The Castaños Veterinary Clinic is staffed by a multidisciplinary team composed of 4 veterinary surgeons trained in different specialties to the highest level. This enables us to offer pets the finest standard of professional care.
Our team also includes 4 veterinary assistants and one highly experienced groomer.
Veterinarians
Unai San Martín
Veterinary Director
Veterinary Director and a graduate in veterinary medicine from the University of Zaragoza. A veterinary surgeon with a strong vocation, he has 20 years’ experience working with small animals. In 2016, he completed a master's degree in Oncology at Improve and since then he has continued to train in veterinary oncology. He is currently working to obtain accreditation in Oncology with Avepa. He has practised as a general vet and a surgeon, and has extensive experience in emergency and hospital care, etc.
Susana Martínez
Veterinary Director
Founding member and partner of the centre. Susana graduated from the University of Zaragoza and has worked as a general veterinary surgeon, surgeon, anaesthetist and emergency veterinary surgeon. She has extensive experience in pet medicine, and is passionate and committed to her work. She is currently working to obtain accreditation in specialisation in Feline medicine.
Jose Carlos Rodríguez López
Veterinary
Veterinary Surgeon Graduated from the University of León in 2014. He has completed internships in a number of veterinary hospitals, specialising in small animals. Eight years’ experience in small animal day clinics, working in various areas such as internal medicine and surgery. He is currently carrying out training in orthopaedics.
Cora Sarmiento
Veterinary
Graduated from the University of León in 2021, she's been working in the field ever since, focusing on reproductive control, large animal care, and animal disease surveillance. She's a great team player and always keen to learn from her colleagues. A proud cat mom to two kittens, she loves getting out into nature, whether it's hiking in the mountains or relaxing by the seaVeterinarian Technicians & Assistants
Aizea Martínez Hernández
Veterinary Assistant
She is a trained veterinary assistant, technical veterinary assistant and operating theatre assistant. She carries out reception and hospitalisation work and assists the veterinary surgeon as required.
Itsasne Rubio Urbieta
Veterinary Assistant
She studied veterinary assistant, veterinary technical assistant and operating theatre assistant between 20016 and 2017. She joined the Castaños Veterinary Clinic in 2019 and since then she combines her work with courses in; nutrition, hospitalisation, and telephone management. She is a member of Catlover.
Naia Mazariegos Sánchez
Veterinary Assistant
Naia has been part of the Castaños team since 2011. She began her career taking care of the aesthetics of our furry friends and since 2015 has been part of the auxiliary team. She is currently responsible for the reception, customer service and administration team. She is in charge of welcoming our clients with the warmest of smiles. She has extensive experience in chiromassage, and also as a hairdresser, childcare assistant and shop assistant. Animals and nature are her greatest passions.
Mónica Gallo Orbe
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistant specialising in surgery. She accompanies the surgeons in the operating theatre and in hospital. She is in charge of monitoring post-surgical patients. She always shows great enthusiasm and dedication to her work".
Garbiñe Urquiza
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary nurse with a solid foundation in veterinary nursing and assisting. Her experience ranges from customer service and administrative tasks to directly assisting the veterinarian in surgical procedures and post-operative care. She is a proactive and resourceful professional with a strong ability to work in a team. Her passion for animals is reflected in the care she provides to her four cats and one dog, allowing her to connect empathetically with her clients' pets.
