Open To Work
Samantha Varbel
Work Preference
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and patience. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Whelping & Puppy
Puppies Delight
Mount Sterling, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted with labor and delivery support, ensuring a safe, clean, and low-stress environment for both mothers and puppies.
- Monitored health and well-being of pregnant dogs and newborn litters. identified changes and reported concerns to ensure timely interventions.
- Managed feeding schedules, sanitation procedures, and daily care routines.
- Maintained detailed records of growth, development, and overall well-being.
- Coordinated care for multiple animals, utilizing strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to address various needs.
Foaling Watch
Crestwood Farm
Lexington, Kentucky
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided critical, immediate postnatal support to newborn foals, ensuring proper airway clearance and successful standing and nursing within the correct timeframe.
- Monitored mares in active and nonactive labor, implementing safe delivery protocols and providing initial foal care until support arrived.
- Conducted post-delivery assessments of the placenta, documenting observations to ensure thorough health monitoring.
- Collaborated with on-call staff to maintain health and safety standards for mare and foal.
- Communicated abnormalities and concerns promptly to veterinary and farm staff.
Colt Starting Assistant
Dry Creek Farm
Olathe, CO
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Monitored the health, behavior, and well-being of young horses, identifying concerns and reporting changes promptly to supervisors.
- Assisted with handling and mobility support for young horses, ensuring safety during training and daily activities.
- Delivered daily care while ensuring safety and support for animals and staff.
- Followed established care plans and training protocols, demonstrating attention to detail and consistency.
- Tailored care and handling approaches to individual temperaments and needs, showcasing patience and strong observational skills.
- Communicated progress, behavioral observations, and care needs effectively with team members.
- Maintained clean, organized, and sanitary work areas to promote health and safety.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Maysville Community And Technical College
Mountsterling , KY 01.2026 -
Skills
- Pet handling techniques
- Record keeping
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Calm under pressure
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
Certification
- SRNA (Certified May, 15, 2026)
Affiliations
- Painting
- Reading
- Horse riding
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Maysville Community And Technical College
01.2026 -
Foaling Watch
Crestwood Farm
01.2025 - 05.2025
Whelping & Puppy
Puppies Delight
01.2023 - Current
Colt Starting Assistant
Dry Creek Farm
03.2020 - 09.2020