I am an overseas veterinarian from Colombia with a background in wildlife health, and wanting to expand my knowledge into conservation. After completing my Master’s in Global Wildlife Health and Conservation at the University of Bristol thanks to a scholarship, I aimed to build a career dedicated to wildlife protection, particularly for endangered species like the Andean Condor in my home country Colombia. My dissertation, which modeled how vulture population declines in India could impact rabies transmission, deepened my understanding of conservation issues but was also one of my few experiences directly within this field. This made my journey challenging as finding job opportunities in the field without extensive experience has been difficult.
Joining WildHub interested me because of its course on project management for wildlife conservation, which I believe could be transformative for my career path. Additionally, this network will help me to learn from conservation leaders who could share strategies and tools and gain essential skills for impactful conservation initiatives with the Andean Condors back home. Connecting with experienced professionals will be invaluable as I aim to combine my veterinary background and my passion for conservation to contribute to wildlife preservation in Colombia with both scientific and strategic expertise.
I am an overseas professional from Colombia, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Universidad de La Salle (Bogotá-Colombia) and a Master’s degree in Global Wildlife Health and conservation from the University of Bristol (England), with experience in wildlife and small animal practice. Passionate about vulture conservation and their ecosystem services in disease prevention that affect humans and other animals.
· Clinical Management: Proficient in diagnosing and treating a diverse range of wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and domestic small animals.
· Laboratory Techniques: Experienced in collecting, processing, and analysis of clinical laboratory samples.
· Molecular Genetics: Skilled in DNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and electrophoresis, contributing to advanced genetic research.
· Event Organization: Competent in organizing and managing bovine dairy breed judging exhibitions, ensuring high animal welfare standards and competition integrity.
· Environmental Surveys: Experienced in conducting Phase I habitat surveys, with a keen understanding of ecological assessments and conservation efforts.
