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Isabelle Mierau

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General information

Location
Erie, CO
Age
20
Gender
Female

Hobbies & Interests

  • Soccer
  • Running
  • Band
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • FFA
  • Music

Reading

  • Young Adult
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Thriller
  • Contemporary

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

My dream career for as long as I can remember has been to become a veterinarian; the only flaw to that plan is that getting an education is incredibly expensive between undergrad and veterinary school, especially when most places you can gain experience pay little to nothing. At 19 years old and a 2024 high school graduate, I have over 1200 animal-related service/volunteer hours and have fostered over 65 neglected, abused, and underprivileged dogs/puppies in the past three years. Additionally, I have accumulated over 150 veterinary hours, 1,750+ exotic animal hours, 800+ small animal experience hours, and 50+ large animal experience hours. Another thing about me is that I am autistic. In the Spring of 2022, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which simultaneously flipped my life upside down and made my entire childhood make sense. Being autistic gives me a unique perspective on life and my relationship with animals, separating me from other aspiring veterinarians. I have recently completed my sophomore year at Kansas State University, studying Animal Science on a Pre-Veterinary Track and minoring in Music Performance (Flute), while also being the Publicity Officer for the Smurthwaite Scholarship and Leadership House on campus!

Education

Kansas State University

Bachelor's degree program

2024 – 2028

Majors:
  • Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs
  • Animal Sciences
Minors:
  • Music
GPA3.7 GPA

Mead High School

High School

2020 – 2024

GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Zoology/Animal Biology, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Animal Sciences, Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other, Music
Medical school interest:
No
Test scores:
  • ACT29

Career

  • Biological Science Aid

    Veterinary · USDA

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Pre-Veterinary/STEM Intern

    Veterinary · Animal Care Sanctuary

    Jan 2026 – Present

  • Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern

    Veterinary · Wild Instincts

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Daycare Attendant

    Veterinary · Rogue's Farm Doggy Daycare and Boarding

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Guest Engagement Team Member

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Denver Zoological Foundation

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Vet Tech

    Veterinary · Animal Health at Home

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Animal Assistant

    Consumer Services · Anderson Farms

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Veterinary
Dream career goals:
To become a DVM, and possibly one day own my own practice.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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