Christine Fixico-Silver
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Committed to life-long education: M.S. Psychology, B.A. Psychology, B.S. Biology
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager with over 15 years of leadership experience
Driven involvement in a wide array of experiences within animal care and welfare
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Administration
Arcata Animal Hospital
Arcata, California
05.2023 - Current
- Financial administration of veterinary hospital through remote management of accounts payable and bookkeeping software.
- Participated in development and integration of new practice management system tailored to our hospital
- Additional project management and client communication as needed
Executive Director
Fearless Kitty Rescue
Fountain Hills, Arizona
03.2022 - 03.2024
- Administration of a no-kill cat rescue with an annual intake of over 350 cats, achievement of record intakes and adoptions during 2022 and 2023.
- Facilitation of all outreach activities through creative development of fundraising events, adoption events, and community events to grow the organization and contribute to a financial surplus toward the care of rescued cats in need.
- Oversight, development, and update of standard operating procedures for the organization.
Medical Center Manager
Raintree Pet Resort + Medical Center
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Leadership of a 2-DVM AAHA-accredited and Feline Friendly Practice located within a large daycare and boarding facility.
- Specialization in client assistance with international pet travel.
- Collaboration with operations and resort managers to improve and streamline medical care and supervision of resort canine, feline, and exotic pet guests.
- Management of hospital operations to ensure efficiency, excellence in service, and inventory maintenance.
Hospital Manager
Arcata Animal Hospital
Arcata, California
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Daily operations management at a 3-DVM AAHA-accredited veterinary practice with 25+ support staff.
- Significant overhaul and updating of hospital protocols and procedures.
- Implementation of new hospital programs such as wellness plans, behavior consultation, hospice and palliative care.
- Responsible for evaluation of support staff and maintenance of human resource standards.
- Creation of hospital budget and monthly reports for key financial indicators.
Hospital Manager
All Creatures Animal Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2012 - 02.2018
- Administration of hospital operations for 3-DVM AAHA-accredited practice with a $2.5 million annual budget. Successful management of accounts payable/receivable, human resources, inventory maintenance, client relations, marketing, et al.
- Led hospital team to receipt of National Veterinary Associates Gold Award in 2013 for top five percent of revenue growth and Chairman's Award for excellence in patient care, customer service, and hospital operations.
- Established significant positive online presence through social media and online reviews to generate more new clients from social media than any other source.
Independent Consultant
Self-employed
Paradise, California
01.2010 - 05.2012
- North Valley Animal Disaster Group: Received FEMA training for disaster work. Deployed to Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas to work in emergency animal shelters. Revised Standard Operating Guidelines for emergency shelter establishment. Provision of training and instructions to new volunteers in emergency animal shelter work. Member of Board of Directors.
- Chico Cat Coalition: Assisted in establishment of non-profit status, including drafting of bylaws. Completed website update and created social media accounts. Contributed to ongoing newsletter articles. Conceptual development, coordination, and direction of organization's annual fundraiser.
- Paradise Animal Shelter Helpers: Member, Board of Directors.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University, Chico
Chico 08.2002 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University, Chico
ChicoBachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Chico
ChicoAssociates of Science - Behavioral and Social Science with discipline in Administration of Justice
Butte Community College
Oroville, CaliforniaSkills
-Hospice of the Valley, Pet Partners, Therapy Dogs Incorporated: Visited memory care units as well as hospice facilities as a part of three different animal assisted therapy teams
-Former Team Evaluator and Instructor with Pet Partners After completion of training and certification with my own cat and dog, completed the necessary training needed to instruct future Pet Partner team members in addition to being able to evaluate and certify their pet partners
-Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement: led regularly scheduled bereavement online chat groups for persons dealing with the loss of their beloved pets
-North Valley Animal Disaster Group, ASPCA, and IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare): experienced in animal rescue and sheltering in response to local and natural disasters (fire, flood, and disease outbreak) as well as large-scale crimes including hoarding, dog fighting, and puppy mills Deployed areas include California, New York, Arkansas, Missouri, and Florida
-Fearless Kitty Rescue, Butte Humane Society, Chico Cat Coalition, Farm Sanctuary, and Nevada Humane Society: hundreds of hours of animal care and all aspects of animal sheltering experience for cats, dogs, exotic and farm animals
-Currently assisting with marketing (writing monthly newsletters) and social media outreach through Flight Angels of Roatan This rescue rehabilitates sick and injured homeless cats from the island of Roatan, Honduras and flies them to no-kill rescues within the United States for adoption
Certification
- Certified Cat Behavior Consultant through the International Associated of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) since 2018
- Fear Free Elite Certified Veterinary Professional, 2024
- Human Animal Bond Certification through HABRI, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, 2022
- Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional Certification from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospital Administration
Arcata Animal Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Executive Director
Fearless Kitty Rescue
03.2022 - 03.2024
Medical Center Manager
Raintree Pet Resort + Medical Center
11.2019 - 05.2023
Hospital Manager
Arcata Animal Hospital
03.2018 - 11.2019
Hospital Manager
All Creatures Animal Clinic
05.2012 - 02.2018
Independent Consultant
Self-employed
01.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Marriage and Family Therapy
California State University, Chico
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Certified Cat Behavior Consultant through the International Associated of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) since 2018
- Fear Free Elite Certified Veterinary Professional, 2024
- Human Animal Bond Certification through HABRI, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute, 2022
- Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional Certification from the Feline Veterinary Medical Association, 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University, Chico
Associates of Science - Behavioral and Social Science with discipline in Administration of Justice
Butte Community College
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