Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Candidate, 2030
VICTORIA WELCH ROWE
High Desert Medical College
LANCASTER,CA
5
Years of experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Assisting Laboratory Instructor
4 Months- Maintained accurate program documentation with attendance, participation and incident reporting.
- Cultivated learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
- Monitored students during labs and assignments
Veterinary Technician
7 Months- Obtained medical histories and vitals for wellness and medical appointments
- Assisted veterinarians with exams and diagnostics, including restraint, sample collection, and medication administration
- Provided client education and communication regarding treatment plan estimates, routine care, procedures, and post-surgical instructions
Veterinary Technician
6 Months- Administered vaccinations, performed venipuncture, and conducted routine bloodwork for 25+ patients daily
- Assisted with surgical intake loads of 100+ spay and neuter patients daily
- Provided client education and communication regarding routine care and post-surgical instructions
Aquatics Intern
2 Months- Monitored, tested, and adjusted water quality parameters including ammonia, nitrate, pH, and dissolved oxygen
- Prepared species-specific diets and provided enrichment
- Performed routine habitat cleaning supporting animal health of 200+ marine and freshwater fish and invertebrate species
- Recognized and reported abnormalities in animal health and behavior to attending veterinarian for medical intervention
Laboratory Animal Care Team Member
1 Year 3 Months- Provided daily husbandry care and nutrition to 1,200+ laboratory mice
- Recognized and reported abnormalities in animal health to attending veterinarian for medical intervention
French Language Specialist
3 Years 4 Months- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Relevant Veterinary Coursework: Veterinary Basic and Medical Sciences I & II, Veterinary Clinical Sciences & Skills I
- Student Involvement: World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association, Zoological, Exotic Companion, and Wildlife Medicine Society, Student Veterinary Medical Association
Master of Science - Marine Conservation Biology
Relevant Graduate Coursework: Identification and Life History of Marine Mammals, Conservation of Marine Predators, Dynamics of Marine Ecosystems, Coral Ecology and Conservation
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
- Relevant Coursework: Fundamentals of Toxicology, Comparative Chordate Anatomy, General Microbiology & Lab, General Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Genetics, World Oceans, Principles of Wildlife Management, Field Techniques for Environmental Science, Water Management
- Student Involvement: Pre-Veterinary Medical Association – President (2023), Secretary (2022), and Historian (2022)
PUBLICATIONS
- Vaquita Conservation: Saving the World’s Most Endangered Cetacean, Independently published, 2025
Timeline
Western University of Health Sciences
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
08.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assisting Laboratory Instructor
High Desert Medical College
05.2026 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Northside Animal Hospital
07.2025 - 02.2026
Unity Environmental University
Master of Science from Marine Conservation Biology
01.2025 - 12.2025
Veterinary Technician
Animal Birth Control Clinic
01.2025 - 07.2025
Aquatics Intern
Cameron Park Zoo
02.2023 - 04.2023
Laboratory Animal Care Team Member
Baylor University Vivarium
06.2022 - 09.2023
Baylor University
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science
08.2021 - 12.2024
French Language Specialist
Baylor University Interactive Media and Language Center
08.2021 - 12.2024