Tara Mullins November 5, 2015 Page 1
November 5, 2015
Tara Mullins
190 Sciple Drive, Starkville, MS 39759
662-418-9978
tm390@msstate.edu
EDUCATION
June 2012 – May 2016 Mississippi State University D.V.M
College of Veterinary Medicine
Starkville, MS
August 2008 – May 2012 Mississippi State University B.S.
College of Animal and Dairy Science
Starkville, MS
Animal and Dairy Science (Summa cum laude)
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Community Pet Hospital June 2012 – Aug 2012
Veterinary Technician
Memphis, TN
Starkville Veterinary Hospital June 2010 – May 2012
Veterinary Technician, Kennel Technician
Starkville, MS
EXTERNSHIPS
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital April 4, 2016 – April 18, 2016
2150 Georgetown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
Equine Theriogenology / Ambulatory
Smith Animal Hospital Aug 10, 2015 – Aug 24, 2015
1415 State Hwy 389
Starkville, MS 39759
Small Animal Practice
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ELECTIVE COURSES
Fall 2015 CVM 5772 Advanced Small Animal Theriogenology (2)
Summer 2015 CVM 5602 Endocrinology (2)
Summer 2015 CVM 5764 Advanced Equine Theriogenology (4)
Summer 2015 CVM 5990 Clinical Nutrition (2)
Fall 2014 CVM 5802 Practical Small Animal Oncology (2)
PROFESSIONALACTIVITIESANDASSOCIATIONS
Student Chapter of American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) 2012 – 2015
Student Chapter of Society for Theriogenology (SCSFT) 2012 – 2014
American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Pre-Vet Club 2008 – 2012
CONTINUINGEDUCATION
Annual Conference: Society for Theriogenology November 2013
Lexington, KY
Annual Conference: American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
North Caroline State University – Raleigh, NC March 2012
Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN March 2010
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Annual Conference of American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
Mississippi State University – Starkville, MS March 2011
Symposium Lecture / Lab Coordinator
 Planned, coordinated, and successfully implemented 27 seminars and 15 wet labs
 Delegated and supervised 20-25 pre-vet students on my Lecture/Lab committee
 Aided and facilitated this 3-day event with over 500 pre-vet students from across the country to
implement a positive experience for all participants
 Focused on teamwork, communication, personal accountability, and time management
American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Pre-Vet Club
Treasurer Aug 2010 – July 2011
President Aug 2011 – July 2012
 Supervised 100+ undergraduate members in bi-weekly meetings
 Directed and delegated bi-weekly officer meetings with faculty advisor
 Implemented volunteer programs and community service opportunities with humane society,
equine therapeutic riding, homeward bound (adoption program), and local organizations
 Ensured multiple veterinary experiences were provided, such as wet labs, lectures, and trips
 Organized and directed vet school application tutorial sessions to help prepare students
 Encouraged and maintained active membership for 80+ members
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PUBLIC EDUCATION
Open House at CVM Mississippi State University 2012 – 2015
Assisted and helped facilitate this 2-day event focusing on public education and animal health
awareness in the form of demonstrations, exhibits, tours, and shows for children and the community
Day One Leadership Community Mississippi State University 2008
Pet Care Education Project:
Visited several local grade schools and informed children of proper pet care at home and the needs of
animals through the use of posters, games, and prizes
REFERENCES
Dr. Jeff Smith
Smith Animal Hospital 1415 State Hwy 389, Starkville, MS 662-323-6937
Dr. Natalie McLewee
Resident, Clinical Sciences MSU CVM, Starkville, MS 662-325-1266
Dr. Kathryn Bass
Resident, Theriogenology MSU CVM, Starkville, MS 662-325-1266

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    Tara Mullins November5, 2015 Page 1 November 5, 2015 Tara Mullins 190 Sciple Drive, Starkville, MS 39759 662-418-9978 tm390@msstate.edu EDUCATION June 2012 – May 2016 Mississippi State University D.V.M College of Veterinary Medicine Starkville, MS August 2008 – May 2012 Mississippi State University B.S. College of Animal and Dairy Science Starkville, MS Animal and Dairy Science (Summa cum laude) PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE Community Pet Hospital June 2012 – Aug 2012 Veterinary Technician Memphis, TN Starkville Veterinary Hospital June 2010 – May 2012 Veterinary Technician, Kennel Technician Starkville, MS EXTERNSHIPS Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital April 4, 2016 – April 18, 2016 2150 Georgetown Rd Lexington, KY 40511 Equine Theriogenology / Ambulatory Smith Animal Hospital Aug 10, 2015 – Aug 24, 2015 1415 State Hwy 389 Starkville, MS 39759 Small Animal Practice
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    Tara Mullins November5, 2015 Page 2 ELECTIVE COURSES Fall 2015 CVM 5772 Advanced Small Animal Theriogenology (2) Summer 2015 CVM 5602 Endocrinology (2) Summer 2015 CVM 5764 Advanced Equine Theriogenology (4) Summer 2015 CVM 5990 Clinical Nutrition (2) Fall 2014 CVM 5802 Practical Small Animal Oncology (2) PROFESSIONALACTIVITIESANDASSOCIATIONS Student Chapter of American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) 2012 – 2015 Student Chapter of Society for Theriogenology (SCSFT) 2012 – 2014 American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Pre-Vet Club 2008 – 2012 CONTINUINGEDUCATION Annual Conference: Society for Theriogenology November 2013 Lexington, KY Annual Conference: American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association North Caroline State University – Raleigh, NC March 2012 Purdue University – West Lafayette, IN March 2010 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Annual Conference of American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Mississippi State University – Starkville, MS March 2011 Symposium Lecture / Lab Coordinator  Planned, coordinated, and successfully implemented 27 seminars and 15 wet labs  Delegated and supervised 20-25 pre-vet students on my Lecture/Lab committee  Aided and facilitated this 3-day event with over 500 pre-vet students from across the country to implement a positive experience for all participants  Focused on teamwork, communication, personal accountability, and time management American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) Pre-Vet Club Treasurer Aug 2010 – July 2011 President Aug 2011 – July 2012  Supervised 100+ undergraduate members in bi-weekly meetings  Directed and delegated bi-weekly officer meetings with faculty advisor  Implemented volunteer programs and community service opportunities with humane society, equine therapeutic riding, homeward bound (adoption program), and local organizations  Ensured multiple veterinary experiences were provided, such as wet labs, lectures, and trips  Organized and directed vet school application tutorial sessions to help prepare students  Encouraged and maintained active membership for 80+ members
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    Tara Mullins November5, 2015 Page 3 PUBLIC EDUCATION Open House at CVM Mississippi State University 2012 – 2015 Assisted and helped facilitate this 2-day event focusing on public education and animal health awareness in the form of demonstrations, exhibits, tours, and shows for children and the community Day One Leadership Community Mississippi State University 2008 Pet Care Education Project: Visited several local grade schools and informed children of proper pet care at home and the needs of animals through the use of posters, games, and prizes REFERENCES Dr. Jeff Smith Smith Animal Hospital 1415 State Hwy 389, Starkville, MS 662-323-6937 Dr. Natalie McLewee Resident, Clinical Sciences MSU CVM, Starkville, MS 662-325-1266 Dr. Kathryn Bass Resident, Theriogenology MSU CVM, Starkville, MS 662-325-1266