Dr. Amanda Pennock Zanger (’23)
From a young age, Capt. Amanda Zanger knew she wanted to dedicate her life to animal care. “I grew up with a lot of different kind of animals and have always been passionate about them,” she recalls. This passion led her to a path that would allow her to merge her love for animals with a meaningful career. Inspired by her father’s and brother’s military service and a chance encounter with a military veterinarian, Zanger was determined to carve a niche for herself in the Army. “I just love it. I love the opportunities,” Zanger says. “I get to practice veterinary medicine, mentor soldiers and travel to so many different countries conducting food audits.”