Mary Berg is a registered veterinary technician and the CEO and founder of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education. In this week’s Quick Cup of Knowledge, she talks to host Dr. Natalie Marks about the importance of all technicians continuing their education so they can take a more active role in their practice. She also talks about how organized medicine is a resource for elevating the education of your team and for addressing important issues like well-being.Looking for more educational content? Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/WesternV... Check out our WVC resources library full of great podcasts, videos, and digital downloads!https://www.wvc.org/resources **About the Guest - Mary Berg, BS, RLATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry):**Mary received her BS in biology/microbiology from South Dakota State University and her AS in laboratory animal science and AS in veterinary technology from St. Petersburg College. She is a Charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians and received her VTS in dentistry in June 2006. She serves as the NAVTA past president, the treasurer of the AVDT, and the president of the KVTA. She continues to work in research, specializing in products aimed at improving oral health of companion animals. She was the practice manager and dental technician specialist at a general practice, teaches at a veterinary technology program, and is currently the president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, a veterinary dental consulting service. Mary serves on the AVMA CVTEA, AAVSB VTNE, and several F4VD committees. She is a member of the AVTE, AALAS, AAHA, and VetPartners. Mary has published several articles in various professional publications and is a speaker and lab instructor at international, national, and state conferences. Mary is a 4-H volunteer and is active in her community. Mary and her husband, Doug, have two sons and two grandchildren and live on a small farm near Lawrence, Kansas.