Ethan MacDougall
Antigonish,NS
Summary
Fourth-year DVM student at the Atlantic Veterinary College with extensive hands-on beef and dairy experience. Raised on a commercial cattle operation and passionate about production medicine, calf health, and herd-level decision making. Demonstrated academic excellence while balancing varsity athletics and on-farm employment during vet school.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Maplehedge Farms
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
01.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations of medium-sized cow-calf operation, ensuring optimal health and productivity.
- Monitored cattle for signs of illness, providing timely treatment and care.
- Assisted in calvings, facilitating safe delivery and calf health.
- Administered vaccinations and feed to maintain herd wellness.
- Treated sick cows and calves through fluids, needling, and supportive care.
- Conducted breeding of cows to enhance herd genetics.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in challenging situations.
Milker
ADI Dairy inc
08.2024 - 10.2025
- Milked cows before and after school several days weekly.
- Monitored fresh cows for periparturient diseases during milking sessions.
- Identified and treated mastitis using CMT.
Externship
Ormstown Veterinary Hospital
- Conducted calf health consultations with Dr. Jodi Wallace, summarizing data and formulating targeted recommendations.
- Palpated cows and performed fetal sexing during routine herd health visits.
- Assisted in executing multiple right flank laparotomies, enhancing surgical technical skills.
- Responded to emergency calls for both bovine and small ruminants
Externship
St Hyacinthe Veterinary Hospital UdeM
- Assessed, worked-up, and treated complex medical cases for bovines and small ruminants.
- Practiced physical examinations on sick cows to enhance diagnostic skills.
- Participated in surgical cases involving both bovine and small ruminant species.
- Practiced techniques in ultrasound of calf lungs and IV catheter placements.
- Developed and implemented IV fluid therapy and supportive care plans.
Externship
High Tides Vets
, NS
- Performed DA surgeries under the supervision of veterinarians.
- Reviewed vaccine protocols and provided suggestions.
- Ongoing, December 2025
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Atlantic Veterinary College
Charlottetown, PE05-2026
University of Prince Edward Island
CharlottetownSkills
- Individual problem solver
- Self awareness
- Great team player
- Client communication
Accomplishments
Academic All-Canadian member of UPEI men's soccer team 3x (2021, 2022, 2023)
Timeline
Milker
ADI Dairy inc
08.2024 - 10.2025
Farm Manager
Maplehedge Farms
01.2020 - Current
Externship
Ormstown Veterinary Hospital
Externship
St Hyacinthe Veterinary Hospital UdeM
Externship
High Tides Vets
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island