SAMANTHA FEUERSTACK
St Petersburg
Summary
Compassionate and driven emergency veterinary nurse with experience in fast paced ER setting, currently pursuing leadership growth as a Shift Lead at VEG ER for Pets. Committed to upholding VEG's mission of treating pets and people like family, delivering excellence with empathy, and leading by example.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Nurse
VEG ER for Pets
10.2024 - Current
- Triage incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Provides nursing care to ICU patients, ensuring timely interventions and continuous monitoring.
- Monitor anesthesia for surgical and emergency procedures.
- Performs veterinary nursing procedures such as IV catheter placement, CPR, and placement nasogastric tubes.
- Mentors newer technicians and assistants in emergency procedures, equipment use, and best practices.
- Models VEG's core values by promoting team cohesion and psychological safety.
- Meets biweekly with Nursing Manager on leadership development.
Shift Lead Certified Veterinary Nurse
VEG ER for Pets
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Maintained the 'VEG way' and flow of nursing care on shift.
- Initiated huddles between nursing and doctor teams.
- Participated in weekly leadership meetings.
- Provided veterinary nursing care to incoming outpatient care and ongoing inpatient hospital patients.
- Coached team members, delivering candid feedback on expectations and performance.
- Perform veterinary nursing skills such as IV catheter placement, CPR, nasogastric tubes, and urinary catheter placements.
- Follows and implements VEG standard operating procedures.
- Delegated tasks effectively to optimize team strenghts and ensure quality patient care.
Zoo Certified Veterinary Technician
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Animal Care Center
10.2019 - Current
- Manages animal records and ensures the maintenance and quality of animal records for use in the management and development of husbandry and breeding programs, preparation of scientific publications and provision of data for cooperative ventures at both the regional and international levels.
- Works with variety of different animals such as large hoofstock, reptiles, birds, primates, and Florida wildlife.
- Performs diagnostics such as venipuncture, radiographs, ultrasound, and IV catheter placement on variety of species.
- Performs nursing procedures such as intravenous catheter placement, intubation, anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, radiography, and dental prophy.
- Restrains animals during examinations and treatments to prevent accidental injury to patients and staff.
- Assists veterinarians in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
- Maintains serum sample bank for all current collections.
Veterinary Nursing Manager
Partridge Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed a team of veterinary nurses, veterinary assistants, and kennel staff for 6 doctor hospital.
- In charge of quarterly and yearly reviews of all staff members.
- Responsible for hiring and onboarding incoming staff members.
- Maintained training program for new staff members.
- Enforced new policies and SOPs for the animal care staff.
- Responsible for doctor and staff scheduling.
- Hosts technician meetings that focus on training and development.
- Maintained surgical devices and trains staff on equipment such as the ventilator.
- Performed nursing procedures such as intravenous catheter placement, intubation, anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, radiography, and dental prophy.
- Mentored and coached nursing staff to ensure professional growth and development.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Florida Veterinary Rehab & Sports Medicine
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed various rehabilitation therapies such as underwater treadmill, manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, therapeutic laser and ultrasound, etc.
- Tracking of patient progress through rehabilitation plans.
- Notified veterinarian of patient condition changes, taking immediate action when necessary.
- Monitored and maintained medical supply inventory.
- Supervised and trained veterinary students and other staff members.
- Maintained controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician
Partridge Animal Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for floor schedule for 5 doctor and technician teams.
- Performed dental procedures on animals.
- Answered questions for pet owners regarding animal dietary needs and required medications.
- Prepared medical instruments and equipment for surgical operations.
- Perform nursing procedures such as intravenous catheter placement, intubation, anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, radiography, and dental prophy.
- Provided care for all hospitalized, intensive care, and surgical recovery patients.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Central Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Performed nursing procedures such as intravenous catheter placement, intubation, anesthetic monitoring, venipuncture, radiography, and dental prophy.
- Tracked patient progress in rehabilitation programs.
- Anesthetic monitoring for surgeries, including dental, laparoscopic, orthopedic, and general surgeries.
- Assisted veterinarian in procedures such as stem cell collection, chemotherapy, and PRP.
Education
Certification in Veterinary Practice Management -
St. Petersburg College
St Petersburg FL06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg FL05-2018
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg FL12-2015
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL05-2014
Skills
- Compassionate animal care
- Emergency triage and critical care
- Anesthesia monitoring and induction
- Venipuncture & IV catheter placement
- Surgical prep and post op care
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Technician December 2015
- RECOVER BLS & ALS Certified September 2023
- Fear Free Certified Small Animal, Exotics, & Large Animal September 2024
- CVPM Candidate at St. Petersburg College
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Nurse
VEG ER for Pets
10.2024 - Current
Shift Lead Certified Veterinary Nurse
VEG ER for Pets
09.2023 - 10.2024
Veterinary Nursing Manager
Partridge Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2023
Zoo Certified Veterinary Technician
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Animal Care Center
10.2019 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Florida Veterinary Rehab & Sports Medicine
05.2019 - 10.2019
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician
Partridge Animal Hospital
08.2016 - 05.2019
Certified Veterinary Technician
Central Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 08.2016
Certification in Veterinary Practice Management -
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
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