Madison Keeling

Aspiring veterinarian with over 7 years of hands-on experience across companion animals, livestock, equine, and exotics. Proficient in surgical support, anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, and client communication. Passionate about advancing clinical skills and serving rural, mixed-animal communities while preparing for veterinary school.

• Veterinary Assistant, Frankford Veterinary Hospital, Frankford, WV, 10/01/22, Present, Assisted in diverse small animal surgeries including spays, neuters, amputations, enucleations, mass removals, foreign body extractions, pyometras, hernia repairs, ear hematoma repairs, dental prophylaxis, and thoracic/abdominal exploratory surgeries., Monitored anesthesia, placed urinary catheters in dogs and cats (including personal case management for own pet), performed diagnostics, and provided client education on preventive and post-surgical care.
• Veterinary Assistant, Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital, Lewisburg, WV, 10/01/21, 09/30/22, Supported small animal medical and surgical cases. Performed patient restraint, diagnostic testing, surgical preparation, and client communication while assisting in routine procedures.
• Veterinary Volunteer, Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital, Lewisburg, WV, 10/01/17, 10/31/19, Shadowed veterinarians and technicians during exams, treatments, and surgeries, gaining early clinical experience in teamwork, patient handling, and veterinary workflow.
• Veterinary Assistant (Field Work), Travel Veterinary Work with Dr. Payton Mann, WV, 01/01/23, Present, Assisted in bovine cesarean sections, uterine and vaginal prolapse repairs, calf and colt castrations, goat and calf dehorning, and rectal prolapse repairs in pigs, dogs, cats, and cattle., Supported wound and laceration repairs in cattle, goats, horses, and sheep., Assisted with enucleations in cattle, dogs, and cats., Participated in rabbit neuters and avian wing procedures (owl, hawk).

• Canine Trainer & Kennel Assistant, MAB K9, Lewisburg, WV, 11/01/21, 02/28/22, McCaden Brackenrich, Assisted with obedience and bite training of working dogs. Maintained kennels, provided daily animal care (feeding, cleaning, enrichment), and supported training sessions to improve canine behavior.
• Farm Animal Caretaker, Bridgett Morrison's Farm, Alderson, WV, 04/01/22, 10/31/22, Bridgett Morrison, Provided daily care for horses, donkeys, sheep, ducks, poultry, and dogs., Gained neonatal experience by nursing a foal that failed to latch for 10 days, successfully transitioning it to bucket feeding.
• Animal Care Volunteer, Greenbrier Humane Society, Lewisburg, WV, 2022, 17, 20, Assisted with feeding, cleaning, and socialization of shelter animals. Supported adoption readiness by exercising dogs, handling cats, and maintaining sanitary kennels.
• Livestock Care Assistant, Greenbrier East High School FFA, Lewisburg, WV, 12/01/21, 02/28/22, Emily Dunkle, Helped manage livestock projects for agricultural shows, including feeding, grooming, and health monitoring of cattle, sheep, and goats.
• Rabbit Fostering Volunteer, Greenbrier East FFA, Lewisburg, WV, 06/01/21, 08/31/21, Emily Dunkle, Fostered and cared for rabbits for FFA livestock projects, ensuring proper nutrition, health checks, and safe housing prior to exhibitions.

• Owner / Pet & House Sitter, Pet & House Sitting Business (Self-Employed), Lewisburg, WV, 16-18, Operated independent business providing animal care and household oversight. Administered feedings/medications and maintained client trust through responsible management.
• Babysitter, Private Babysitting, Lewisburg, WV, 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Provided childcare for ages 1-6. Oversaw meals, recreational play, and bedtime routines.
• Peer Tutor, Tutoring (Emily Haas), Lewisburg, WV, 08/01/22, 05/31/23, Tutored peers in English and mathematics, strengthening comprehension and problem-solving skills.
• Volunteer Assistant, Greenbrier East High School FFA Greenhouse, Lewisburg, WV, 04/01/22, 05/31/22, Emily Dunkle, Assisted with greenhouse operations, plant care, and community sales during fundraising events.
• Volunteer - Fruit & Meat Sales, Greenbrier East FFA Fundraisers, Lewisburg, WV, 2021-2022, Emily Dunkle, Participated in FFA fruit and meat sale fundraisers. Engaged in customer service, order distribution, and sales coordination.
• Volunteer, Community Service Projects, Lewisburg, WV, 2021-2022, Contributed to service initiatives including Adopt-a-Child, Angel Tree, and Holiday Care Packages for Deployed Soldiers. Helped organize, prepare, and distribute gifts and necessities for children, families, and deployed service members.

Anesthesia monitoring, Surgical preparation, Laboratory diagnostics, Urinary catheter placement, Patient restraint, Spays, Neuters, Amputations, Enucleations, Mass removals, Foreign body extractions, Pyometras, Hernia repairs, Ear hematoma repairs, Dental prophylaxis, Thoracic/abdominal exploratories, Rectal/vaginal prolapse repairs, Bovine C-section, Wound and laceration repairs, Companion animals, Livestock (cattle, equine, goats, sheep, swine), Canine training, Neonatal foal care, Wildlife/exotics (rabbits, raptors), PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Genetics techniques, Client education, Communication, Leadership, Multitasking under pressure, Teamwork

• Dean's List - West Virginia University (Fall 2024)
• National Honor Society - Greenbrier East High School
• Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) - Greenbrier East High School
• Future Farmers of America (FFA) - Greenbrier East High School
• Greenbrier Girls Softball League (GGSL) - Player, ages 12-15
• Gymnastics - West Virginia Gymnastics Training Center (Morgantown, WV, age 7) & Southern Elite Gymnastics Center (Lewisburg, WV, ages 8-14)