Aurora D. McKenzie
Washington,DC
Summary
Veterinary professional, prepared for challenges in clinical and surgical environments. Experienced with diagnosing and treating various animal ailments. Utilizes advanced medical techniques and compassionate approach to improve patient health. Delivered high-quality animal care and treatment, consistently achieving positive results. Knowledge of veterinary best practices and track record of effective client communication and care. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless team operations and patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotating Veterinary Intern
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
Annandale, VA
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Serve as a veterinarian within a rotating internship program providing emergency and general practice patient care
- Perform clinical evaluations, develop treatment plans, and assist in case management across multidisciplinary services
- Support emergency medicine workflows including triage, diagnostics, patient stabilization, and hospitalization monitoring
- Perform and assist with clinical procedures, anesthesia management, laboratory diagnostics, and medical documentation
- Communicate with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment recommendations, discharge instructions, and ongoing patient care
- Collaborate with supervising veterinarians and clinical teams in high-volume emergency and general practice settings
Relief Veterinary Technician
Thrive Metropolitan Emergency & Animal Specialty Center
Rockville, MD
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted in emergency triage and urgent patient stabilization
- Supported surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative recovery
- Performed laboratory diagnostics, radiographs, and treatment support
- Managed high-volume emergency caseloads while maintaining patient safety and workflow efficiency
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians during emergency procedures and critical care cases
Veterinary Student Extern
Banfield Student Job Program
Olney, MD
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted veterinarians during wellness exams and preventative care appointments
- Supported dental procedures, vaccine administration, laboratory diagnostics, and surgical preparation
- Educated clients on preventative medicine, treatment plans, and discharge care
- Maintained accurate medical records and patient documentation
Veterinary Student Extern
Community Veterinary Partners Summer Student Colleague
Woodbridge, VA
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted veterinarians during wellness exams and preventative care appointments
- Supported dental procedures, vaccine administration, laboratory diagnostics, and surgical preparation
- Educated clients on preventative medicine, treatment plans, and discharge care
- Maintained accurate medical records and patient documentation
Zoetis Student Representative, LIU CVM
Zoetis Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated student outreach and professional engagement initiatives including DEIB and student well-being
- Promoted veterinary educational resources and networking opportunities
- Assisted in communication between veterinary students and industry representatives
Veterinary Student Extern
Community Veterinary Partners Summer Student Colleague
Alexandria, VA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted in patient restraint, treatment preparation, and surgical support
- Performed routine technical duties including blood draws, medication preparation, and patient monitoring
- Participated in continuing education and collaborative clinical learning environments
- Supported client communication and front-desk coordination when needed
Senior Resident Advisor
Cornell University Housing
Ithaca, NY
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Supervised and mentored resident advisors and student residents
- Coordinated student wellness, multicultural, and community-building programming
- Managed crisis response, conflict resolution, and student support initiatives
- Organized large-scale educational and cultural events
Research Laboratory Assistant Manager
Schimenti Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY
09.2019 - 05.2020
- In charge of laboratory needs with equipment, supplies, restocking, and creation of reagents needed for protocols, and inputting data for post-doctoral and PhD candidates.
Research Laboratory Technician
The Quirk Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed animal husbandry training for handling research animals along with physical and medical needs.
- Learned to interpret immunohistochemistry images.
- Facilitated the collaboration, analysis, and updating of results obtained in the lab's data collection master file.
- In charge of the creation, amplification, and genotyping DNA for research purposes, using PCR and gel electrophoresis techniques.
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Potomac, MD
06.2020 - 08.2020
- The Glenvilah Veterinary Clinic: Dr. Tony Greenblat Shadowing the head veterinarian and technicians in general appointments and surgery
Veterinary Assistant Intern
The Flower Valley Veterinary Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Shadowing the head veterinarian, technicians, and customer service managers.
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Silver Spring, MD
07.2019 - 08.2019
- The Norbeck Animal Clinic: Brittany Blank, Office Manager Shadowing the veterinary technicians and customer service managers
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Triboro Animal Hospital
Bronx, NY
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Shadowing the head veterinarian, technicians, and customer service managers and receptionists
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Flower Valley Veterinary Clinic
Silver Spring, MD
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Shadowing the head veterinarian, technicians, and customer service managers.
Research Laboratory Technician
Ithaca, NY
08.2017 - 09.2018
- The Quirk Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Cornell University: Dr. Robert Cowan Completed animal husbandry training for handling research animals along with physical and medical needs. Learned to interpret immunohistochemistry images. Facilitated the collaboration, analysis, and updating of results obtained in the lab's data collection master file. In charge of the creation, amplification, and genotyping of DNA for research purposes, using PCR and gel electrophoresis techniques.
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine
Brookville, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences: Pre-Veterinary Studies
Cornell University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Ithaca, NY05-2021
Skills
- Preventative, Urgent Care, General Practice, Emergency Medicine
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Leadership Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Conflict Resolution Training
- Proficiency in AVImark, EzyVet, SmartFlow, Cornerstone
- Event Planning & Management
- Wildlife & Exotic Medicine Experience
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- Recovery Certified BLS & ALS
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Intermediate (spoken & written)
American Sign Language (Beginner/ Conversational)
Interests
Professional Dance, DEIB Programming, Graphic Design, Travel, Reading
Timeline
Rotating Veterinary Intern
Columbia Pike Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
06.2025 - 06.2026
Relief Veterinary Technician
Thrive Metropolitan Emergency & Animal Specialty Center
07.2023 - 04.2025
Veterinary Student Extern
Community Veterinary Partners Summer Student Colleague
06.2023 - 07.2023
Veterinary Student Extern
Banfield Student Job Program
06.2023 - 06.2024
Veterinary Student Extern
Community Veterinary Partners Summer Student Colleague
06.2022 - 07.2022
Zoetis Student Representative, LIU CVM
Zoetis Inc.
04.2022 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant Intern
06.2020 - 08.2020
Research Laboratory Assistant Manager
Schimenti Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2019 - 05.2020
Veterinary Assistant Intern
07.2019 - 08.2019
Senior Resident Advisor
Cornell University Housing
09.2018 - 05.2021
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Triboro Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
Research Laboratory Technician
The Quirk Laboratory, Department of Animal Sciences, Cornell University
08.2017 - 09.2018
Research Laboratory Technician
08.2017 - 09.2018
Veterinary Assistant Intern
The Flower Valley Veterinary Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2017
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Flower Valley Veterinary Clinic
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences: Pre-Veterinary Studies
Cornell University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine