Panel Member

• Mar 2023 - Present

Trainee Panel Member

• Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

Lay Committee Member - Professional Conduct Committee

• 2023 - Present

Lay Committee Member - Rural Affairs Policy Committee

• Oct 2022 - Present

Lay Committee Member - Complaints and Oversight Sub-Committee

• Oct 2022 - Present

Head of Seafood Trade

• Apr 2021 - Present

Council Member

• Jan 2020 - Present

http://www.vpha.co.uk/council/vikki-halliday.html http://www.vpha.co.uk/council/vikki-halliday.html

Director

• May 2016 - Present

www.OphthoVet.co.uk I offer a peripatetic Ophthalmology referral service to practices in Central Scotland. Services include, full ophthalmic examination and report to host practice, medical and surgical treatment of ophthalmic conditions, emergency treatment of corneal ulcers, corneal rupture and glaucoma/uveitis. I offer a full range of surgical treatment for correction of eyelid problems and microsurgical treatment of corneal disease. I can offer assessment of cataracts, however at present I cannot offer removal by phaco-emulsification. I also offer advice and cpd for clinicians in Scotland.

Head Veterinarian

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2022

As head of profession for veterinary staff employed by FSS my primary responsibility is to promote the role of Official Veterinarian, assist with recruitment advice and learning and development strategy for all veterinary employees. I provide veterinary technical advice to policy and legal colleagues to enable the delivery of the strategic aims of FSS in line with our role as regulators. I engage with industry and other government departments at all levels and ensure continuing dialogue between our veterinary and meat inspection teams and the businesses they deliver service to. I also deliver internal monitoring and assurance functions in collaboration with audit departments and teams. I promote the highest standards of delivery and am seeking new ways to engage and develop the people and process within my area of remit.

Senior Veterinary Advisor

• Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

Responsible for engagement with stakeholders on veterinary matters, development of systems, policy and training for Field Veterinary Staff and Meat Hygiene Inspectors.

Field Veterinary Manager

• Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

On 16th Sept 2019, the Hallmark Meat Hygiene staff were transferred to Food Standards Scotland under a transfer of employment. My current role is unchanged and is primarily the management of Official Veterinary staff delivering controls in Approved Meat Premises in the South Scotland Area. Also involved in project management and delivery, policy input, investigation of food safety incidents and Approval of meat premises in Scotland.

Area Veterinary Manager

• Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

As the Service Delivery Partner for Food Standards Scotland, I manage a team of Official Veterinary staff covering South Scotland, and have responsibility for service delivery, line management, technical advice and carry out audit functions within this area. I also am the group Health and Safety adviser for Scotland, and deliver incident management and liaison with stakeholders in Food Safety Incidents in my area. I also deliver and manage project work and teams working on behalf of FSS. Provision of veterinary & technical advice across the business at all levels from Senior management to field staff; Management of customer handling & negotiations; Assessment of compliance in establishments, and OV competency assessment; Drafting of instructions and guidance; Communications to operational staff; Recruitment; Dealing with disciplinary matters; Representation of the FSS in external matters, including food safety incidents. Line management of various VetTec staff; Project management and delivery

Director

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

Clinical Director

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2017

Regional Director

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2016

Regional Director in Scotland for CVS UK Ltd. Regional Director in Scotland for CVS UK Ltd.

Veterinary Advisor

• Jan 2015 - Oct 2015

Responsible for interpretation and reporting of laboratory results with a focus on the CHeCS schemes for members of Hi Health Herdcare Responsible for interpretation and reporting of laboratory results with a focus on the CHeCS schemes for members of Hi Health Herdcare

Veterinary Surgeon

• May 2014 - Oct 2015

General practitioner accepting referrals in Ophthalmology General practitioner accepting referrals in Ophthalmology

Veterinary Surgeon

• Apr 2013 - May 2014

A unique veterinary surgery in a beautiful location providing total pet care A unique veterinary surgery in a beautiful location providing total pet care

Locum Veterinary Surgeon

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

Locum Veterinary surgeon with over 15 years experience, of large and small animal practice and industry positions. Locum Veterinary surgeon with over 15 years experience, of large and small animal practice and industry positions.

Veterinary Director

• Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

My special interests are in Ophthalmology and Dermatology. My special interests are in Ophthalmology and Dermatology.

Joint Venture Council Member

• Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

As a Joint Venture Council member, and on the clinical group, with input into the major clinical issues and protocols which may affect partners within the group. As a Joint Venture Council member, and on the clinical group, with input into the major clinical issues and protocols which may affect partners within the group.

Veterinary Surgeon

• Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

Small animal Veterinary Surgeon Small animal Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

• Mar 2009 - Feb 2010

Sole charge small animal veterinary practice Sole charge small animal veterinary practice

LocumVet

• 2009 - 2010

Veterinary Surgeon

• Jul 2008 - Feb 2009

Small animal Veterinary surgeon, (locum) Small animal Veterinary surgeon, (locum)

GB Veterinary Adviser

• Jun 2006 - Oct 2006

Veterinary pharmaceutical advisor for the UK Veterinary pharmaceutical advisor for the UK

Veterinary Surgeon

• Sep 2005 - May 2006

Large and small animal veterinary surgeon Large and small animal veterinary surgeon

Veterinary Officer

• Nov 2000 - May 2005

Veterinary officer, disease control and regulation Veterinary officer, disease control and regulation

Locum - Grimsby

• 2005 - 2005

Locum Vet in a sole charge small animal practice Locum Vet in a sole charge small animal practice

Veterinary Surgeon

• Sep 1998 - Oct 2000

Mixed practice veterinary surgeon Mixed practice veterinary surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

• Mar 1998 - Sep 1998

Mixed practice Veterinary Surgeon Mixed practice Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

• Oct 1997 - Mar 1998

Equine Veterinary Surgeon Equine Veterinary Surgeon