Dr. Nisana M.

Dr. Miller’s extensive research contributions include publications in the Journal of Applied Poultry Research, focusing on broiler chicken production and welfare parameters. She has also presented her work at the American Association of Avian Pathologists Annual Meetings, demonstrating her commitment to advancing veterinary knowledge and sharing expertise with the professional community.

Currently serving as staff GP veterinarian for Aviagen North America, Dr. Miller provides comprehensive health management for commercial poultry operations across Oklahoma and Missouri, conducting remote and in-person consultations with over 100 contract growers and service technicians. Previously, she worked as a veterinarian at Hybrid Turkeys LLC, managing health programs across Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Her clinical expertise spans from routine preventive care to complex disease outbreak management in commercial poultry settings.

Dr. Miller's commitment to veterinary education is exemplified through her leadership role as Chair of the Education Committee for the American Association of Avian Pathologists, where she helped develop education materials for veterinary professionals. Her dedication to student success began early in her career as a student athletic academic tutor at Virginia Tech, where she provided academic support across multiple disciplines and developed personalized learning strategies for student-athletes. As a peer mentor in the Animal and Poultry Sciences department, she guided first-year students through the challenges of university-level coursework and helped them navigate the pre-veterinary program.

Dr. Miller's mentoring philosophy emphasizes that with the right opportunities and mindset, the path to vet school can be both transformative and enjoyable. She is dedicated to helping each student discover their unique story and develop the experiences that will not only strengthen their applications but also shape them into compassionate, well-rounded veterinary professionals. She believes while veterinary school may be the goal, the journey should be filled with exploration and unforgettable experiences. Her own path to veterinary medicine was shaped by unique opportunities that ranged from working at Colonial Williamsburg's Coach and Livestock Department to volunteering at a Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in Israel.

Dr. Miller's greatest strengths as an admissions counselor lie in her organization, creativity, and flexibility. She excels at helping students discover their unique passions within veterinary medicine and crafting applications that showcase their individual journeys. Her approach centers on finding distinctive experiences that allow students to develop and explore their interests, just as she did through diverse opportunities ranging from shelter work in high school to collaborating with a small animal ophthalmology specialist during her undergraduate years. 

In her free time, Dr. Miller maintains an active lifestyle through hiking and swimming in lakes during the summer. Her passion for travel continues to drive her exploration of animal-related service opportunities in different countries, reflecting her global perspective on veterinary medicine and animal welfare.