Maria Alcaino

Veterinarian Medical Director

Thrive Pet Healthcare · Cedar Park, Texas, United States

Present

Started as an associate for Thrive Cedar Park, Texas. Accepted a medical director position within Thrive Pet Healthcare for Orchard Village Animal Clinic. Transferred November 2025 as medical director for Cypress Creek Pet Care.

Veterinarian

Koy Animal Clinic · Georgetown, TX

Veterinary Technician

Santa Barbara Veterinary Group · Santa Barbara, California

Hired the California Veterinary Medication Association (CVMA) Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP).

Volunteer

Priceless Pets Rescue · Chino Hills, CA

Volunteer for Priceless Pets Rescue a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill, volunteer pet rescue organization.

Anatomy Prosector

Western University of Health Sciences · Pomona, CA

Based on my anatomy dissecting skills demonstrated during the academic school year, was hired to dissect specific anatomical structures and specimens for the multi-discipline anatomy laboratory.

Livestock Barn Employee

University of Massachusetts Amherst · Hadley, MA

Worked part-time as a barn employee for the livestock barn. Responsible for the care and the management of alpacas, donkeys, sheep, and goats. Administered routine vaccinations, shearing, feed rations, pregnancy ultrasounds, hoof trimming, and treatment of ill animals. Tended to the pregnant ewes and does during parturition and the neonates afterward.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, MA

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Animal Anatomy and Physiology undergraduate course.

Veterinary Technician

All Creatures Great and Small Animal Hospital · South Hadley, MA

Worked part-time while attending University Massachusetts – Amherst as a veterinary technician.