CETLAVET Team
Coming together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, our skilled team of professionals is the backbone of CETLAVET. Their ideas help shape the direction and mission of our organization as it continues to develop. Read on to learn more about some of our incredible team members.

Dr. Lester Tapia
CEO and Founder of CETLAVET
Dr. Lester Tapia is the CETLAVET CEO -Founder. Dr. Tapia completed his first degree in Agronomy Sciences at the Universidad Nacional Agraria in Managua Nicaragua, and DVM at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Universidad Central de Nicaragua. He also completed his MS studies in clinic and Animal health at the Universidad Central de Nicaragua in partner with the Universidad Central de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Cuba. Throughout his studies he has volunteered and worked with several international veterinary organizations in Nicaragua and has trained Veterinarians and Veterinary students from all over Latin America, USA, Canada, Europe and Asia and has also trained hundreds of veterinarians and veterinary students over the past 8 years from all over Nicaragua. His passion for helping animals, veterinary education and sustainable development brought him to develop his own organization called Arprovet.
Dr. Tapia has travel to other Latin American countries such Paraguay, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, Mexico to teach surgical techniques and safe anesthesia.
Waleska Manzanares RN
Clinic Office Manager for CETLAVET Managua
Veterinary Technician Student
Waleska is an RN. After practicing human medicine, she decided to start a new journey in CETLAVET. Since 2019, she has been the clinic manager for CETLAVET Managua. She loves interacting with all the pets and clients who come to the clinic. Currently she is training to become a Veterinary Nurse at the Latin American Technological Center for Veterinary studies.

Dr. Ricardo Herrera
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Herrera graduated from the University of the West Leon and has spent 2 ½ years working at CETLAVET He is passionate about surgery and dedicated to educating students, helping them deepen their understanding of veterinary medicine.

Manuel Dumas
Certified Veterinary Assistant & Equine Ferrier
Manuel is a certified veterinary assistant who graduated from the Latin American Center for Veterinary Students in Nicaragua. He is also a certified Ferrier, trained by World Horse Welfare. In his spare time, he enjoys riding horses and playing polo.

Dra. Eloisa Toledo
Doctor of Veterinry Medicine
Dr. Eloisa Toledo graduated from the National Agrarian University. She has been a part of CETLAVET for a year, with a strong passion for surgery. Her life's mission is to assist and heal every patient who comes to the clinic.

Dra. Maria Jose Flores Zeledon
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Maria studied at the National Agrarian University and has been with Aprovet for a year. She is a kind-hearted individual who enjoys with all kinds of animals. Her favorite animals are cows and horses, but she also has a fondness for cats and dogs.

Dra. Azalia Mejia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Bio coming soon

Dr. Maynor Ramírez
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Maynor Ramírez hails from Leon, Nicaragua, where he began his veterinary studies at UNAN before finishing his at UDO-Leon. He joined CETLAVET as a full-time employee in May 2022. In his spare, he loves to go bike with his wife.

Dr. Arlin Javier Urbina Jarquin
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Arlin Javier Urbina Jarquin studied at the National Agrarian University. He has been working at Aprovet for about two years. Dr. Javier really enjoys surgery, but he finds it very gratifying to help animals and give them a new chance at life. His hobbies include spending time with his family, reading and playing soccer.
