Speaker bio page for Debbie Archer

Bio

Debbie qualified from Glasgow Vet School in 1996 and after 2 years in mixed practice followed by 2 years in equine practice, she undertook a Residency in Equine Surgery at the University of Liverpool between 2000-2003. She holds the ECVS Diploma in Equine Surgery and RCVS Certificate in Equine Soft Tissue Surgery. Debbie then completed a PhD on the Epidemiology of Equine Colic in 2006 and joined the Equine Hospital team at Liverpool as Senior Lecturer and in 2013, was made Professor of Equine Surgery. Debbie leads the Equine Surgery team at the university and has a particular interest in emergency care. She has worked with BARTA (British Animal Rescue & Trauma Association) providing training materials and has delivered practical training for veterinary surgeons and fire and rescue service personnel involved in equine rescues.