- Animal Care
- Rock Collecting
- Various video games
- Gardening
Lawrence Eyring
San Antonio
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience in reptile and amphibian husbandry, zoo conservation programs, and veterinary support operations. Recent internship at the San Antonio Zoo, along with prior experience in a reptile house, highlights a strong background in daily husbandry practices, enclosure maintenance, behavioral observation, public education, and safe interactions with potentially dangerous animals. Nineteen years of military leadership within veterinary branch operations provide expertise in documentation, sanitation protocols, training initiatives, and comprehensive support for clinical care teams. Committed to advancing animal welfare and conservation efforts through effective teamwork and innovative practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Intern, Center for Conservation & Research
San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio, TX
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with daily husbandry and conservation care for Texas horned lizards in breeding and release programs.
- Provided care for grotto salamanders, cave crayfish, reticulated flatwoods salamanders, and other cave salamander species.
- Supported feeding, enclosure sanitation, habitat maintenance, and close observation of animal condition and behavior.
- Followed established protocols for sensitive species management while working with conservation staff in a professional zoo setting.
Zoo Intern / Reptile House Assistant
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Performed care and maintenance for snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodilians, and amphibians in a reptile house setting.
- Assisted with feeding, enclosure cleaning, habitat maintenance, and enrichment for herpetology species.
- Supported safe handling and care practices for diverse reptile and amphibian species in captivity.
- Educated zoo visitors about reptile conservation and responsible wildlife stewardship.
Branch NCOIC
South Texas Veterinary Branch
Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Managed and mentored staff across four veterinary clinics and two inspection teams, supporting high standards of safety, sanitation, and mission readiness.
- Supported clinical operations through records management, vaccinations, and hands-on intake vitals for veterinary staff.
- Trained teams in communication, procedural compliance, and safe operations in animal-related environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health & Behavior
Unity Environmental University
Associate of Applied Science - Zoo Keeping
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Reptile and amphibian husbandry
- Behavioral observation and daily reporting
- Enclosure cleaning, sanitation, and maintenance
- Bioactive terrarium design
- Veterinary support, intake vitals, and records management
- Public education and professional guest interaction
- Safe handling around crocodilians, large reptiles, and sensitive species
- Team communication, training, and operational support
- AZA-style husbandry awareness and conservation-focused animal care
Interests
Timeline
Conservation Intern, Center for Conservation & Research
San Antonio Zoo
06.2024 - 10.2024
Branch NCOIC
South Texas Veterinary Branch
01.2020 - 01.2025
Zoo Intern / Reptile House Assistant
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
05.2013 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health & Behavior
Unity Environmental University
Associate of Applied Science - Zoo Keeping
Pikes Peak Community College
Additional Herpetology Experience
- Maintained and successfully bred bearded dragons, ball pythons, leopard geckos, crested geckos, and morning geckos.
- Built and maintained bioactive terrariums for tropical reptile and amphibian species.
- Currently provide daily husbandry for oriental fire-bellied toads, morning geckos, poison dart frogs, a pacman frog, and a sulcata tortoise.
- Trained in large alligator handling at Colorado Gators Reptile Park.