Maria Rice
Madisonville,KY
Summary
Dedicated college student with a passion for animals, and a commitment to academic excellence. Tackles challenges with positivity and determination. Excels in work ethic, teamwork, and communication. Devoted to providing excellent care and services to animals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Lisa Paulsen
Owensboro, Kentucky
09.2025 - Current
- Communicated regularly with Dr. Paulsen regarding any changes in behavior or health status of her animals.
- Monitored food and water intake levels for all animals in my care.
- Maintained cleanliness of stalls, ensuring a hygienic living space for the horses.
- Built strong relationships with all the animals, fostering trust and comfort during visits.
Hospital Assistant
East Side Animal Hospital
Owensboro, Kentucky
08.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring comfort and safety during visits.
- Practiced safe restraint during examinations and procedures to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained the cleanliness of exam rooms, the surgery room, the reception area, and the kennel ward to uphold hygiene standards.
- Cleaned and maintained surgical equipment after surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and wrapped instrument packs and pouches for autoclave sterilization.
- Supported inventory management by unloading packages, labeling inventory items, and placing the items in their designated locations.
- Stocked supplies necessary for veterinary treatments.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing and parasite screening.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly.
Horse care worker
Owensboro Community & Technical College
Owensboro, Kentucky
05.2025 - Current
- Provided daily feeding and care for the horses.
- Provided weekly grooming and hoof care to promote horse well-being.
- Administered medications to the horses.
- Maintained barns, stalls, paddocks and other horse-related facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Monitored the horses' health on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to the supervisor.
- Turned out horses to promote optimal exercise and health.
2-4 Daycare Teacher, Daycare Substitute Teacher
Bloom Infant & Toddler Daycare
Madisonville , KY
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, numbers, and letters.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or behavioral issues.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
Animal Caretaker
Kendra Schwartzlose
Madisonville, KY
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Cleaned cages, litter boxes and other areas of the home as needed.
- Monitored food and water intake levels for all animals in my care.
- Provided companionship to pets while their owners were away from home.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners regarding any changes in behavior or health status of their animals.
Education
Veterinary Technology
Owensboro Community And Technical College
Owensboro, KY05-2026
College Prep
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Madisonville, KY05.2023
Skills
- Work ethic
- Compassion
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- CAETA Certified
- Hills Veterinary Academy: Veterinary Nutritional Advocate Certification Program Wellness - Level 1
- Hills Veterinary Academy: Veterinary Nutritional Advocate Certification Program Therapeutic - Level 1
- Hills Veterinary Academy: Veterinary Nutritional Advocate Certification Program Therapeutic - Level 2
Accomplishments
• Graduated with Honors (2023)
• Hopkins County School 4.0 GPA Award (2023)
• Horse Judging plaque (2021 - 2022)
• Hopkins County School 4.0 GPA Award (2023)
• Horse Judging plaque (2021 - 2022)
Affiliations
• Former Member of Madisonville North Hopkins FFA (2021-2023)
• Public Relations Officer in the OCTC Veterinary Technology Club (Current)
• Peer Mentor in the OCTC Veterinary Technology Program (Current)
• Public Relations Officer in the OCTC Veterinary Technology Club (Current)
• Peer Mentor in the OCTC Veterinary Technology Program (Current)
Volunteering
- Saving Paws Animal Rescue of Kentucky in Owensboro Kentucky (08/2023 - Current)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Lisa Paulsen
09.2025 - Current
Hospital Assistant
East Side Animal Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Horse care worker
Owensboro Community & Technical College
05.2025 - Current
2-4 Daycare Teacher, Daycare Substitute Teacher
Bloom Infant & Toddler Daycare
02.2023 - 05.2024
Animal Caretaker
Kendra Schwartzlose
09.2022 - 10.2022
College Prep
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Veterinary Technology
Owensboro Community And Technical College