Michel O’Brien
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented veterinarian seeking to acquire experience through the enhancement of my knowledge and skills, to facilitate organizational and personal gain, while simultaneously improving animal welfare.
Dedicated educator with strong foundation in curriculum development and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to evolving educational needs. Equipped with expertise in instructional strategies, classroom management, and fostering positive learning environment. Consistently focused on achieving tangible results and supporting student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
St George’s University
08.2023 - Current
- Professional Skills Team Unit Lead (Term 4)
- Active involvement in course management (SAMS 527)
- Active participation in various veterinary labs, including, but not limited to surgery, anaesthesia and clinical practice.
- Maintenance of patient records using practice management software.
- Assist with inventory management.
- Member of the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Faculty Student Selection Committee.
- Provide mentorship for veterinary students.
- Participate in research and other scholarly activities.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create a more cohesive and integrated curriculum.
Associate Veterinarian
Sapphire Vets Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Managed a diverse caseload of patients, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, surgeries and emergency care.
- Maintenance of clinic records using practice management software.
- Managed inventory and ensured adequate stock levels of medications and supplies.
- Client communication via phone, email and social media.
Intern
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Assisted the head of the department with daily communication duties.
- Assisted with minor problems presented to the help desk.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of The West Indies, St. Augustine
Trinidad And Tobago01.2018
Bachelor of Science - General (Biology & Chemistry)
University of The West Indies, St. Augustine
Trinidad And Tobago09.2013
CAPE Certificate - 8 units – Biology, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies
Arima North Secondary School
Trinidad And Tobago06.2012
CXC Ordinary Level Certificate - 7 subjects
Caribbean Union College Secondary School
Trinidad And Tobago06.2010
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Class instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson planning
Continuing Education
- St George’s University, Developing Cultural Competencies in Education and Practice, 01/31/25
- St George’s University, Everyday Microscopy, 12/31/24
- St George’s University, Lepto and Ehrlichia Testing, 12/31/24
- St George’s University, MCQ Writing and Feedback Session, 10/31/24
- St George’s University, Microsoft Teams Training, 10/31/24
- St George’s University, Elevate and Innovate: Cutting Edge Approaches to Executive Function and Peer-Observation, 09/30/24
- St George’s University, Unlocking Innovative Education: New and Emerging Competencies for Educators, 09/30/24
- St George’s University, Less is More: Strategies for Reducing Course Content, 08/31/24
- St George’s University, Ophthalmology Review CE (Small Animal Clinic), 03/31/24
- St George’s University, Implicit Bias Training, 10/31/23
- St George’s University, Supporting and Referring Students in Distress (Workshop), 09/30/23
- St George’s University, Harassment Prevention Training, 09/30/23
- St George’s University, Do You Know JAK? How Janus Kinase Inhibitors Have Been Game-Changers in the Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CE), 12/31/24
- My Vet CE, Elanco – Focus on Pain Management: 2024 Protocol Updates, 06/30/24
- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Decoding Rabies and Rabies Vaccinations: Essential Knowledge for Veterinarians, 09/30/24
- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Heartworm Disease: Timely Updates on an Age-Old Problem, 12/31/23
Community Service
- SGU’s One Health One Medicine Clinic, 2023 - 2025, 10 clinics attended
- Sapphire Vets Ltd Charity Cat Spay and Neuter Day, 02/28/22
- Trinidad and Tobago Veterinary Association’s Flood Relief, 11/30/18
- Trinidad and Tobago society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ SPOTT Program, 07/31/17 and 06/30/18
Hobbies and Interests
anaesthesia, oncology, radiology, small animal medicine, reading, fitness, dancing
Research And Publications
Comparison of the Performance of Different PCR Assays to Investigate the Epidemiology of Brucella canis in Dogs., Josephine Azikuru, Alfred Chikweto, Marta Lana-Perea, Michel O’Brien, Lucian Thomas, Elizabeth Peach, 2024 - present, Physical characteristics and antimicrobial properties of Apis mellifera, Frieseomelitta nigra and Melipona favosa bee honeys from apiaries in Trinidad and Tobago., Elijah Brown, Michel O’Brien, et al., BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2020
Certification
St George's University
Foundations in Teaching and Learning (Certificate)
October 2024 – May 2025
Veterinary Thought Exchange
· Mastering Small Animal Anaesthesia (Certificate)
February 2024 – September 2024
Fear Free Pets
· Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program
September 2023 (renewed September 2024)
Timeline
Instructor
St George’s University
08.2023 - Current
Associate Veterinarian
Sapphire Vets Ltd
07.2018 - 07.2023
Intern
Trinidad and Tobago Police Service
06.2015 - 08.2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of The West Indies, St. Augustine
Bachelor of Science - General (Biology & Chemistry)
University of The West Indies, St. Augustine
CAPE Certificate - 8 units – Biology, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, Caribbean Studies, Communication Studies
Arima North Secondary School
CXC Ordinary Level Certificate - 7 subjects
Caribbean Union College Secondary School