Amanda Inman

Certified Veterinary Technician and veterinary operations professional with extensive experience in emergency, specialty, ICU, staff training, and team leadership. Skilled in developing education programs, SOPs, competency resources, onboarding processes, and coaching strategies while supporting high-quality patient care and efficient hospital operations. Experienced in working across multidisciplinary specialty and emergency teams and adapting quickly in high-acuity clinical environments.

SPECIALTY SUPERVISOR / LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - Epic Specialty and Emergency Pet Care - St. Petersburg / Tampa, FL

(2024-11)

• Coordinate specialty team operations, staffing, scheduling, and interdepartmental workflow in a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital.
• Develop and maintain onboarding programs, competency checklists, training resources, SOPs, and continuing education initiatives for technicians and assistants.
• Coach and mentor team members, support performance development, and collaborate with leadership to identify training needs and improve staff readiness.
• Support specialty departments with workflow, coverage, policy implementation, and quality-improvement initiatives that promote consistent patient care.
• Track training progress and help standardize education and clinical competency expectations across departments.

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - Beacon Emergency Hospital - St. Petersburg, FL

(2024-01 - 2024-11)

• Provided emergency medical care to hospitalized animals and supported veterinarians in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Performed diagnostic and laboratory procedures including radiographs, urinalysis, and fecal examinations.
• Assisted with surgical procedures, including pre-operative preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and post-operative care.
• Recorded patient histories, vital signs, and treatments in medical records and assisted with orientation of new veterinary technicians.
• Collaborated with technicians and assistants to maintain efficient patient flow in a busy emergency setting.

NURSE TRAINER - Veterinary Emergency Group - Clearwater, FL

(2023-08 - 2023-12)

• Established protocols and guidelines through the creation of SOPs for a hospital launch.
• Created individualized training strategies based on team members' experience, performance, and professional goals.
• Led instructional workshops to support development of medical staff and helped facilitate onboarding of newly recruited employees.

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN / SHIFT LEAD - Veterinary Emergency Group - Tampa, FL

(2023-01 - 2023-08)

• Supervised teams of approximately 6-10 staff members on the emergency floor and facilitated effective communication among team members.
• Supported multiple areas of the ER, fostered a positive team environment, and helped maintain efficient hospital operations.
• Assessed and resolved workflow and client-service issues as they emerged.

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TRAINING COORDINATOR - BluePearl Veterinary Partners - Clearwater, FL

(2022-05 - 2023-01)

• Maintained proficiency in Veterinary Technician competencies while remaining active in clinical practice.
• Facilitated training for technicians and assistants and helped ensure staff had access to appropriate continuing education.
• Implemented company-wide training programs and supported education initiatives designed to elevate patient care.
• Documented staff training progress and provided clear updates to management through written reports and communication.
• Partnered with national technician training leadership to assist with development of programs, digital content, and recruitment initiatives.

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - BluePearl Veterinary Partners - Tampa, FL

(2014-01 - 2022-05)

• Provided advanced ICU nursing across surgery, critical care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology.
• Performed blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressure/CVP monitoring, EKG acquisition, and assisted with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Maintained feeding tubes, chest tubes, drains, urinary catheters, and oxygen support; administered medications by multiple routes and trained new technicians.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists - Largo, FL

(2012-09 - 2014-10)

• Provided ICU and post-operative nursing across multiple specialty services, including advanced monitoring and medication administration.
• Performed vascular access and diagnostics and assisted with ultrasounds, radiographs, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, feeding tubes, central lines, and PICC lines.

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN - Animal Medical Center of Cooper City - Cooper City, FL

(2010-09 - 2012-08)

• Provided ICU and post-operative nursing across critical care and specialty services, including advanced monitoring and medication administration.
• Performed vascular access and diagnostics and assisted with ultrasounds, radiographs, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, feeding tubes, central lines, and PICC lines.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY - Penn Foster (2020-01)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Franklin Central High School (2002-05)