Ayden Loudin

Provided comprehensive care for herding dogs, including feeding, grooming, exercise, and overall health monitoring Maintained clean, safe, and well-functioning kennel environments through sanitation, waste management, and minor enclosure repairs Observed and assessed canine behavior and adapted their training to meet their individual needs in order to improve behavior and communication for a more well rounded animal

Kennel Assistant and Dog Trainer - Rancho Terra Norte

(2024-11 - 2026-08)

• Provided comprehensive care for herding dogs, including feeding, grooming, exercise, and overall health monitoring
• Maintained clean, safe, and well-functioning kennel environments through sanitation, waste management, and minor enclosure repairs
• Observed and assessed canine behavior and adapted their training to meet their individual needs in order to improve behavior and communication for a more well rounded animal

Animal Intern - Howard County Conservancy

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

• Assisted in the daily care and management of non-releasable injured wildlife, including owls, snakes, and turtles, and came up with new ideas and implementation of enrichment programs for them
• Monitored animal health, behavior, and enclosure conditions to ensure safety and well-being, while keeping accurate logs of behavior and reporting any concerns
• Educated visitors on wildlife conservation, rehabilitation, and environmental stewardship

CAS Undergraduate Research Fellowship - CSU

(2024-08 - 2025-01)

• Conducted routine animal measurements, including weighing sheep, and recorded observations to monitor changes in growth, development, reproductive status, and overall health
• Assisted with biological sample collection, including blood collection, while following established animal handling and research protocols to maintain animal wellbeing
• Administered and monitored diet changes for sheep ensuring accurate feed intake while monitoring animals

Residential Assistant - CSU Housing and Dining

(2025-01 - 2026-05)

• Provided front-desk support for residential communities, assisting students, staff, and visitors with inquiries and housing-related services
• Managed a diverse range of tasks, including managing maintenance requests, filing reports, and planning events
• Fostered positive living environments by supervising and connecting with 30-40 residents and forming relationships

Bachelors of Science in Animal Science - Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine; Minors in Chemistry and Sociology - Colorado State University Honors College (2026-08)