Outstanding Veterinary Impact Award Honoree (Veterinary Technician)
Maddie Cerise is a Large Animal Technician at LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Get to know Maddie more in this Impact Honoree Q&A:
What inspired you to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine? I decided to join this field of work because it grants me the ability to care for patients of various species, especially horses. It is gratifying work that keeps giving every day.
What does a typical day entail for you? Staying busy! I start my morning in the hospital preparing for a long day of scheduled or emergency procedures. I will check on patients and see if any vet students may need assistance with patient care. I provide the ICU technicians with updates on procedures and diagnostic findings for specific patients under the surgery service I oversee. Being a team player is a daily occurrence.
What are some common misconceptions about your profession? That veterinary technicians are commonly seen as “just the handler”, but we do so much more.
Quote you live by: “You can if you try.”
If you could change one aspect of your field or industry, what would it be? Increase pay for our interns and residents.
What is a memorable or career-defining moment you’ve had? Going through the veterinary technician program at Delgado Community College.
