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Madison Rigdon

Madison Rigdon

DVM

Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesVeterinary
Company
Forever Vets Animal Hospital
Title
Veterinarian
Seniority
Senior
Department
Medical Health
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Industry
Veterinary

About

Current third year DVM candidate at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and proud alumna of the University of Florida. Skilled in leadership, communication and organization with experience in companion animal medicine and shelter medicine. Currently seeking externship opportunities.

Experience

Veterinarian

Forever Vets Animal Hospital · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Present

Veterinary Economics Officer

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Serve as the student liaison for the AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee. Represent SAVMA at the annual AVMA Veterinary Economics Summit. Represent SAVMA at the VBMA’s annual national meeting.

Veterinary Economics Officer Elect

AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Become familiar with all the duties and responsibilities of the office of the VEO. Assist the VEO and substitute for the VEO when necessary and appropriate. Succeed to the office of the VEO upon expiration of the VEO’s term of office, or in the event that the VEO is unable to fulfill his or her term. Attend meetings with the VEO when invited by the planning organizations such as the Annual AVMA Economic Summit.

Lsu Student Representative

Hill's Pet Nutrition · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

- Distribute, approve, and regulate the weekly Hill’s pet food order shipments from students and staff at the LSU SVM. - Organize and host various sponsored events for the LSU SVM including "Yappy Hours", nutritional seminars, and school wide competitions. -Attend nutrition classes to gain a greater understanding of the leading diet recommendations for combating a variety of illnesses in companion animal pets.

Veterinary Student Extern

Southern Veterinary Partners · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Received broad clinical experience under the supervision of experienced veterinarians including internal medicine, surgery, emergency care, and more. Observed and participated in surgical and dental procedures, ultrasound analysis, routine and emergency examinations, medical therapy and client communication Fine tuned my technical skills including injections, catheterization, venipuncture, radiographic positioning, and sample collection. Participated in case management, diagnostic interpretation, therapeutic drug selection.

Veterinary Student Extern

NAVE Veterinary Group · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Gained experience in technical skills including placing IV catheters and endotracheal tubes • Interpreted radiographs • Assisted veterinarians with determining treatment and diagnostic plans • Assisted with surgery, including spays and neuters, exploratory laparotomy, and endoscopy • Gained experience and exposure with utilizing and interpreting ultrasound imaging

Laboratory Assistant

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine · Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

- Assist in maintenance and collection of various stem cell culture lines - Collection and observation of Xiphophorus fish sperm bundle's for various projects - General lab upkeep and maintenance

Veterinary Assistant

Jonesville Animal Hospital · Gainesville, Florida, United States

Preformed various duties including history taking, preforming rudimentary lab testing, obtaining blood and fecal samples, holding animals for procedures and maintaining positive client relations during appointments.

President

Panhellenic Council at the University of Florida

Assumed responsibility for over 4,500 women in the Panhellenic Council and represented the Panhellenic Council at all official University of Florida functions. Presided over all Panhellenic Executive Board meetings and reviewed and approved all programming request forms and contracts. Acted as a student liaison to the Vice President of the University of Florida to inform the administration of the general proceedings of the student population as well as to relay concerns and areas of growth that are of primary concern to the administration. Met with the state of Florida’s Board of Education to conceptualize best practices and policies to maintain student health and safety in regard to Greek life and general mental health present on all of Florida’s campuses.

Preview Staffer

University of Florida · Gainesville, Florida, United States

Mentored over 7,000 incoming students in the class of 2020 during orientation for the University of Florida by leading campus tours, advising in scheduling, and guiding freshman though their first semesters at UF.

Education

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Companion Animal Medicine

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - BS, Animal Sciences

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Dance

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