovation in supplements, solution-based litter blends, and specialized food formulations that always prioritize what’s best for cats.