Item 37 - Agreement with The Critter Care Center, Inc

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Statement of Qualifications Dr. Audra Silveria (formerly Dr. Audra De La Torre) began her veterinary journey in the year 1995 as a pet store exotic animal care taker. 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 mammalogy. During her undergraduate studies at Cal State Fullerton, Dr. Silveria accepted positions as a wildlife biologist, veterinary assistant at a general small practice and veterinary assistant at an emergency pet hospital. While working on a masters in mammalogy at Cal State Fullerton, she was accepted to Western University of Health Sciences school of veterinary medication. Dr. Silveria graduated with her DVM in 2009 and finished her dual Masters in Public Health through the University of Minnesota in 2012. During and after her education, she has studied under various biologists and veterinarians that specialized in exotics, wildlife and mixed animal farms. She continues to maintain her relationship and mentorship with these professionals throughout the years. Dr. Silveria has provided veterinary services for various hospitals in Los Angeles County, Riverside County and Orange County. This includes her position at Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center in Huntington Beach as the Director of Veterinary Services and providing veterinary care for the Santa Ana Zoo since 2020. Dr. Silveria has experience providing medical treatment to various species including; new world primates, canines, felines, lagomorphs, mustelids, procyonids, marsupials, rodents, avian (including but not limited to psittacine/backyard poultry/raptors/waterfowl/shorebirds/pelagic birds/ratites), rodents, reptiles, amphibians, various aquatic fish/ invertebrates. Dr. Silveria also provides extensive knowledge in different immobilization techniques in the injectable form as well as anesthetic and analgesic form. Dr. Silveria has provided safe and effective immobilization on various species. She has a certification as well for Remote immobilization through the Safe Capture training program by Dr. Mark Drew though an on site class at The San Diego Zoo Safari Park which is approved by NACA, RACE and The Wildlife Society as a means of continuing education credits. Throughout her veterinary journey, Dr. Silveria has worked for various hospitals and facilities that are AAHA certified and USDA licensed making her aware of proper protocols and procedures thereby mitigating violations. Opening her own hospital has also made Dr. Silveria especially aware of proper safety protocols and facility protocols in accordance with OSHA standards.