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Statement of Qualifications Dr. Audra De La Tone began her veterinary journey in the year 1995 as a pet store employee. This created a passion to learn more about various species and medicine. She then became a student of Cal State Fullerton where she studied Biological Sciences with an emphasis on ecology, ornithology, and mauunalogy. During her undergraduate studies at Cal State Fullerton, Dr, Audra De La Torre accepted a position as a veterinary technician at an emergency pet clinic. Shortly alter, she became a student of Western University of Health Sciences and obtained her DVM. Dr. Audra De La Torre studied under various veterinarians that specialized in exotics, wildlife and large animals. After working with different wildlife centers, Dr. Audra De LaTorre became interested in population medicine and public health communicable diseases, so she pursued a Master's degree in Public Health. Dr. De La Torre has provided veterinary services for various hospitals in South Orange County as well as the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach as the Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. De La Torre has experience providing medical treatment to various species including; canines, felines, reptiles, rodents, avian, psittacine, livestock, rodents, waterfowl, ratite, aquatics, some primates and various invertebrates. Dr. De La Tore also provides extensive knowledge in different immobilization techniques primarily in the injectable form as well as anesthetic and analgesic form, Dr. De La Torre has provided safe and effective immobilization on various species. Throughout her veterinary journey, Dr. Do La Tore has worked for various hospitals and facilities that are AAHA certified and USDA licensed making her aware of proper protocols and violations. Opening her own hospital has also made Dr. De La Torre very aware of proper safety protocols and facility protocols in accordance with OSHA standards. b. Dr. Adan Rivera is our part-time veterinarian at The Critter Care Center, Inc. who also provides veterinary medical care to various species. Dr. Adan is another one of the few veterinarians in Southern California that provides medical care for all species such as domestic, exotic and livestock. Dr. Adan Rivera grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico where he grew Lip with many animals. He attended Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Mexico City where he earned a degree in Veterinary and Zootecrmy Medicine in 2002. He continued working as it veterinarian in Mexico for 6 years before moving to Anaheim, California. Once in California, Dr. Adan Rivera continued working in veterinary hospitals as a technician Lentil licensed to practice as a Veterinarian. Dr. Adan Rivera provides medical care to various species at an emergency pet hospital and also at The Critter Care Center, Inc. Dr. Adan Rivera has assisted with providing medical treatment to various wildlife species at The Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach. Dr. Adan Rivera has provided medical care for the following species; canines, felines, reptiles, livestock, avian, psittacine, ratite, rodents, aquatics, invertebrates and waterfowl.