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Rachel H. McDaniel

Floresville,TX

Summary

Veterinary professional equipped to provide compassionate and effective animal care in a mixed animal practice. Strong foundation in diagnostics, surgical procedures, and preventative medicine. Known for excellent collaboration within veterinary teams and adaptability to evolving needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Veterinarian

Deason Animal Hospital
06.2024 - Current


  • Collaborate with colleagues as an associate of 10 doctor mixed animal practice
  • Communicate with pet and livestock owners regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease.
  • Mentor senior veterinary students during clinical rotations and externships, guiding them through real-world scenarios and offering valuable insights into the profession.
  • Perform both scheduled and emergent soft tissue surgeries in companion animals and livestock.
  • Advise clients on end-of-life care options, providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times.

Veterinary Student Worker

MSU-CVM Animal Health Center, Equine Service
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted in lameness exams: prep, jogging, restraining for diagnostic nerve blocks
  • Maintained cleanliness of stocks, exam areas, and restocked medical supplies
  • On-call for assistance in after hours emergencies: colic surgery, laceration repair, etc

Veterinary Assistant

Village Animal Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided care for boarding pets
  • Filled prescriptions per doctor request, cleaned clinic, stocked supplies, and prepared surgery packs
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Prepared patients for surgery and monitored anesthesia and vitals throughout procedures

Student Worker

MSU-CVM Equine Translational Respiratory Disease Lab
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Participated in benchtop lab experiments including immunohistochemistry
  • Performed positive conditioning on research horses for preparation of procedures
  • Collected daily respiratory effort scores and reported data
  • Assisted with clinical procedures including bronchoalveolar lavage, airway biopsy sampling using endoscopy, pulmonary function testing, and euthanasia

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Starkville, MS
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Animal and Dairy Science

Mississippi State University, College of Agriculture And Life Sciences
Starkville, MS
05.2020

Affiliations

  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • Texas Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Deason Animal Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Veterinary Student Worker

MSU-CVM Animal Health Center, Equine Service
04.2021 - 07.2021

Veterinary Assistant

Village Animal Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020

Student Worker

MSU-CVM Equine Translational Respiratory Disease Lab
01.2016 - 01.2020

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Science - Animal and Dairy Science

Mississippi State University, College of Agriculture And Life Sciences
Rachel H. McDaniel