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Darren Docherty

Darren Docherty

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Animal Health at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

  • Education

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2013 - 2017
      MVetSci Conservation Medicine

    • The University of Glasgow

      2013 - 2014
      Master's Degree MSc Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation and Epidemiology

    • University of South Florida

      2006 - 2007

      Activities and Societies: Pre-Veterinary Society

    • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      2002 - 2005

      Activities and Societies: Beta Beta Beta - Biology Honorary Lambda Sigma - Sophmore Honorary Genevieve M. Tvrdik Scholarship – outstanding achievement in the Biology Department

    • The University of Glasgow

      2007 - 2013
      BVMS MRCVS

      Activities and Societies: Glasgow University Veterinary Medical Association - PR Rep - 2011

  • Experience

    • Butler Veterinary Associates

      Apr 2000 - Jun 2005

      Administer treatments, history taking, laboratory examinations, take radiographs, draw blood, etc. Daily husbandry and medical care of all boarding animals.

      • Veterinary Technician

        Jun 2001 - Jun 2005

      • Kennel Attendant

        Apr 2000 - Jun 2001

    • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

      Jun 2003 - Jul 2004
      Biology Department Laboratory Assistant

      Dissecting specimens, preparing skeletal remains for display and teaching, sectioning and staining slides for research, preparing materials for laboratory classes, assisting and teaching students in laboratory work.

    • National Aviary

      May 2004 - Aug 2004
      Veterinary Hospital Intern

      Part-time voluntary pre-veterinary internRestrain birds and administer treatments, provide assistance in all procedures, fill prescriptions, maintain medical records, daily hospital maintenance.

    • Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

      Jun 2004 - Aug 2005
      Veterinary Hospital Intern

      Part-time voluntary pre-veterinary internRestrain animals for treatment, assist in all procedures, fill prescriptions, maintain medical records, daily hospital maintenance.

    • Disney's Animal Kingdom

      Jun 2005 - Jan 2006
      Veterinary Hospital Intern

      Pre-Veterinary InternshipResponsible for wildlife cases, assessment, triage, daily husbandry and medical care.Assist veterinary staff in surgical procedures, examinations, and radiographs of collection animals and wildlife.

    • Disney's Tri-Circle D Ranch

      Jan 2006 - Aug 2007
      Cowboy (Animal Husbandry Professional)

      Daily husbandry of horses, administer treatments, veterinary assistance, grooming, special events.

    • Surgi-Care Center for Horses

      Sept 2006 - Apr 2007
      Veterinary Technician

      Administer treatments, assist in medical procedures, daily husbandry, etc.*Now known as Brandon Equine Medical Center

    • The Veterinary Hospital - Lincoln

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2018
      Veterinary Surgeon

      Daily consults, surgery, and treatment of patients within a busy practice. Small animal and exotic patients seen on first opinion basis.

    • The Lawrie Veterinary Group

      May 2018 - May 2019
      Veterinary Surgeon

      Daily consults, surgery, and treatment of small animal and exotic patients. Exotic animal consultations performed on both a first opinion and referral basis.

    • Avondale Veterinary Group

      Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
      Clinical Director

      Daily consults, surgery, and treatment of patients. Management of the veterinary practice. Addressing clinical issues, providing clinical support and staff training. Assessing budget and financial planning for growth and development of the business.

    • PHARMAQ Analytiq

      Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
      Veterinary Surgeon

      Site visits, fish health assessments, necropsy, aquarium medicine, aquatic veterinary consultancy, treatment plans, diagnostic sampling, biosecurity assessment, field epidemiology, export OV work, animal health audits.

    • University of Nottingham

      Nov 2021 - May 2024
      Guest Lecturer

      Aquatic animal veterinary lectures, primarily fish medicine, as part of the veterinary school curriculum.

    • Crown Vets

      Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
      Veterinary Surgeon

      Saturday veterinary consultations.

    • Glenalbyn Veterinary Services

      Aug 2022 - May 2024
      Director

      Aquatic, wildlife and zoological medicine.

    • Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

      Aug 2023 - now
      Veterinary Graduate Development Programme Peer Reviewer

      Evaluate the completion of new veterinary graduate's VetGDP portfolios.

    • Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

      Jun 2024 - now
      Director of Animal Health

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Postgraduate Certificate in Exotic Animal Studies, PgC (EAS)

      Harper Adams University
      Jul 2018

    • Certified Aquatic Veterinarian

      World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA)
      Jul 2016
      View certificate certificate

    • VetGDP Adviser

      Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
      Nov 2022

    • License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

      State of Florida
      May 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • OCQ(V) - ES, EX, AX, GX, PX, SX, CA

      Animal and Plant Health Agency

    • Open Water Diver

      PADI
      May 2005

    • General Practitioner Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice, GPCert(ExAP)

      International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS)
      May 2018
      View certificate certificate

    • License to Practice Veterinary Medicine

      Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
      Apr 2014
      View certificate certificate

    • Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

      Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
      Jun 2013
      View certificate certificate

    • Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine

      Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
      Jul 2019
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Darren Docherty
      Eagle Scout Rank Boy Scouts of America Jun 2002

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Marine Mammal Medic

      Issued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue on Oct 2016
      British Divers Marine Life RescueAssociated with Darren Docherty

    • Veterinary Volunteer

      Issued by Highland Wildlife Rescue on Dec 2022
      Highland Wildlife RescueAssociated with Darren Docherty

    • Veterinary Volunteer

      Issued by Blue Highlands Bird Rescue on May 2022
      Blue Highlands Bird RescueAssociated with Darren Docherty

    • Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer

      Issued by Wildbird Recovery on Apr 2002
      Wildbird RecoveryAssociated with Darren Docherty

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Center for Great Apes on Dec 2005
      Center for Great ApesAssociated with Darren Docherty

    • Avian Encounters Volunteer

      Issued by National Aviary on Jun 2004
      National AviaryAssociated with Darren Docherty