Payton Newman

Veterinary Technician and Scientific Diver with a strong background in diagnostic sampling, laboratory procedures, wildlife handling, biosafety protocols, and aquatic animal care. Experienced in veterinary clinical support, research-animal husbandry, field conservation work, and exotic animal handling. Seeking necropsy, diagnostic laboratory, wildlife-health, and research-technician roles to build toward advanced work in marine mammal and wildlife pathology.

Veterinary Technician - The Pet Mechanic - Philadelphia, PA

(2021-01)

Provide daily diagnostic and medical support, including sample collection, radiography assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and sterile surgical preparation. Maintain detailed medical records across multi-location hospital systems and support clinical workflow, sanitation standards, and patient care.

Dog Daycare Attendant - Villa La Paws - Maple Shade, NJ

(2016-01)

Supervise groups of 20–50 dogs with strict attention to behavior, health, and safety. Maintain facility sanitation and implement disease-control procedures while performing routine welfare checks.

Veterinary Technician Assistant - Deerwood Animal Clinic - Hamilton, NJ

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Assisted with animal restraint, vital-sign monitoring, surgical preparation, post-operative recovery, medication setup, clinical record-keeping, and sanitation duties.

Conservation Worker - AmeriCorps - Flagstaff, AZ

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Completed invasive-species removal, GIS mapping, habitat restoration, and rugged outdoor fieldwork in coordination with federal land-management agencies.

Animal Handler - Little Rays Nature Center - Ottawa, ON

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Provided enclosure maintenance, feeding, enrichment, and safe handling procedures for reptiles, birds, and invertebrates. Delivered wildlife education presentations for public programs.

Animal Technician I - Envigo - Somerset, NJ

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Performed husbandry and health monitoring for USDA-regulated research animals, adhering to biosafety and sanitation protocols. Collected health data, administered treatments, and maintained controlled environments.

Wildlife & Exotic Animal Intern - Elmwood Park Zoo - Norristown, PA

(2018-01 - 2018-12)

Supported feeding, enrichment, sanitation, and daily care tasks for a range of exotic wildlife species.

Wildlife & Domestic Animal Intern - Last Chance Ranch - Quakertown, PA

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Assisted with feeding, care, behavioral observation, record-keeping, and sanitation for domestic and exotic animals.

B.S. - Animal Science - Delaware Valley University (2018-01)

A.S. - Biology - Rowan College at Burlington County (2016-01)