About Marcia Fletcher

Marcia Fletcher is a registered veterinary nurse specialist, international speaker, and thought leader in her field.

 

She worked for the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital as the senior anaesthesia technician for over 16 years. There, her patients ranged vastly in size – from avian, small and large animals, small mammals and exotics. 

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In 2011, Marcia successfully passed her specialty examinations to become New Zealand’s first Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She has been New Zealand’s Vet Nurse of the Year, and been nominated for and awarded several teaching awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2019 for veterinary technician students at Massey University. Marcia has previously been on the credentials committee for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She is also a RECOVER certified instructor of both basic and advanced CPR.  

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Marcia loves all aspects of teaching. Her passion is instilling knowledge in veterinary and veterinary technician/nurse students around New Zealand and abroad, and she has expanded her audience via The Pink Stethoscope’s social media pages. Away from work, Marcia enjoys her home life with her husband, daughter, son, and very special fur daughter - Minnie the tuxedo cat.