Mackenzie Boyd
Apex,NC
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Wildlife Medical Clinic, University of Illinois
Urbana, IL
08.2025 - Current
- Active participation on wildlife triage and treatment team.
- Provides comprehensive medical care for native wildlife species.
- Minimum twice weekly patient care and triage responsibilities.
- Proficient in animal restraint, physical examination, record keeping, and basic technical skills associated with managed care of wild mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Animal Care Volunteer
Carolina Tiger Rescue
Pittsboro, NC
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided daily animal care including cleaning enclosures, providing fresh water, diet preparation, and enrichment preparation.
- Recognized behaviors of small and large wild cats, coatimundis, raccoons, kinkajous, and wolves to ensure their well-being.
- Educated on the importance of 501(c)(3) sanctuaries, conservation of wild animals, and how to properly care for animals in captivity.
Veterinary Assistant
Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital
Elon, NC
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Assisted veterinarian to provide routine and urgent care including medical treatments, radiographic imaging, diagnostic tests, and anesthetic monitoring.
- Analyzed specimen samples using diagnostic tools including ear cytology, fecal floats, and blood chemistry.
- Communicated with clients compassionately and efficiently concerning patient history, appointments, preventative/vaccine education, and their pet’s overall care.
Student Intern
Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital
Elon, NC
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Shadowed and assisted 3 veterinarians with surgical procedures, physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment of companion animals and exotic species.
- Paid summer internship through Campus Alamance (June-July 2022) and attended weekly professional development sessions.
Student Researcher
Elon University
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented research studies, including grant applications, literature reviews, participant recruitment, data collection, and data analysis through Gorilla, an online research development platform.
- Presented “Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors” at the Student Undergraduate Research Forum, North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, and the National Conference for Undergraduate Research.
Education
DVM - Current Student -
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Champaign, IL05-2029
Certificate in Veterinary Science -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2022
Skills
- Fear Free Certified
- Venipuncture/Medical treatments
- Medication administration
- Animal handling (variety of species)
- Radiology/Diagnostics
- Record keeping (Ezyvet, Wrmd)
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Communication/Customer service
Timeline
Volunteer
Wildlife Medical Clinic, University of Illinois
08.2025 - Current
Animal Care Volunteer
Carolina Tiger Rescue
03.2024 - 07.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital
08.2022 - 07.2025
Student Intern
Elon Oaks Veterinary Hospital
11.2021 - 08.2022
Student Researcher
Elon University
01.2020 - 05.2022
DVM - Current Student -
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
Certificate in Veterinary Science -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Elon University