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Dr Joe Collins

Dr Joe Collins

Veterinary Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Veterinary Advisor at TDS; Independent Expert & Chair of the Equine group at the EU Platform on Animal Welfare; Board Member at FEEVA and HPRA; Writer, presenter and expert witness.

  • Education

    • UCD, UCC, Royal Society of Biology, Science Council, RCVS

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      MVB PhD CBiol CSci FRSB MRCVS CertEP CertVR Professional Regulation and Tort, Animal Welfare, Applied Biology and Veterinary Medicines

      Activities and Societies: Veterinary Ireland; British Equine Veterinary Association; Royal Society of Biology

  • Experience

    • Multiple Veterinary Practices

      Aug 1987 - Jun 2000
      Veterinary Assistant

      Clinical practice positions

    • Cambridge University

      Sept 1994 - Nov 1997
      Clinical Resident

      This post was at the university grade of Teaching Officer, and involved a mix of clinical work, teaching and research.

    • Deerpark Veterinary Services

      Sept 2000 - now
      Director

      This business provides veterinary and consultancy services

    • The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations

      Nov 2007 - Nov 2009
      President

      FEEVA is the European umbrella organisation for equine veterinary associations

    • Veterinary Ireland

      Nov 2009 - Nov 2010
      President

      Veterinary Ireland is the representative organisation for veterinary practitioners in Ireland

    • Veterinary Council of Ireland

      Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
      Elected Council Member

      The VCI is the statutory regulatory authority for the veterinary profession in Ireland

    • Norbrook Laboratories ltd

      Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
      Head of Clinical Development

    • Chevron Group

      Jan 2014 - now
      Course Organiser and Lead Tutor

      I organise, lead, teach and assess on a QQI Level 6 course for 'Responsible Persons' as licensed by DAFM to dispense animal remedies. The course provider is Chevron, a QQI approved training provider.

    • The Donkey Sanctuary

      Mar 2015 - now

      I focus on advocacy, technical and policy issues relevant to the global work of The Donkey Sanctuary with a particular focus on European affairs. I work in the Advocacy Unit as a veterinary scientist with specific involvement in equine health and welfare issues I lead the Welfare team comprising office and field staff across the 32 counties on the island of Ireland.

      • Chief Veterinary Advisor

        Mar 2015 - now

      • Chief Veterinary Advocate

        Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

      • Senior Donkey Welfare Advisor

        Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • University Wide Module in Sustainability 2021

      University College Cork - OVPTL
      Jun 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Travel Safety & Security Training

      International Location Safety
      Feb 2022
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Veterinary clinician and tutor

      Issued by Animal Care in Egypt on Mar 2014
      Animal Care in EgyptAssociated with Dr Joe Collins

    • Volunteer visitor

      Issued by The Donkey Sanctuary India on Oct 2016
      The Donkey Sanctuary IndiaAssociated with Dr Joe Collins

    • Member Board Of Trustees

      Issued by Irish Horse Welfare Trust on Jan 2020
      Irish Horse Welfare TrustAssociated with Dr Joe Collins