Originally from Ohio, Ariel grew up in a household brimming with a variety of pets, including dogs, geckos, turtles, scorpions, finches, parrots, cats, and fish. Her family’s collective love for animals, shared by her parents and older brother, ignited Ariel’s own passion for animal care.
Initially, Ariel envisioned a future in music, as she played the saxophone and had a deep appreciation for the art. However, she realized that her love for music was more of a cherished hobby than a career path. This epiphany came during her senior year of high school, leading her to pursue veterinary medicine.
Ariel began her journey into veterinary medicine by shadowing a local vet clinic during high school. She continued to build her experience in undergrad at West Virginia University, where she volunteered at a 24-hour emergency and general practice wellness center. This center was attached to an avian rehabilitation facility, giving her invaluable experience working with raptors and songbirds.
This externship marks Ariel’s first visit to Las Vegas, and she is eager to experience the city. She plans to stay at the Bellagio, visit its conservatory, explore the strip, and take trips to the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park.
During the externship, Ariel aims to enhance her skills in ultrasound and radiology.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, rock climbing, spending time with friends, relaxing by the pool, and spending time with her cats, Denver and Tokyo, and her Doberman, Sylvia.
Ariel’s long-term goals include improving client-doctor communication and focusing on wildlife conservation. She dreams of opening her own wildlife rehabilitation center and has a personal goal of being able to retire her mother.
