Mackenzie is a 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine where she also earned a Masters of Public Health as part of the dual degree DVM/MPH program. She completed a rotating internship at San Luis Rey Equine Hospital from 2019 to 2020. During veterinary school, she was the 2016-2017 SCAAEP Secretary. In 2020 Dr. Luick came to Peterson Smith Equine Hospital + Complete Care as a Hospital Intern and was accepted into our Residency Program the following year.

Originally from Oregon, she attended Harvard University for undergrad where she majored in Latin American Studies with a minor in Global Health, and was a member of the varsity swim team. Before attending veterinary school, she worked for an Arabian showing and breeding farm, and as a veterinary assistant. Mackenzie has an interest in surgery, emergency medicine and sports medicine/rehabilitation. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and staying active.