Jonathan S. Compton
Madison,WI
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Sanibel, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Safely handled and restrained a wide variety of avian, mammalian, and reptilian Florida wildlife species using safe, low-stress techniques to facilitate examinations, diagnostics and treatments
- Performed diagnostic procedures, including digital radiographs, fecal floatation tests, cytology preparation, and bloodwork (CBC, PCV, and TP).
- Administered treatments and medications, including wound care, fluid therapy, IVC placement, and medication administration (PO, IM, SQ, and IV).
- Provided nursing care, and patient monitoring, while documenting progress and adjusting treatment as needed.
- Worked closely with veterinarians and staff in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Research Laboratory Manager
Hite Evolutionary Epidemiology Research Lab
Madison, WI
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Oversaw and managed copepod husbandry, helminth infections, and behavioral research.
- Responsible for data curation and management for research projects involving copepods, amphibians, and Drosophila.
- Ran team planning, scheduling, and supervision of lab members for proper laboratory flow.
- Streamlined onboarding process for new laboratory members.
- Involved in designing experiments for copepod infection, molecular biology, genomic assessments, and other closely related research topics.
Veterinary Assistant
The Animal Hospital of Carrboro
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Met with clients at the start of the treatment process to simplify health care communication between the veterinarian and the client.
- Restrained animals appropriately during physical examinations, radiographs, and administrations of medications/vaccinations.
- Ran maintenance and prepared lab samples for analyses.
- Analyzed lab samples, including cytology (blood, urine, fecal, skin, ear), and preanesthetic blood work for the safety of the animal.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and preventative health measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2025
Skills
- Animal handling
- Diagnostic procedures
- Laboratory management
- Team leadership
- Patient monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
Publications
(1) Fouilloux CA, Neeno-Eckwall E, Srinivas I, Compton JS, Sampson J, Weber J, Wolf C, Hund A, Berini J 3rd, Alexander H, Choi E, Bolnick DI, Hite JL. "Needle in a Haystack: A Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay to Detect Rare Helminth Parasites Infecting Natural Host Populations." Mol Ecol Resour.
doi: 10.1111/1755-0998.14131.
(2) Fouilloux CA, Compton JS, Naing N, Anderson M, Hite JL. "Game design as a STEM pedagogy" J Microbiol Biol Educ. doi: https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.00173-25
Outreach Events
Science on the Square, Madison, WI - 10/01/24,
Presented research projects to the public, explaining scientific concepts to non-scientists.
Undergraduate Symposium, Madison, WI - 04/01/25
Presented research on copepod-parasite interactions to faculty, researchers, and peers.
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Sanibel, FL - 09/08/25 - Present
Delivered monthly public presentations on wildlife care and conservation to the general public.
Volunteer Experience
The Central Wisconsin Center, Madison - WI, 02/01/24 - 04/01/24
Companionship Volunteer - Provided one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with
intellectual and physical disabilities.
The Open Seat Food Pantry, Madison - WI, 02/01/25 - 04/01/25,
Food Pantry Volunteer - Distributed and organized food for a community in need. Redistributed dry
goods provided by large companies that would have otherwise been disposed of.
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue, Madison - WI, 05/01/25 - 08/01/25,
Animal Shelter Support Volunteer - Assisted with animal care, sanitation, and basic handling in a
shelter environment.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
09.2025 - Current
Research Laboratory Manager
Hite Evolutionary Epidemiology Research Lab
05.2023 - 08.2025
Veterinary Assistant
The Animal Hospital of Carrboro
05.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison