Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Volunteering
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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, KY
05-2026

College Prep

Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Madisonville, KY
05.2023

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)

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)

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