Erica Machuca

Experience

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  Buffalo Grove Animal Hospital

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2018

  Kennel Technician

  • Experienced in performing proper animal restraint for routine procedure• Maintain animal welfare and safety in high stress situations• Maintained clean and safe husbandry for variety of animal species• Responsible for training new employees in position

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  Harper Animal Hospital

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  Veterinary Assistant

  • Experienced in performing proper animal restraint for routine procedure• Maintain animal welfare and safety in high stress situations• Maintained clean and safe husbandry for variety of animal species• Responsible for training new employees in position

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  Raintree Animal Hospital, P.C.

  Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

  Veterinary Assistant

  • Experienced in distributing medication to animal patients• Provided routine cleaning and wound care to animal patients• Obtained basic technique for animal blood draws• Fluent in basic medical terminology• Performed proper sanitation and packaging of surgical equipment• Assisted doctors and technicians in routine tests and procedures

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  CSU College of Agricultural Sciences

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Work with faculty and students to navigate undergraduate areas of concern• Provide guidance and resources for prospective and incoming students• Assist with first year student registration and transition into college• Facilitate weekly group study sessions for specific animal science courses • Hold weekly drop-in hours for undergraduate students • Assist in collecting data samples for calf transport research projects• Restrain calves for health exams, ultrasound, and blood collection• Basic training in calf jugular venipuncture • Convert collected data• Create behavioral ethograms• Assess video footage for ongoing calf transport research projects

  • Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Peer Mentor

    May 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Apr 2022 - Dec 2022