Megan Morris
Summary
Compassionate Veterinarian with 5 years experience as a Veterinarian and 12 years in the veterinary profession serving clients and animals with excellent health services. Skilled in leveraging medical history and symptoms to reach efficient and accurate diagnoses in small animal practice. Proven leadership, backed by successful career as a clinical practitioner in small animal medicine and surgery. As well as a Division I college athlete and Team Captain. Collaborative and motivating team builder with proven strengths in operations management, strategic planning and organizational transformation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Veterinarian
Self Employed
Texas
05.2023 - Current
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals.
Veterinarian
Mesa Verde Animal Clinic
Midland, TX
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
- Performed surgical procedures for orthopedic injuries and defects and planned post-surgical rehabilitative therapy.
- Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues, then developed treatment plans based on history and diagnostics performed.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help animals reach and maintain optimal weight using precise measurements.
- 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.
- Maintained detailed diagnosis and treatment records for future reference.
- Helped improve animal wellbeing by advising owners on better care strategies and treatment options.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
- Diagnosed animal diseases through examinations, observation and testing.
- Dressed wounds and prescribed medication to prevent infection, using gold standard care.
Veterinary Student Extern
Mesa Verde Animal Clinic
Texas
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Applying pre-clinical training in a clinical setting
- Seeing clients during appointments learning how to treat animals based on clinical signs and history
- Interpreting bloodwork; cytology, aspirates
- Assist in surgery every other day with supervision from Doctor.
- Overall gaining real world experience in a primary practice hospital.
Head Veterinary Technician
Mesa Verde Animal Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Monitored anesthesia
- Phlebotomy
- Radiology
- Preforming, developing Laboratory Techniques-fecal flotation, blood work, ear cytology, urinalysis (direct and indirect)
- Administering medications/injections-orally, subcutaneously,
- Preformed teeth cleaning
- In charge of critical care patients-parvovirus and distemper dogs
- Catheter placement
- Performed Cold Therapy treatments
Education
Doctorate - Veterinary Medicine
Ross University Veterinary School
Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine05.2021
Master’s - Immunology And Microbiology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business and Speech Communication
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Developmental Family Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.2006
Skills
VETERINARY SKILLS
- Health Condition Assessment
- Animal Surgery
- Veterinary Care
- Digital Radiography
- Medical Charts and Records
- Dental Procedures
- Knowledgeable teaching techniques
SOFT SKILLS
- Strong interpersonal skills – ability to build strong customer relationships, and build outstanding relationships with customers & colleagues
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence and negotiate with customers, co-workers and peers
- Detailed and organized with ability to multi-task
- Solid computer skills and ability to utilize sales information management databases
Additional Information
- Honors and Awards , Who’s Who Among students 2002
Timeline
Veterinarian
Mesa Verde Animal Clinic
11.2023 - 09.2025
Relief Veterinarian
Self Employed
05.2023 - Current
Veterinary Student Extern
Mesa Verde Animal Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2020
Head Veterinary Technician
Mesa Verde Animal Clinic
01.2011 - 01.2018
Doctorate - Veterinary Medicine
Ross University Veterinary School
Master’s - Immunology And Microbiology
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Business and Speech Communication
Houston Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Human Developmental Family Studies
Texas Tech University