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A remarkable journey
in veterinary science and beyond
Sharon Redrobe, BVetMed 1994
ince graduating from the Sharon’s early days at the were Her initial foray into academia saw
in 1994, Sharon Redrobe has distinguished by her leadership as Sharon lecturing on zoo and exotic
charted a remarkable career the Student Union President, a role animal medicine at various UK
Spath, marked by her unwavering in which she demonstrated her passion universities. She quickly established
dedication to veterinary science, for community building and advocacy. herself as a knowledgeable and
education, and conservation. Her journey, After obtaining her degree, she passionate educator, inspiring countless
from her Students’ Union activity to embarked on a career that would see students to pursue careers in the
an influential figure in the world her become one of the most respected specialised field of zoo and exotic
of zoo medicine and business, zoo veterinarians in the UK. animal care.
is nothing short of inspirational.
Sharon, Vet Advisor for the European (EAZA) Great Ape Breeding
programme at Bristol Zoo
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