- Aquarium design and aquascaping
- Exotic animal husbandry and habitat enrichment
Lauren Brown
Springfield,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented animal care professional with veterinary assistant experience and hands-on reptile husbandry seeking a position in aquarium maintenance and design. Interested in applying strong habitat management skills while expanding knowledge in aquatic systems.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Hillsboro Animal Hospital
Nashville, TN
02.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Supported safe handling of a variety of exotic and domestic species
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Front of House Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
Madison, TN
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new team members on operational procedures and service standards.
- Worked efficiently as part of a team during peak hours.
- Handled orders accurately and maintained professionalism under pressure.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas.
- Completed opening and closing duties promptly, allowing the restaurant to begin serving customers on time each day.
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse tasks including cashiering responsibilities when required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Video And Film Production
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05-2017
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal safety
- Animal handling
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Animal husbandry (reptiles/exotics)
- Teamwork in fast-paced environments
- Quick learner
Interests
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Hillsboro Animal Hospital
02.2022 - 04.2025
Front of House Team Member
Chic-Fil-A
05.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Video And Film Production
Middle Tennessee State University