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Sara (MacFarlane) Taylor

Summary

DVM candidate

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Intern

Research Assistant

Kansas State University
10.2023 - Current
  • Analysis of integument of modern testudines
  • Gross and histological evaluation of the skin of a variety of modern-day testudines in order to produce a record of the species and its corresponding features as a basis for comparison for a fossil of an extinct testudines species from 66 million years ago

Assistant Program Coordinator

Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Manage the schedule and hours for staff members every week
  • Work with new clients to help integrate them into the program system and schedule lessons accordingly
  • Communicate with clients regarding their lessons, accounts, financial responsibility, changes in lesson schedules, and program events
  • Coordinate volunteers for therapy lessons and barn events
  • Organize and host volunteer orientation events
  • Responsible for financial accounts of all riders
  • Reviewed and approved biweekly payroll for staff members

Student Representative

Nestlé Purina
03.2022 - Current
  • Serve as a liaison for K-State’s Veterinary School students and faculty regarding inquiries about Nestlé Purina’s products and nutrition
  • Bridge communication between customers and KSU’s Nestlé Purina College Representative when appropriate
  • Convey information regarding new Nestlé Purina products and programs by publishing monthly newsletters
  • Facilitate the enrolment of students and faculty members in Purina for Professionals discounted feeding program
  • Organize and host educational events at K-State’s Veterinary School each semester
  • Aid in organizing Nestlé Purina sponsored community outreach events
  • Responsible for the incorporation of Terracycle into K-State’s Veterinary School to promote environmental sustainability through the recycling of product packaging
  • Facilitate the partnership of Purina with K-State Veterinary School’s Junior Surgery Lab to provide nutrition and other Purina products for the shelter animals utilized in the lab
  • Attend annual student representative training focusing on nutrition, Nestlé Purina programs, and new initiatives based in St
  • Louis, MO

Riding Instructor

Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
08.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for teaching basic equine husbandry and safety standards
  • Experience in instructing riders with various physical and developmental disabilities
  • Design and implement effective lesson plans tailored to specific needs of individuals of all backgrounds, disabilities, and skill sets
  • Coordinate events and activities hosted by the facility

Extern

Myhre Equine Clinic
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environment and readiness of surgical instruments.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Took and followed detailed directions from others.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.

Extern

Broadview Veteinary Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
  • Interacted with nursing staff and physicians to better understand treatment options for diseases and acute conditions.

Small Animal Veterinary Assistant

Fur Family Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Worked full-time until August 2021 and have since filled in per diem as needed over holiday and summer breaks while studying to obtain my DVM
  • Worked primarily with small animals, as well as some exotics including: rabbits, ferrets, and bearded dragons which were also seen for exams, treatments, and surgeries on occasion
  • Obtained relevant health history from clients and performed initial physical examinations and vitals
  • Assisted veterinarian during exams & procedures by utilizing fear free restraint and handling techniques
  • Assisted with dental cleanings, radiographs, blood draws, IV catheter placements, various specimen collections, and preformed in-house laboratory diagnostics including fecal flotations, blood smears, and cytology
  • Administered oral and injectable medications and vaccinations under supervision of veterinarian
  • Prepared medications for patients in hospital and to go home
  • Monitored anaesthesia and recovery of surgery patients
  • Assisted in client communications: answering phones, greeting clients, and scheduling appointments

Small Animal Veterinary Assistant

Whitefield Animal Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Performed animal restraint during exams and procedures for small animals
  • Preformed vaccinations, dental cleanings, and assisted with various procedures under direct supervision of veterinarian
  • Collected and prepared blood, urine, & fecal samples from patients
  • Preformed in house laboratory testing using Idexx equipment
  • Filled and administered prescription medications for individual patients
  • Monitored anaesthesia during surgical operations and recorded vitals into the surgery log
  • Maintained inventory and log books for control drugs
  • Assisted front desk by performing receptionist duties

Research Assistant

Centenary University
10.2015 - 12.2016
  • Short term habituation in Diodon holocanthus (long-spine porcupinefish)
  • Participated in behavioral observations, data analysis, and manuscript preparation

Education

DVM - College of Veterinary Medicine

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05-2025

BS - Biology

Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ
01.2018

Certification

  • Recover CPR Training, 01/01/25
  • Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification, 08/01/22
  • Fear Free Equine, 06/01/22
  • Fear Free Small Animal, 08/01/20

Research

  • Research Assistant, Centenary University, Dr. James Monks, PhD, 10/01/15, 12/31/16, Short term habituation in Diodon holocanthus (long-spine porcupinefish). Participated in behavioral observations, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
  • Research Assistant, Kansas State University, Dr. Jeremy Klingler, PhD, 10/01/23, Present, Analysis of integument of modern testudines. Gross and histological evaluation of the skin of a variety of modern-day testudines in order to produce a record of the species and its corresponding features as a basis for comparison for a fossil of an extinct testudines species from 66 million years ago.

Elective Courses

  • Clinical Small Animal Dentistry, University of Illinois CVM, Summer 2024
  • Veterinarian’s Role in Animal Cruelty Investigation, OSU, Spring 2024
  • Surgical Skills, Spring 2024
  • Equine Podiatry, Fall 2023
  • Small Animal Ultrasound, Fall 2023
  • Special Interest Anatomy, Spring 2023
  • Disaster Response ICS Deployment Certification, Spring 2023
  • Emergency Medicine, Spring 2023
  • Shelter Basics: Medicine and Management, Fall 2022
  • Applied Small Animal Behavior, Fall 2022
  • Topics in IVM Shelter Systems, Summer 2022
  • Applied Anatomy (Equine), Spring 2022
  • Learning Curve of Equine Practice, Fall 2021

Continuing Education

University of Illinois CVM, Continuing Education

Activities

  • Neonatal Kitten Team, Spring 2022 – Present, Aid in the care of orphaned neonatal kittens brought into K-State Veterinary Hospital. Provide per diem overnight care, keep kitten records, monitor weight, note changes in attitude or behavior, perform feedings, administer medications as needed, stimulate or monitor urination and defecation, and provide socialization until kittens have been adopted.
  • SAVMA Member, Fall 2021 – Present, Enrolled as a SAVMA member as a first year veterinary student and participate in meetings and events.
  • This is How We Role, Fall 2021 - Spring 2023, As a part of a group of veterinary and graduate students, we would visit the Boy’s and Girl’s club a few times each semester. We would utilize games and activities to encourage an interest in STEM, particularly veterinary medicine, in kids from all cultures and backgrounds.

Timeline

Extern

Myhre Equine Clinic
10.2024 - 10.2024

Extern

Broadview Veteinary Hospital
06.2024 - 06.2024

Research Assistant

Kansas State University
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Program Coordinator

Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
08.2023 - Current

Student Representative

Nestlé Purina
03.2022 - Current

Riding Instructor

Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center
08.2020 - Current

Small Animal Veterinary Assistant

Fur Family Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 07.2023

Small Animal Veterinary Assistant

Whitefield Animal Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2020

Research Assistant

Centenary University
10.2015 - 12.2016

BS - Biology

Centenary University

Volunteer

Intern

DVM - College of Veterinary Medicine

Kansas State University

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