2011 PIVE Conference Speakers

Dr John Baguley

BVSc MBA PhD GradCertEdStud, MACVSc
John graduated from The University of Sydney and worked mostly in small animal practice in Sydney for just over 10 years. Whilst in practice he completed his College membership in pharmacology and an MBA from Macquarie University. After a few years of part time study, teaching and parenting, John joined The University of Sydney Faculty of Veterinary Science in 2003.

He now coordinates their Professional Practice Program and the final year Veterinary Student Intern Program. He has a PhD in veterinary practice marketing and his research interests include veterinary practice management and education.

Dr Stephen J. Ettinger

DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology, Small Animal Internal Medicine), FACC, FAHA
F.A.C.C. - Fellow, American College of Cardiology
DACVIM - Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Certified in Veterinary Cardiology and Internal Medicine
F.A.H.A.- Fellow, American Heart Association
Doctor Honoris Causa (Hon) - University of Bucharest, Romania.

Dr Ettinger is a veterinary legend. We are honoured that he could join us for this year’s Partners in Veterinary Education Conference. Stephen Ettinger graduated from Cornell University and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, certified in veterinary cardiology and internal medicine, a Fellow of the American Heart Association, and has an honorary doctorate from the University of Bucharest, Romania.
He is the author of over 160 reviewed publications and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the veterinary profession including:

• The BSAVA International Veterinarian of the Year Award in 1980.
• Distinguished Veterinary Practitioner, National Academies of Practice 1986.
• World Small Animal Veterinary Association, International Prize for Scientific Achievement in 1987.
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Robert W Kirk Award for Distinguished Service in 1993.
• New York State Veterinary Medical Association and Cornell University Alumni Service Award in 2010.
• Mark Morris Sr Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011.

A/Professor Christina Dart

Dr med vet, MSc, DVSc, Diplomate ACVA
Head of Anaesthesia UVTHC
Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia

Dr Dart graduated from the University of Zurich before completing an internship and residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia at the University of Guelph, Canada. With her specialist examinations completed Christina moved to California where for 5 years she was lecturer in Veterinary Anaesthesia at the University of California, Davis.

Since arriving in Australia Christina has been working for Sydney University establishing the first dedicated anaesthesia service at Camden campus. In addition to providing anaesthesia and intensive care to the patients of the large and small animal hospitals Christina is committed to the teaching of under and post-graduate students as well as research in clinical anaesthesia.

Dr Ben Landon

BVSc FACVSc (Small Animal Surgery)
Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery
Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Ben Landon graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994 and then worked in private emergency and surgical practices for a number of years. He undertook a surgical residency at the University of Melbourne from 2003. During this time he completed a study on scintigraphic evaluation of portal circulation of dogs undergoing cellophane banding of portosystemic shunts. He was also involved in a study on the development of a novel axial pattern flap for closure of facial defects in dogs. He gained Fellowship of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Surgery and specialist registration in 2009. He commenced at the University of Sydney in August 2009. He enjoys all aspects of soft tissue, neurologic and orthopaedic surgery but has particular interests in minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopy, thoracoscopy and interventional radiologic techniques (with particular application to portosystemic shunts).

A/Professor David Phalen

DVM, PhD, Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners

David is the Director of the Wildlife Health and Conservation Centre. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a Bachelors of Arts in 1979. He has a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University (1983) and a Doctor of Philosophy from Texas A&M University in Veterinary Microbiology (1992). He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Avian Specialty. David has 5 years of private practice experience and 17 years where he taught exotic animal medicine and surgery to veterinary students at Texas A&M University in the classroom and also in the clinic before coming to the University of Sydney 5 years ago. He now teaches exotic and wildlife medicine at the University of Sydney Avian Reptile and Exotic Pet Hospital, Conservation Biology, and is a co-coordinator for the Applied Masters of Wildlife Health and Population Management.

Dr Robin Bell

BVSc MVSc DipVetClinStud DipECVS
Senior Registrar in Equine Lameness and Imaging

Robin obtained his veterinary degree at Sydney University and an internship at the UVTHC. He completed his residency training and Masters at Massey University in New Zealand, and after working in referral practice in the UK he was responsible for running the Equine Lameness and Imaging service at the University of California Davis. He is a European specialist in Equine Surgery with a particular interest in equine lameness and advanced imaging, in particular high performance equine athletes and the use of CT and MR.
His research interests include the treatment of tendon injuries with stem cells, clinical applications of MR and CT in equine practice, and the early diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries in equine athletes.

A/Prof John House

BSc BVMS (Hons) PhD

John completed his BVSc degree at Murdoch University, Western Australia in 1986 and after two years in private practice relocated to the University of California, Davis, where he held positions of Resident, Large Animal Medicine, Lecturer and finally, Clinical Associate Professor. He was appointed as Associate Professor in Bovine Health at the University of Sydney in 2002.

