I am a general practitioner, 2013 Liverpool graduate. I have been increasing my exotic caseload since starting PgC training in Exotic Animals with Improve International in July 2021. I am looking for new assignments to further my exotics skills. I have worked as a locum vet since 2016 via my limited company. I currently work in SE England, London and home counties. I have volunteered at wildlife rescue centres and shelter projects in some of the countries, where veterinary care is in short supply.
SUMMARY
Nine years in first opinion small animal veterinary practice (companion and exotic species) • promoting preventive medicine and animal welfare • leading in-house diagnostic investigations (imaging, microscopy, necropsy examinations) • independent in elective neutering, other surgery (diagnosis and management of pyometra, Caesarean sections; enucleation, mass resection) • cadaver work (total ear canal ablation & bullectomy, thymoma thoracotomy in lagomorphs; placement of intramedullary pins and external coaptation) • volunteer with UK wildlife species; rescued wild primates at PASA centres in Cameroon; shelter medicine projects in India and Europe • communication with clients and colleagues
EDUCATION
2021 to date PgC in Exotic Animals distance learning course (Improve International)
2007 – 2013 Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool.2010 – 2011 Bachelor of Veterinary Pathology (Hons) intercalated (2:1), Royal Veterinary College.1992 – 1997 Diploma in Biology, Teaching Biology and Chemistry, Kaliningrad State University, Russia. Comparable in standard to British Bachelor (Honours) degree (UK NARIC).1988 – 1992 Diploma of Feldscher (Medical Assistant) with Distinction, Kaliningrad Medical College. Comparable in standard to British BTEC National Diploma / N/SVQ level 3 (UK NARIC).
MEMBERSHIP: BVA, BSAVA, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Gorilla Pathology Study Group, Primate Society of Great Britain, International Primatological Society, Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons