Arden Richards
Covington,LA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary technician skilled in animal handling and patient education. Proven ability to assist in surgical procedures while delivering compassionate care to clients and their pets.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Abita Veterinary Practice
Abita Springs, Louisiana
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for use.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and nutrition practices.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
Cashier
Garden Spot of Mandeville
Mandeville, Louisiana
04.2023 - 07.2025
- Handled customer transactions efficiently at local community garden center.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained accurate cash register operations during busy periods and peak hours.
- Processed returns and exchanges while following store policies and procedures.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Trained new cashiers on proper transaction protocols and customer service techniques.
- Engaged with customers to foster a welcoming environment in the garden center.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Education
DVM - Veterinary Science
Louisiana State University
05-2034
Bachelor of Science - Pre-veterinary Medicine
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2030
Skills
- Animal handling
- Patient education
- Diagnostic testing
- Customer service
- Compassionate care
- Surgical assistance
- Patient positioning
- Vaccinations
- Oral and topical medication administration
- Animal restraint
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Blood collection
- IV medication administration
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Urinalysis techniques
- Medication dispensing
- Feline towel restraint
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Microscopy techniques
- Dental procedures
- Vaccine administration
- Patient monitoring
- Veterinary standards and procedures
Affiliations
Volunteering at St.Francis Cat Rescue
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Abita Veterinary Practice
06.2025 - Current
Cashier
Garden Spot of Mandeville
04.2023 - 07.2025
DVM - Veterinary Science
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-veterinary Medicine
Louisiana Tech University