Payton Silver

1 year as Kennel Attendant:

• Monitored health of animals on a daily basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
• Kept accurate records of animal care activities such as feedings, treatments, bathing.
• Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.

Due to demonstrated dedication and hard work, promoted to Veterinary Assistant, where duties now include:

• Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
• Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.

• Assisted in clinical care for diverse wildlife species, delivering life-saving interventions under veterinary supervision.
• Performed comprehensive diagnostic blood work to monitor health of sloths during rehabilitation.
• Conducted radiographic imaging and clinical evaluations to support diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Assisted researchers with designing protocols for experiments.
• Recorded data from experiments into a computer database system.
• Reviewed literature related to research projects conducted in the lab.
• Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss progress on projects or upcoming tasks.
• Provided technical guidance to junior staff members regarding laboratory procedures and protocols.

• Shadowed in emergency hospital, observing various surgeries including intestinal and cesarean procedures.
• Documented initial assessments, noting blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory status.
• Maintained accurate records of patient histories, treatments administered, and progress notes.

• Assisted with the daily care and maintenance of horses, including feeding, watering, and grooming..
• Kept detailed records of each horse's training progress including any changes in behavior or attitude due to new exercises being introduced.
• Helped train young horses under saddle using natural horsemanship methods.