Current Professional Activities

• Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia
• Teaching Systemic Pathology, Avian and Fish Medicine. Research into health problems of aquatic animals; veterinary pathology and virology

Past Professional Activities

• Private Practice 1989 – 1994 (Sydney)

Marital Status

• Married to the wonderful Sharanne Raidal (BVSc, MVSt, PhD, MACVSc, Equine Medicine)

Children

• Two great boys Lachlan and Jackson

Pets

• Two tropical fish aquariums with lots of South American cichlids and one cat

Hobbies

• SCUBA diving — Rottnest Island and Ningaloo reef are Australia’s best kept secrets.
• Aquarium fish Bird watching Photography Bush walking and cycle touring (maybe again when the boys grow up)

Favorite Quote

“I was gratified to be able to answer promptly. I said, I don't know.”
— Mark Twain

What I Like Most About VIN

Keeping in contact with colleagues around the world and learning new things every day.