Tucker Quinlan

Aspiring Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with a deep love for animals seeking an opportunity to learn and grow within the veterinary emergency field. Brings to the table extensive animal care experience, a voracious appetite for knowledge and a commitment to treat all with respect, compassion and empathy.

Mobile Livestock DVM Shadowing / Colorado Ranch Vet - Franktown, CO                                     09/2026- 09/2026

• Afforded opportunity to ride along in mobile veterinary vehicle to various treatment locations
• Gained valuable insight into large animal private practice ownership
• Provided exposure to large animal species outside of those I commonly encounter in the veterinary setting
• Educated on best practices for treating the various clinical cases seen during experience

Equine Specialty DVM Shadowing / CSU Equine Internal Medicine - Fort Collins, CO                                     08/2026- 08/2026

• Provided insight into academic medicine within a specialty equine hospital
• Observed patient rounds and various procedures including equine ultrasound, anesthetization, CT scan, cardioversion, and more
• Gained knowledge regarding veterinary specialization and internship completion

Exotic Specialty DVM Shadowing / Peak Exotic Animal Veterinary Specialists - Littleton, CO                                     08/2026- 08/2026

• Provided insight into the specialized care of exotic animal species including rabbits, reptiles, amphibians and birds.
• Gained knowledge regarding private practice ownership and management.
• Exposure to advanced diagnostic imaging equipment including CT Scan

Animal Sanctuary Volunteer / Luvin Arms Animal Animal Sanctuary - Erie, CO                                     05/2026- 05/2026

• Aiding in husbandry of rescued cows, horses, poultry and other farmstead animals

Parrot Rescue Volunteer / Rhode Island Parrot Rescue - West Warwick, RI                                            02/2025 - 03/2025

• Aiding in the rehabilitation and placement of exotic birds in new, loving homes
• Contributing to gold standard husbandry, medical care, enrichment and target training to ensure rescued birds have the best shot at finding a new home.

Pantry and Breakfast Volunteer / The Haley House - Boston, MA                                                           04/2021 - 08/2021 

• Served breakfast, handed out bags of fresh groceries, and conversed with Haley House guests to better understand the hardships of those experiencing homelessness in the greater Boston area

Hospital Volunteer / Tufts Medical Center - Boston, MA                                                                           08/2020 - 12/2020

• Volunteered time on inpatient floors at the bedside to foster engaging conversation, positive experiences and to fulfill any non-medical requests for those undergoing hospital stays
• Volunteered time in the emergency department to aid in the restocking of kitchen materials, the delivery of warm blankets to chilly patients and any other generalized requests

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Unit Volunteer / The Hermitage - Richmond, VA                                          01/2017 - 05/2017 

• Volunteered time with Alzheimer’s and dementia unit residents to foster positive experiences
• Organized a weekly sandwich making event in which completed sandwiches were later donated to a local Richmond homeless shelter

RECOVER Initiative / Animal CPR, BLS and ALS Certified 08/2024 - Current