LAUREN ROWE

• Assisted in all aspects of a busy AAHA-member small animal practice, including reception of clients/patients, surgical procedures, anesthesia, and radiology.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
• Monitored urine and fecal output, completed weight checks and observed appetite during feeding.
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.

• Responsibilities included performing molecular lab procedures such as PCR, record keeping in the scientific form, performing clinical lab procedure such as venipuncture, and handling lab animals including cattle, pigs, and horses.
• Summer of 2008 and Summer of 2009.
• Produced high-quality presentation for internal needs explaining research performed during the internship.

• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
• Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Included primary case management under the supervision of senior clinicians..

• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
• Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
• Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
• Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
• Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.

• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
• Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
• Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
• Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals species.
• Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.

• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
• Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
• Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Community Practice curriculum.
• Evaluated and supervised students during clinical rotation and graded based upon performance.
• Managed the community practice service at the Teaching hospital. Coordinated schedules and managed optimal service standards with two other veterinary professors.
• Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Proctored exams.
• Revised course objectives and instructional strategies for pre-clinical courses.
• Built strong rapport with students through rounds and employment advisement.
• Faculty advisor (VBMA and SAVMA)

• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and elective surgeries in small animals.
• Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
• Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight.
• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

Responsible for overseeing, planning and administering AVMA support to the Student AVMA (SAVMA) and the individual SAVMA Chapters at the veterinary colleges. Provide organizational support to assigned student chapters including on-campus visits, chapter guidance, educational resources and additional services as needed. Also provides staff support to assigned governance entities while assisting with the development, implementation, and ongoing support of current and new student programs/initiatives.

Actively participate in organization conferences and networking events, increasing company visibility and creating valuable connections with peers.