DAFVM Spotlight Employee: Megan Robbins
Megan Robbins
Lions, tigers, and bears are standard patients for CVM veterinary technician Megan Robbins.
From big cats to large horses, Megan assists veterinary anesthesiologists and surgeons with procedures on animals of all sizes.
“With it being a research institution, we have the opportunity to work on an array of animals, whereas most private practices are more limited,” said Megan. “Since we work with a big cat rescue, I’ve been able to help with a few lions and tigers, which is pretty interesting.”
Prior to her position on the anesthesiology team, Megan worked as a vet tech in the CVM equine department.
“While studying veterinary medical technology at Hinds Community College, I did an externship with the equine department and heard about this position,” Megan said. “It was a perfect fit for me, because I had experience at a large animal referral hospital in Jackson.”
Megan said there is a constant increase in the need for veterinary medical technology.
“We see growth every year,” Megan said. “It’s unbelievable the amount of animals we see on a daily and even monthly basis. The vet tech profession is one of the fastest growing sectors of the medical field.”
Megan and her husband own their own horses, so it’s no surprise they are her favorite animals. Megan’s husband of 10 years helps manage Prairie Livestock Inc. in West Point, and they have an eight-month-old daughter.
Megan said they love the Starkville area.
“I went to school here, my husband and I met here, and now I work here,” Megan said. “It’s the best place to raise our daughter. I just love the atmosphere of the university and the small town feel. It truly is an exciting place to live and work.”
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