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Mahiro Matsumoto

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Agriculture
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Animals
  • Biology
  • Camping
  • Zoology
  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Crocheting
  • Crafting
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Dog Training
  • Sculpture
  • Foreign Languages
  • Embroidery And Cross Stitching
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Japanese
  • Volunteering
  • Volleyball
  • Martial Arts
  • Karaoke
  • Food And Eating
  • Mental Health
  • Mentoring

Reading

  • Academic
  • Adventure
  • Childrens
  • Crafts
  • Mystery
  • History
  • Travel
  • True Story
  • Suspense
  • Social Issues
  • Psychology
  • Leadership
  • Literature
  • Humanities
  • Novels
  • Literary Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Plays
  • Family
  • Education
  • Romance
  • Health
  • Self-Help

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am a future veterinarian (LSU DVM Class of 2030) with a foundation in Zoology, diagnostic pathology, and multicultural community outreach. I believe that effective veterinary medicine requires both uncompromising scientific rigor and a deep understanding of the human animal bond. My clinical and laboratory background includes hands on work as a Necropsy Student Assistant at Colorado State University, where I apply basic necropsy techniques alongside veterinary pathologists. This work, combined with my experience in small animal clinics and large animal sanctuaries, has given me a comprehensive understanding of animal health from the microscopic level to daily behavioral care. I am also a passionate advocate for accessible science and public health. I recently collaborated with engineering and business students to win 3rd place at the Hack4Health hackathon for a platform designed to improve pet vaccination accessibility. Additionally, my university honors thesis involved translating complex conservation science into a culturally accessible format. Fluent in Japanese and English, I am dedicated to breaking down communication barriers in the veterinary field. My ultimate goal is to integrate preventive care, veterinary dentistry, and emergency disaster response to deliver high quality medical care to under resourced communities.

Education

Louisiana State University

Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

2026 – 2030

Majors:
  • Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2026

Majors:
  • Zoology/Animal Biology
Minors:
  • Chemistry

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Animal Sciences
Minors:
  • Biology, General

Vandegrift High School

High School

2019 – 2022

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Animal Sciences, Zoology/Animal Biology, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other, Biology, General
Medical school interest:
Yes

Career

  • Pet Sitter

    Veterinary · Self Employed

    Jan 2019 – Present

  • Kennel Technician / Technician Assistant

    Veterinary · 2222 Veterinary Clinic

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • General Chemistry I Learning Assistant

    Education · Colorado State University

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

  • Student-Athlete Tutoring Support

    Education · Colorado State University

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

  • Necropsy Student Assistant

    Veterinary · Colorado State University

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

  • Bilingual worker

    Restaurants · Sukiya

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2019

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Veterinary
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
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