Meet the academic: Dr Alison Livesey
Dr Alison Livesey, lecturer in small animal surgery in our School of Veterinary Medicine, tells us about her role here at Surrey and how postgraduate studies influenced her career.
"I first visited the University in my role as a STEM Ambassador and I was really impressed by the campus and the facilities."
Tell us a bit about what you do.
I teach small animal surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine here at Surrey. My role is varied and includes lecturing as well as small-group practical teaching. We have a very well-equipped clinical skills laboratory and have developed a wider variety of models to teach clinical skills, such as suturing, tying ligatures and intravenous cannulation. The students also visit a neutering clinic where they practise surgery and anaesthesia under direct and continuous supervision from veterinarians.
What brought you to Surrey?
I first visited the University in my role as a STEM Ambassador for a workshop and I was really impressed by the campus and the facilities. That motivated me to apply for a job here.
What aspects of your own studies had the biggest influence on you?
I really enjoyed postgraduate study as it helped expand my knowledge and see my discipline from other perspectives. I enjoyed meeting other veterinarians from all over the world and discussing challenging cases. I also valued the opportunity to access evidence-based information from academic journals.
What do you like doing outside academia?
I like to spend time with my family and go for walks with my dog. I also enjoy learning languages and travelling.
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