Tiago Afonso
About Tiago Afonso
Tiago Afonso is a Technical Services Veterinarian with extensive experience in large animal internal medicine. He has held various academic and clinical positions across multiple countries and earned his Ph.D. in Equine Cardiology from The University of Georgia.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Tiago Afonso currently serves as a Technical Services Veterinarian at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing his expertise in veterinary medicine and technical services. His position involves providing support and guidance regarding veterinary products, ensuring that clients receive accurate information and assistance in the use of these products.
Education and Expertise
Tiago Afonso has a comprehensive educational background in veterinary medicine. He obtained an Integrated Masters (DVM) from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Technical University of Lisbon, studying from 2002 to 2008. He further pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Equine Cardiology at The University of Georgia, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency at The University of Georgia from 2013 to 2016.
Background in Veterinary Academia
Tiago Afonso has held various academic positions in veterinary medicine. He worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Saskatchewan from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine at the University of Adelaide from 2017 to 2018 and at Massey University from 2018 to 2019. His experience in academia has contributed to his expertise in large animal medicine.
Professional Experience in Veterinary Medicine
Tiago Afonso has a diverse professional background in veterinary medicine. He completed a Large Animal Internship at Ghent University from 2008 to 2009 and worked as a Large Animal Intern at Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph from 2010 to 2011. He also served as a Senior Veterinarian at Goulburn Valley Equine Hospital in Australia from 2016 to 2017. His varied experiences have equipped him with a broad skill set in veterinary care.