Samantha Zuleger
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Experienced veterinary technician with several years of hands-on experience delivering comprehensive care to animals at rescue facilities and shelters. Commended for expertly interacting with animals and other veterinary staff. Seasoned and organized individual with expertise in injection administration and test sample collection.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Animal Medical Center Of Surprise
Surprise, Arizona
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Administered vaccines, medications, and treatments under veterinary direction.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Ensured safety and comfort of dogs and cats by effectively restraining them during exams. during exams and procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
- Obtained health history and information from clients to maintain accurate medical charts.
- Collected samples and prepared lab records for veterinary review.
- Dispensed prescription medication upon request from veterinarians.
Adoption Counselor
HALO Animal Rescue
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Assessed family dynamics before making a recommendation regarding approval or denial of an application for adoption.
- Reviewed adoption applications and verified household details for placement decisions.
- Guided meet-and-greet sessions between animals and prospective families.
- Counseled adopters on pet compatibility and adoption requirements at HALO Animal Rescue.
Veterinary Technician
Maricopa County Animal Care And Control
Phoenix, Az
08.2005 - 05.2024
- Administered vaccines, medications, and treatments under veterinary direction.
- Monitored vital signs and recovery progress of post-operative animals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Ensured safety of dogs and cats through effective restraint, facilitating smooth examinations.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarian during euthanasia procedures, providing compassionate support for animals and their owners.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Educate adopters on post-care instructions and animal handling.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Agua Fria Union High School
Avondale, AZ05-1993
Skills
- Client education
- Vaccinations
- Fluid therapy
- Intramuscular injection
- Subcutaneous medication
- Ear sample collection
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Anal sac expression
- Tick removal
- Post-op care
- Monitoring recovery
- Patient monitoring
- Animal restraint
- Snare restraint
- Recumbency restraint
- Feline towel restraint
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Elizabethan collar application
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Client education
- Adoption counseling
- Nail care
- Fluorescein stain test
- Fluorescein stain test
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Animal Medical Center Of Surprise
07.2026 - 09.2026
Adoption Counselor
HALO Animal Rescue
06.2024 - 09.2025
Veterinary Technician
Maricopa County Animal Care And Control
08.2005 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Agua Fria Union High School