Mikala Welsh

Mikala Welsh is a seasoned veterinary professional with extensive experience in various roles within the veterinary and agricultural sectors. Currently serving as a Senior Veterinary Officer at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and as a Locum Veterinarian at Sydney Zoo since September 2022, Mikala has also worked as a Veterinarian for the Sydney Local Health District since December 2017 and at The Animal Referral Hospital from November 2010 to March 2019. Previous roles include Pharmacovigilance Associate at Elanco Animal Health and multiple positions at the Department of Agriculture, including Policy Officer, Senior Biosecurity Officer, and Detector Dog Handler. Mikala's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney, a Master of Research from Western Sydney University, and various graduate certificates from institutions such as the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University, focusing on areas such as Small Animal Clinical Medicine and Public Administration.