Veterinary Educational Development
 

Nikki Bollard

Senior Research Technician, Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Contact

  • workRoom A10 School of Veterinary Medicine
    Sutton Bonington Campus
    Sutton Bonington
    Leicestershire
    LE12 5RD
    UK
  • fax0115 9516440

Biography

Before working at the vet school I worked as an animal technician in a busy breeding centre, I spent just over a year with the company within their guinea pig unit. Before this I attended Brooksby Melton College where I studied a National Diploma in Animal Management, I thoroughly enjoyed this two year course and obtained a good grade and a good knowledge of various different animal species ranging from small mammals to farm animals and exotics.

Expertise Summary

Since October 2015 I work as a level 3 research technician, within the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Responsibilities include, day to day running of the school's research facilities, and providing technical expertise to different areas of research, both laboratory and animal based.

Prior to this I undertook an eighteen month secondment as a research technician, working within the Dairy Herd Health group. Cattle lameness is a particular interest and I have provided technical expertise on several dairy cattle lameness projects.

Prior to this role I worked as a teaching technician within the area of veterinary education. Within this role I was responsible for the areas of live animal and clinical laboratories. I was primarily involved in the support of animal handling and clinical skill based practical classes. Particular responsibilities include the provision of technical expertise in live animal practical classes involving a wide range of different species, including, farm animals, horses, dogs, cats, small mammals and exotics.

Past Research

I have provided technical expertise on a number of dairy cattle lameness projects.

Veterinary Educational Development Research Theme

The University of Nottingham
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Sutton Bonington Campus, Leicestershire, LE12 5RD


telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 6116
email: Email our Research Theme Leader