Vernon Christians
Windhoek,Namibia
Summary
Newly graduated veterinarian (2025) with interest and focused training in Veterinary Public Health, meat inspection, food safety, and animal welfare within abattoir and export-oriented production systems. Demonstrates strong understanding of WOAH ( World Organization of Animal Health) animal welfare standards, Codex Alimentarius food safety principles, and government regulatory frameworks. Motivated to support compliant, ethical, and export-ready meat production in both public and private sectors.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Outpatients Assisstant
University of Pretoria , Onderstepoort Faculty
Pretoria, South Africa
02.2019 - 10.2019
Education
Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Univeristy of Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia 01.2021 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa 02.2009 - 11.2012
Skills
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING
Abattoir and meat inspection exposure (Undergraduate training)
- Participated in ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection under veterinary supervision
- Applied risk-based meat inspection principles and hygiene standards
- Assessed animal welfare during handling, transport, stunning, and slaughter in line with WOAH guidelines
- Observed HACCP-based food safety systems and sanitation procedures
- Gained exposure to regulatory documentation, traceability, and export compliance requirements
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Meat Inspection & Abattoir Hygiene
- Animal Welfare (WOAH-aligned)
- Food Safety & HACCP (Codex principles)
- Zoonotic Disease Control
- Biosecurity & Disease Surveillance
- Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Export & SPS Awareness
- Professional Communication
RESEARCH / ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Research Project:
“High detection frequency and genetic diversity of porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) in Namibian backyard farms and warthogs”
- Conducted literature review and applied public health risk concepts
- Demonstrated analytical thinking, scientific writing, and data interpretation
Certification
- Eligible for registration – Veterinary Council of Namibia
- Member – Veterinary Association of Namibia
Timeline
Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medicine
Univeristy of Namibia
01.2021 - 12.2025
Outpatients Assisstant
University of Pretoria , Onderstepoort Faculty
02.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Stellenbosch
02.2009 - 11.2012