Ava DeRicco
Veterinary Technician Assistant at Southside Animal Hospital- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Level 1 Veterinary Assistant
Texas Veterinary Medical AssociationJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Express Employment Professionals Career Prepardness
Express Employment Professionals of Fort Worth, TXApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
OSHA 30 Hour Certification
OSHAcademy Safety and Health TrainingApr, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Southwest Airlines Communications certification
Southwest AirlinesSep, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft photoshop certification
MicrosoftMar, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft powerpoint certification
MicrosoftFeb, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Excel certification
MicrosoftOct, 2017- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Southside Animal Hospital
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Veterinary Technician Assistant
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Jan 2023 - Present
Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital. Assist doctor and other hospital staff by care and cleaning of patients and facilities including completing patient treatments, assisting in surgery and all other animal care functions as well as other tasks involved in the operations of a veterinary hospital.
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Shadow / Non-profit Animal Clinic
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Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
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Dallas Zoo
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ambassador Animal
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
Ambassador Animal Interns work alongside staff in all aspects of animal husbandry, enrichment, operant conditioning techniques, and presenting animals to the public in a safe and professional manner. As interns gain experience, they may have the opportunity to assist with basic behavioral maintenance for birds, mammals, and reptiles. All contact with animals is contingent upon trainer approval and intern performance. Interns may also work on assigned projects including behavioral observations, data collection, enrichment initiatives, and animal presentation development.Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to food preparation, habitat maintenance, daily and weekly cleaning tasks, public presentations, daily enrichment, and daily animal observations.
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Shadow / Private Practice Clinic
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Jun 2017 - Jun 2021
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Education
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Angelo State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Animal Sciences -
Sunnyvale High School
High School Diploma, 3.78