Mengqiao (Sophie) Xie

• Developed and implemented plans for this semester and the long term to ensure the organization's success.
• Collaborated closely with board members to develop detailed planning for each event.
• Provided leadership for board members by hosting board meetings, setting expectations, and providing guidance, as needed.
• Coordinated events, such as meetings, lunches, dinners, and fundraisers for members and guests.
• Represented the organization at external meetings and events when necessary.
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI by actively promoting inclusivity in interactions with students and faculty.
• Past events: Asian Autumn Festivals meeting, CVM club fair.
• Upcoming events: boba fundraiser, Year of the Snake sticker fundraiser, dinner meeting with Instagram-famous Asian veterinarians, Lunar New Year activities, DEI lunch and learn regarding model minorities for Asian veterinarians, and more.

• Provided quality patient care to ward inpatients, including monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications and food, and performing treatments such as PROM, AROM, and ice pack therapy.
• Responded quickly and calmly to emergencies involving sick or injured animals.
• Provided technical support to veterinarians and 4th-year vet students during exams or treatments.
• Managed incoming client calls in the ER, assuaging concerns through clear communication with both owners and ER DVMs.

• Conducted college tours for prospective students and visitors.
• Provided information to visitors regarding the admission process, academic programs and student life.
• Assisted in planning and organizing events on campus, such as open house, orientation, and alumni reunions.
• Assisted with the admission interview process

I have been posting blogs about pet care tips like flea/tick/heart worm preventions, vaccinations, how to deal with pet fireworks anxiety, performing ear cleaning, and etc. on a Chinese-based social media platform called RED.
I started this as my way to give back to the Chinese-speaking community living in Northern America. There are a lot of pet owners that do not speak fluent English, and they tend to do their own research online rather than asking a veterinary professional. Unfortunately, not all information online is correct. Through my blogging, I hope these owners can learn correct knowledge on pet care-taking which will benefit their pets.
https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/548699ace779893cb122a6a9

• Established the chapter with the President and recruiting new members.
• Provided organizational leadership by assisting the president with weekly meetings and events.
• Established long-term goals, structure, and outreach strategies.
• Raised awareness and provided support for the Asian community at KSU CVM.
• Past events: Diwali meeting, Lunar New Year meeting, movie night, boba fundraiser, Year of the Dragon sticker fundraiser, CVM club fair, CVM open house.

• Assisted the President with meeting events planning and organizing.
• Coordinated volunteer events with other board members. to give back to our community here in Manhattan, KS.
• Dedicated to promoting diversity and awareness at the CVM.

• Obtaining patient vital values such as weight, temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure.
• Restraining and stabilizing animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
• Administering vaccines/injectable medications/fluids via SQ/IM/IV as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Performing venipuncture and cytocentesis and running labworks with IDEXX equipments.
• Placing IV catheters for canine and feline patients.
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia for surgeries and operations such as spay/neuter/mass removal/urinary unblocking/dental etc..
• Intubating patients for anesthesia.
• Assisting with dental cleaning.
• Scrubbing, organizing and packing surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
• Caring for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Performing FNA/ear/skin cytology in house.
• Performing eye tests such as schirmer tear test, tonopen, fluorescein stain test, and probe test.
• Performing wound care as well as bandaging.
• Removing sutures and staples.
• Training new veterinary staff on clinical procedures.
• Operating radiographic and ultrasound equipment and sending out radiographs for consult.
• Filling medications for patients as prescribed and explaining dosing instructions to owners.
• Advising animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
• Explaining disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
• Interacting with clients regarding animal health, education on treatment protocols and general procedures.
• Using AVImark computer system and helping with frontdesk client communications and billing/payments.
• Supporting veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.

• Obtaining patient vital values such as weight, temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, blood pressure.
• Restraining and stabilizing animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries. Including exotic/zoo animals.
• Administering vaccines/injectable medications/fluids via SQ/IM/IV as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Performing venipuncture and cytocentesis and running labworks with IDEXX equipments.
• Placing IV catheters for canine and feline patients.
• Scrubbing, organizing and packing surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
• Caring for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Training new veterinary staff on clinical procedures.
• Documenting and tracked treatment activities and controlled substances.
• Operating radiographic and ultrasound equipment and sending out radiographs for consult.
• Performing grooming care such as nail trim/anal gland expressions/bathing.
• Filling medications for patients as prescribed and explaining dosing instructions to owners.
• Advising animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
• Explaining disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
• Using Cornerstone computer system and helping with frontdesk client communications.

The project was focused on motivation for food resources in feedlot cattle who are at risk for Sub-Acute Ruminal Acidosis.
Responsibilities of Student Interns included

• Feeding, handling and moving cattle
• Cleaning cattle living environment
• Cattle health checks
• Setting up experiment equipments, crafting supplemental objects for experimental needs
• Behavioral data collection through video observation.

• Assisting English classes as a conversation partner.
• Organizing cultural and sport activities/events/games/tours for English learners.
• Taking charge of Airport pickups/drop-offs and field trips.
• Also working as a Japanese Interpreter that translates for Livestock and Fruit classes between Japanese and English under the Japanese Agriculture Training Program every summer.

• Taking care of Koi fish rescued from Heaven Fire.
• Following facility protocols and safety measures.
• Fed, watered and monitored Koi fish to keep all in peak health and optimal reproductive status.
• Assisting the remake of fish tanks, pipes and other handcrafts.
• Monitoring Koi fish behavior and reported sick cases.
• Working with partners and practicing teamwork.

• Planning all student club social events with other cabinet members.
• Recruiting new members and explaining club concept.
• Sorting people into families and assisting people connect with each other.
• Giving cultural presentation in front of the whole club weekly.
• Collecting and organizing club documents and supplies.
• Tracking attendance, participation and progress of individual members.

• Performing course demonstration.
• Assisting foreign teachers with teaching children range from 2 to 12 years old in class.
• Setting up and assisting with audiovisual equipment operation.
• Organizing and distributing instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
• Working with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
• Handling disciplinary problems with calm and poise.
• Documenting class attendance and student participation for facility records.
• Grading exams and assignments and recording grades.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion.