Dr. Joseph G. Williamson

137 Springfield DriveNew Oxford, PA 17350

(210) 254-6617 drjosephwilliamson@gmail.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Effective and articulate communicator, that relates well to others and can listen and understand the needs of the community we serve and the organization itself. Takes initiative to assist in developing relationships, experienced with conflict resolution, and building highly successful teams. An effective speaker and writer, I am proficient at training and educating young and old alike, with a broad range and experience in the development and delivery of presentations to groups, classes, and organizations. Strive to meet or exceed organizational goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embrace new approaches and discovers new ideas to create a better working environment, customer experience and improving customer service and satisfaction. After 24 years of service in the US Army Veterinary Corps, I am focused on serving the families and people that are my home and community. I hold the following degrees, certifications and board qualifications.

Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (DACVPM)

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)

Master’s in Public Health (MPH)

BS in Biology

Certifications as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) and Civil Affairs Officer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MAR 2016- Present – ORISE Fellow for Army Public Health Center (Provisional) -Veterinary Services.

AUG 2015 – FEB 2016 - Park Ranger 1, PA Department of Conservation and Natural ResourcesPerform public safety work and promote recreation in state parks and forests. Answer questions concerning facilities, environmental features and history; and explain rules and regulations. Check grounds, buildings, and waterways for vandalism, safety hazards, and cleanliness. In emergencies may administer first aid or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to injured visitors. May operate watercraft, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc.

Dr. Joseph G. Williamson 01 April 2016

2014 – 1 MAR 15 – Medical Director, VCA Charles E. London Animal Hospital

Responsible for all veterinary medical training, output, and clinical care of patients. Oversee veterinary personnel decisions and the incorporation of VCA medical therapies and standards. Associate veterinarian sharing clinic duties with five veterinarians.

1990-2014 – United States Army Veterinary Corps

Held various positions within the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, ranging from veterinary clinician in charge of and supporting veterinary medicine and clinics in the U.S. and abroad; working with US Army Special Operations Command and Civil Affairs across the globe; commanding veterinary units, and was the senior veterinary advisor to key Army and Medical staffs culminating as the Department of Defense Veterinary Service Activity- Deputy, Director Office of the Surgeon General (DODVSA-OTSG).

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2005 USDA-APHIS, Foreign Animal Disease Diagnosticians Course Plum Island, NYForeign Animal Disease Diagnostician

2003 American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Denver, CODiplomate, ACVPM (DACVPM)

1997 The Johns Hopkins University-School of Public Health Baltimore, MDMaster, Public Health (MPH)

1990 The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia, PADoctorate of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)

1985 Gwynedd-Mercy College Gwynedd-Valley, PA Bachelor of Science, Biology

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2009 Participant, Army Medicine Strategic Leadership Forum

2002 Graduate, US Army Command and General Staff College

1999 Participant, Combined Humanitarian Assistance Response Training

1998 Participant, USDA-APHIS, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Brucellosis Program in the Autonomous Region of the Azores

1995 Participant, USDA, Military Support to Emergency Animal Disease Program

Dr. Joseph G. Williamson 01 April 2016

OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Maintain current, unrestricted Veterinary Practice license in Pennsylvania.

Professional Organizations: American Veterinary Medical Association American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine American Association of Food Hygiene Veterinarians Special Operations Medical Association