Joseph Martinez
Austin
Summary
Lead Veterinary Technician with extensive experience in surgical, emergency, and general medicine. Proven track record in enhancing hospital operations, developing staff capabilities, and fostering strong client relationships. Expertise in managing clinical workflows, mentoring teams, and overseeing inventory and controlled substances. Aiming for advancement in veterinary hospital management and leadership roles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Emergency Technician
Pathway
Austin
07.2024 - Current
- Executed triage assessments to effectively prioritize patient care in high-acuity scenarios.
Monitored critical patients for subtle shifts in their conditions.
Administered medications and treatments using PO, IM, subcutaneous, and IV routes.
Facilitated emergency anesthesia and assisted in specialty medical procedures.
Lead Vet Tech
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Austin
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of home hospital, ensuring efficient workflow and patient safety.
Led onboarding and training initiatives for veterinary technicians and assistants.
Collaborated on interviewing, hiring decisions, and performance evaluations with hospital leadership.
Conducted audits of controlled substances to maintain regulatory compliance.
Managed inventory and cost control for medical supplies and medications.
Processed payroll while assisting with administrative and operational reporting.
Reviewed P&L reports to support financial performance initiatives.
Created and managed hospital schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
Veterinary Technician
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Austin
08.2022 - Current
- Acted as a senior technical resource for veterinarians, technicians, and support teams.
Monitored anesthesia and recovery of patients to ensure strict safety protocol adherence.
Conducted diagnostic imaging, performing full-body and dental radiographs efficiently.
Collected diagnostic samples, processing blood and urine for laboratory analysis.
Clearly communicated procedural information and post-operative instructions to clients.
Handled client concerns with professionalism, aiding in conflict resolution processes.
Seamlessly adapted to varying clinic environments and leadership approaches.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA
Austin
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Supported patient intake, examinations, and diagnostic testing to optimize operational flow.
Ensured safety by monitoring patients during sedation and anesthesia procedures.
Upheld cleanliness and organization standards in the hospital environment.
Delivered attentive care to boarding patients to promote health recovery.
Education
Animal Science
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TXSkills
- Triage assessment
- Emergency anesthesia
- Patient monitoring
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Inventory management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Relief Emergency Technician
Pathway
07.2024 - Current
Lead Vet Tech
Thrive Pet Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Thrive Pet Healthcare
08.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA
12.2018 - 05.2022
Animal Science
Angelo State University