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Summary of Qualifications Accomplished laboratory animal veterinarian with 15+ years of experience working in academia and in the biotech industry. Proven ability to communicate with staff at all levels of an organization, and with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds. Experienced at working under USDA, APHIS, DEA and GLP requirements, with expertise in the management of support staff and animal colonies in AAALAC accredited facilities. Fervent advocate for animal health and welfare, and highly skilled at performing specialized and routine care. Provider of high quality and compassionate veterinary care for all animals. Efficient at working in fast paced environments while maintaining accurate and detailed records. Selected Accomplishments * Key resource in the design and implementation of preventive medicine programs, and domestic and international programs for maintaining animal colony heath and meeting regulatory requirements. * Project team member in the development of an animal records tracking database that improved accessibility and efficiency by consolidating veterinary data into one system. * Responsible for the development, scheduling and administration of annual DEA training programs emphasizing employee responsibilities for handling and administering controlled substances. * Responsible for providing an overview and answering questions for federal and state inspections from the USDA, FDA, DEA and AAALAC. * Responsible for developing processes for managing nonhuman primate periparturient complications and standardizing the care of dams. * Primary veterinary consultant for the biodefense and bioterrorism program of the WWAMI Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Infectious Disease Research Grant: "Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) Office of Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Compliance". * Chairman of the Education Committee at the University of Washington. Organized and hosted the AALAS Training Program for Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians. * Published author of scientific papers in professional journals and presented case studies at national veterinary meetings. Accomplishments * Key resource in the design and implementation of preventive medicine programs, and domestic and international programs for maintaining animal colony heath and meeting regulatory requirements. * Project team member in the development of an animal records tracking database that improved accessibility and efficiency by consolidating veterinary data into one system. * Responsible for the development, scheduling and administration of annual DEA training programs emphasizing employee responsibilities for handling and administering controlled substances. * Responsible for providing an overview and answering questions for federal and state inspections from the USDA, FDA, DEA and AAALAC. * Responsible for developing processes for managing nonhuman primate periparturient complications and standardizing the care of dams. * Primary veterinary consultant for the biodefense and bioterrorism program of the WWAMI Regional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Infectious Disease Research Grant: "Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC) Office of Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Compliance". * Chairman of the Education Committee at the University of Washington. Organized and hosted the AALAS Training Program for Assistant Laboratory Animal Technicians. * Published author of scientific papers in professional journals and presented case studies at national veterinary meetings.
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