Martin Cortez
Veterinary Assistant
El Paso
Summary
Dedicated veterinary professional with extensive experience at Paws-N-Hooves Veterinary Hospital, excelling in animal restraint and client education. Proven ability to lead teams and train new staff while performing advanced procedures like intravenous catheterization and phlebotomy. Continued career at Crossroads Veterinary Hospital and currently in process of beginning my DVM career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Crossroads Veterinary Hospital
05.2025 - Current
- Performed phlebotomy on canine and feline patients. As well as placing catheters and endotracheal tubes.
- Responsible for running diagnostics. including but not limited to Radiographs, Ultrasonography, Hematology and Cytology.
- Assisted the Veterinarian during physical examinations, surgical procedures and surgical monitoring.
- Other responsibilities including but not limited to, anal gland expressions, filling medications, drawing up vaccinations, Nail trims.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Educated clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Paws-N-Hooves Veterinary Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Responsible for ensuring that rooms were being loaded and seen in a timely manner. As well as ensuring that the staff members were fulfilling their designated responsibilities.
- Main Trainer for new hires with out without experience. Responsible for ensuring staff were getting their breaks and relieving them of their post at the end of day.
- Performed phlebotomy on canine and feline patients. As well as placing catheters and endotracheal tubes.
- Responsible for running diagnostics. including but not limited to Radiographs, Ultrasonography, Hematology and Cytology.
- Assisted the Veterinarian during physical examinations, surgical procedures and surgical monitoring.
- Other responsibilities including but not limited to, anal gland expressions, filling medications, drawing up vaccinations, nail trims.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Major: Animal Science Minor: Chemistry
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
Canutillo, United States 05.2001 -
Skills
Animal Restraint: Fear Free Certified
Client Education in Veterinary Preventative Care
Intravenous catheterization and Phlebotomy
Team collaboration
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Crossroads Veterinary Hospital
05.2025 - Current
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Paws-N-Hooves Veterinary Hospital
07.2019 - 07.2024
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Major: Animal Science Minor: Chemistry
New Mexico State University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Canutillo High School
05.2001 -
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