Serve as research pathologist in support of animal model development, pathogenesis, therapeutic countermeasure and vaccine development and efficacy studies to develop medical countermeasures that protect U.S. warfighters and civilians from select biological threat agents and toxins. Collaborate with investigators on study design and implementation. Provide Good Laboratory Practice compliant necropsy support within all biosafety levels (BSL 1-4). Perform histopathologic analysis and… Show more Serve as research pathologist in support of animal model development, pathogenesis, therapeutic countermeasure and vaccine development and efficacy studies to develop medical countermeasures that protect U.S. warfighters and civilians from select biological threat agents and toxins. Collaborate with investigators on study design and implementation. Provide Good Laboratory Practice compliant necropsy support within all biosafety levels (BSL 1-4). Perform histopathologic analysis and interpretation of study animals and evaluate ancillary molecular and ultrastructural studies of test model tissues. Provide investigators with expert pathologic analysis and interpretation in the form of comprehensive multimedia summary reports. Show less

Led full range of education operations for the DOD's only post-graduate program in veterinary pathology, in alignment with strategic program objectives. Trained 10-12 comparative pathologists per year to conduct and support biomedical research in DOD biological, chemical, and radiological defense programs. Directed an education curriculum for 7 First Year Graduate Veterinary Education programs located throughout the nation. Responsible for veterinary pathology diagnostic cases and consultation… Show more Led full range of education operations for the DOD's only post-graduate program in veterinary pathology, in alignment with strategic program objectives. Trained 10-12 comparative pathologists per year to conduct and support biomedical research in DOD biological, chemical, and radiological defense programs. Directed an education curriculum for 7 First Year Graduate Veterinary Education programs located throughout the nation. Responsible for veterinary pathology diagnostic cases and consultation for all DOD-owned animals in support of full spectrum and other contingency operations; edited and advised coordination of globally recognized veterinary pathology proceedings, presentations at local and national meetings, and publications in professional journals; presented lectures at national and international educational conferences. Show less

Completed required training and testing to become board certified as a Diplomate in Anatomic Veterinary Pathology.

Served as Area Support Group Kuwait Veterinary Services, Bahrain Branch Chief. Provided comprehensive medical, dental, and surgical care for 31 Military Working Dogs (MWDs) assigned to NSA Bahrain and forward deployed to Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia and Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE. Responsible for the complete operation and management of NSA Bahrain Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) providing authorized veterinary care for over 700 Privately Owned Animals (POAs). Performed commercial sanitary… Show more Served as Area Support Group Kuwait Veterinary Services, Bahrain Branch Chief. Provided comprehensive medical, dental, and surgical care for 31 Military Working Dogs (MWDs) assigned to NSA Bahrain and forward deployed to Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia and Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE. Responsible for the complete operation and management of NSA Bahrain Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) providing authorized veterinary care for over 700 Privately Owned Animals (POAs). Performed commercial sanitary audits throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain, U.A.E., and Oman. Managed a 350M comprehensive food hygiene, safety, and quality assurance program which encompassed 33 troop feeding facilities, more than 50 U.S. Navy Ships, and more than 100K personnel assigned to US Central Command Area of Responsibility. Served as veterinary consultant to the US Navy 5th Fleet, Naval Forces US Central Command, and local Commanders. Supervised 3 Soldiers, 1 GS employee, and 1 NAF employee. Maintained greater than 800K of equipment in good working order. Show less

Officer in charge of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF), provided complete veterinary surgical and medical care to 8 Military Working Dogs (MWD), 5 Customs and Border Patrol dogs, 7 Transportation Security Agency dogs, and service to over 4,500 privately-owned pets, supporting US service members, retirees, and their Families. As Branch Chief, supervised 12 Soldiers and 8 civilians; oversaw operations at 3 subordinate sections providing veterinary force… Show more Officer in charge of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF), provided complete veterinary surgical and medical care to 8 Military Working Dogs (MWD), 5 Customs and Border Patrol dogs, 7 Transportation Security Agency dogs, and service to over 4,500 privately-owned pets, supporting US service members, retirees, and their Families. As Branch Chief, supervised 12 Soldiers and 8 civilians; oversaw operations at 3 subordinate sections providing veterinary force health protection to 10 military installations and a meal-ready-to-eat assembly plant in a 4 state area (Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania). Served as the Public Health Officer for animal bite reports and quarantines rabies suspect animals. Performed sanitary inspections of 2 commissaries, 21 military food storage/serving facilities, and over 42 commercial food processing establishments. Ensured compliance with all DoD safety regulations. Show less

Served as Section Officer-In-Charge and Mojave Branch Chief, supervising 10 NCOs, 6 Soldiers and 6 civilian employees. Provided complete medical and surgical care for 11 military working dogs (MWDs), 19 government owned horses (GOHs), and 60 miscellaneous government owned animals (GOAs) to include sheep, goats, and burros. Provided veterinary medical services and zoonotic disease control for over 5,000 privately owned animals (POAs) in the Fort Irwin community. Enforced veterinary preventive… Show more Served as Section Officer-In-Charge and Mojave Branch Chief, supervising 10 NCOs, 6 Soldiers and 6 civilian employees. Provided complete medical and surgical care for 11 military working dogs (MWDs), 19 government owned horses (GOHs), and 60 miscellaneous government owned animals (GOAs) to include sheep, goats, and burros. Provided veterinary medical services and zoonotic disease control for over 5,000 privately owned animals (POAs) in the Fort Irwin community. Enforced veterinary preventive medicine standards for on-post Child Development Centers (CDCs) and privately owned horse (POH) stables. Supported food safety, security, and quality assurance mission by conducting sanitation audits of commercial food production facilities in southern California and Nevada, as well as the commissary, post exchange, and various commercial restaurants located on Fort Irwin. Oversaw rabies prevention program for Fort Irwin and the stray facility which was housed within the VTF and managed by Soldiers and civilian employees. Show less