Madison Rowlands

Triage and assess incoming emergency patients, assist with stabilization, and coordinate admissions to the ICU. Work closely with emergency doctors and specialty departments to ensure continuity of care.

Shadow Dr. McKichan at a hospital and mobile equine practice, gaining exposure to preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment procedures. Learn safe handling and reading of horse temperament.

Assist with pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care of surgical patients. Support emergency procedures and collaborate with board-certified veterinary surgeons.

Provide hands-on assistance in emergency procedures, imaging, diagnostics, surgery, and preventive care. Ensure patient safety and comfort during overnight and late shifts.

Ensure well-being of boarding pets while managing front desk and kennel responsibilities. Develop skills in animal care, customer service, and administrative tasks.

Develop customer-service, styling, and business-to-business sales skills. Assist clients with personalized outfits, attend trade shows, and conduct client outreach for promotions.

Provide comprehensive veterinary care and manage front desk operations in a small animal hospital. Support anesthesia, radiology, dental procedures, and client communication.

Combine kennel technician and veterinary assistant duties, supporting animal care and veterinary procedures. Develop skills in patient care, lab work, and anesthesia monitoring.

Gain hands-on experience with household pets, exotics, livestock, and zoo animals. Support animal care, procedures, and client interactions under skilled professionals.

Graduated in May 2025 with a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a specialty in Pre-Vet.

Studied Marine Biology on the coast of Italy during a summer study abroad program.

Transferred after sophomore year, studied communications.

Completed high school education.