John’s research efforts have focused on disease control and enhancing farm productivity through the conduct of epidemiological studies and the development of diagnostic tests and vaccines. Much of this work has been directed at prevention of salmonellosis in intensive ruminant production systems. Current projects include the evaluation of DNA adenine methylase attenuated salmonella vaccines in cattle, a national survey of bovine pink eye in Australia looking at the types and virulence attributes of isolates from around the country, epidemiological studies of environmental mastitis pathogens on NSW dairy farms, and a study evaluating different approaches to assisted reproduction in dairy cattle.

Dr Reuben Fliegner

BVSc(Hons) MVSc FACVSc (Small Animal Medicine)
Consultant in Small Animal Medicine


Reuben was born in New Zealand and spent his formative years there before moving to Australia where he attended high school. He received his undergraduate training at the University of Sydney. He graduated in 1996 with First Class Honours and subsequently worked in private small animal practice in Sydney. Reuben commenced a postgraduate residency training program in small animal medicine at the University of Melbourne in 2003. Following the residency, he continued work at the University Veterinary Hospital as a registrar in the small animal medicine referral service while completing a Master of Veterinary Science degree by research evaluating canine MHC genotyping techniques. Reuben was admitted as a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists by examination in small animal medicine in 2009. He subsequently worked at Veterinary Specialist Services in Brisbane before commencing employment at the University of Sydney Veterinary Teaching Hospital in March 2011. Reuben has a particular interest in small animal cardiology.

Dr Anne Fawcett

Dr Anne Fawcett BA(Hons) BSc(Vet)(Hons) BVSc(Hons)

Anne Fawcett is a part-time Lecturer in Veterinary Professional Practice at the University of Sydney, as well as a full-time small animal practitioner based in Sydney’s Inner West. In addition, Anne is a freelance journalist and contributes regularly to the Sydney Morning Herald and The Veterinarian Magazine. She is a founding member of the University’s Human Animal Research Network (HARN).

In her role at the University, Anne assists with the teaching, management and assessment of final year interns. She is a passionate proponent of case-based learning.

Dr Glen Coleman

Professor Glen Coleman is a graduate of the University of Queensland Veterinary School and practised for several years in Townsville, the United Kingdom and south east Queensland. In 1995 he was appointed lecturer in veterinary parasitology, and continues to undertake research into companion animal parasites, with a focus on drug resistance. In 2005 he received a UQ Excellence in Teaching Award and in 2007 he was the recipient of a Carrick Award for Australian University Teaching. He currently supervises three higher degree research students working on various aspects of veterinary education. Among his recent teaching and learning projects was an Australian Learning and Teaching Council funded project on assessment policy and how it impacts upon practice. He was a member of the steering group for the ALTC Learning and Teaching Academic Standards project in Health and related fields (including veterinary science). He is Associate Dean, Academic, for the Faculty of Science at The University of Queensland.

Dr Susan Matthew

BVSc(Hons) BSc(Vet)(Hons) PhD GradCertEdStud(Higher Ed)

Susan graduated from The University of Sydney in 1999 and worked in Canberra as a small animal veterinarian before moving into practice management. In 2004 Susan commenced a PhD investigating final year students’ experiences of clinic-based learning and the transition to practice. Susan is currently working as a lecturer in Professional Practice at The University of Sydney.

Susan’s research and teaching interests encompass leadership, learning, emotional intelligence and the transition to practice. Outside of work Susan enjoys baking, hiking, travel and relaxing with her husband, Scott.

David Foote

David Foote is a veterinarian and counsellor with interests in stress management, student and practitioner wellbeing, mentoring and pet bereavement. After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1980 he spent 20 years in small animal private practice in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Since 2001, David has run his own consultancy based in Sydney supporting the veterinary profession through educational seminars, workshops and programs on stress management and wellbeing and individual mentoring and counselling. He also offers a bereavement counselling service for pet owners and educational workshops on the human-animal bond and grief.

David has been keenly involved in mentoring at all levels for 25 years both within and external to the veterinary profession. In 2009 he was appointed as the Director of our Intern Mentoring Program.

Dr Tony Mogg

BVSc(HonS) PHD GradCertEdStud(Higher Education) MMedEd
FACVSc (Equine Medicine), Diplomate ACVIM (Large Animal), Diplomate ACVCP, FAAVPT

Tony graduated from the Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney in 1985. After graduation he worked in small animal and rural mixed practices, followed by the University of Queensland, the University of Pennsylvania (USA) and Massey University (NZ). Tony returned the Faculty in 2004 as Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Camden. He is currently Associate Dean Learning and Teaching; as well as contributing to the equine clinical, research and teaching activities of the Faculty.