Experience

Animal and Plant Health Agency

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Veterinary Inspector

  • Jan 2016 - Present



Food Standards Agency

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Official Veterinarian

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

  Operate as the Team Leader in plant by line managing and providing technical advice to the plant inspection team to ensure the efficient and consistent delivery of Official Controls as defined within the Manual for Official Controls (MOC). Build and manage effective relationships with the plant FBO and other stakeholders and is responsible for health & safety management at plant level. Contributing to the Lead Veterinarians (LVs) assessment of the technical and leadership and management competencies of the Senior Meat Hygiene Inspector (SMHI). Ensure that Trainee MHI, Plant Inspection Assistants, New Official Veterinarians and Veterinary Students practical training is carried out appropriately at the plant. Demonstrate commitment to FSA Equal Opportunities and related policies and procedures with regard to all aspects of managing and training staff, by taking appropriate and timely action. Establish and maintain productive working relationships with plant Food Business Operator (FBO) and other stakeholders (Other Government Departments, Local Authorities, etc). Detection of diseases or conditions that may adversely affect human health or animal health. Monitor the welfare status and conduct clinical examination of suspect animals. Assess the suitability and competence of persons applying for a slaughterman license and contribute to the training of such individuals. Verify FBOs checks of eligibility to ensure that ineligible animals do not enter the human food chain. Ensure that Post Mortem inspection is carried out in accordance with the regulations, and diagnose by additional examination where necessary. Verify that the FBO complies with legislation through the FBOs own food safety management. procedures and target inspection and enforcement tasks accordingly. Act as an expert witness in legal cases as required. Show less



Food Standards Agency

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Veterinary Meat Hygiene Inspector

  • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

  Carry out post-mortem inspections on carcases including health marking Responsible for making sure that the highest standards of health and hygiene, cleanliness and care in meat production are met. Work with veterinary officials to inspect live animals to make sure they are healthy Check meat plants and processing equipment to make sure they meet hygiene standards Check that slaughterhouses take account of animal welfare to comply with the legislation Supervise the disposal of unfit meat and Specified Risk Material (SRM) Collect samples for public and animal health purposes. Show less



IRI SANVET, Romania

• Rimnicu Sarat, Buzau, Romania

• Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2012

  Diagnose and treat illnesses that affect a variety of livestock species: cattle, horses, sheep, goats and pigs. Conduct health exams, giving vaccinations, draw blood, prescribe any necessary medications, clean and suture wounds. Perform surgeries. Monitor the reproductive health of breeding stock. Assist with artificial inseminations and problem births. Carry out the Single Intradermal Tuberculin Skin Test in cattle and goats, in Animal Health Campaings to erradicate zoonotic diseases. Advise farmers about biosecurity regarding endemic diseases Blood sampling in cattle, sheep and goats, to determine the incidence and prevalence of Brucelosis, Enzootic Bovine Leukosis and Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia Bluetongue and Brucellosis vaccination in cattle and sheep, according with the prevalence and incidence of the area Show less



Canyon Creek Riding Stable

• Lake Delton, WI 53940, USA

• Horseback guide

  • Jun 2008 - Sep 2008

  Take guests out on the trail, ensure their safety, and provide them with a narrated adventure through the forest. Feed, water, nurture and take care of horses. Change straw or bedding. Spot signs that could mean illness, such as lack of appetite, weakness or saddle wounds. Bathe and groom the horses. Harness, saddle and unsaddle horses for riders. Take guests out on the trail, ensure their safety, and provide them with a narrated adventure through the forest. Feed, water, nurture and take care of horses. Change straw or bedding. Spot signs that could mean illness, such as lack of appetite, weakness or saddle wounds. Bathe and groom the horses. Harness, saddle and unsaddle horses for riders.