Dr Janette O'Keefe Curiculum Vitae Feb 2015

Address: 31 Kingsley Drive, Lake Heights NSW 2502E-mail: [email protected] (home)

(02) 42747975 Phone 0429 649034 Mobile

Dr Janette O'KeefeBscBVMS

Personal Information

Marital status: Married

Nationality: Australian

Age: 54

DOB: 11th June 1960

Place of Birth: Perth, Western Australia

Career Objective

Seeking a professional role within an organization or governmental authority, to which I can

offer previous professional and managerial experience and strong organisational skills.

I am stepping back from the veterinary profession as the main focus of employment to find a

role either part time or fulltime that can utilise my communication and people skills for a new

direction at this stage in my life.

I bring to the position a desire to embrace the work, a commitment to the long-term future and

the mindset of a team player.

Education

1987 - 1991 Murdoch University, WA School of Veterinary Studies

1. Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Biology) -Bsc (Vet. Biology)- 1989

2. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery - BVMS - 1991

3. Special Topics completed: -

i. Pig Medicine & Production

ii. Tropical Medicine & Production

1975 – 1985 Secondary: - Como Senior High School - Achievement Certificate 1975

Technical: -

1. Mature Age Matriculation - 1985

2. Certificate of Equine Management - 1981 to 1984

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Current Employment status

Nov 2013 – ongoing - Self Employed – PurrrSpectives Consulting - Health & Welfare

Consultant and Locum.

The focus of my consultancy service is to provide an advocacy for health and welfare issues

within the greyhound industry to both regulatory bodies, industry participants and other

interested private bodies. The services I currently provide are:

Quality Assurance Program development for health and welfare:

Quantitative review and evaluation of systems in place

Review, Auditing and reporting services

Development of SOP’s and QA systems

Training and skills development

Advocacy of health & welfare issues for the greyhound and industry participants with:

Regulatory Bodies

Government – Federal & State

Injury management – acute and chronic conditions:

Produce a range of natural supplements “Complementary Vet Care Supplements”

Provide traditional and complementary treatment options

Pre and Post race health checks

Writing and publishing.

Key Achievements: Development of a QA system that is auditable and provides the

quantitative information that documents how the health and welfare protocols’ and

procedures’ are being managed by the industry. It will also provide a historical reference for

comparison of how the industry has responded and managed the community’s expectation of

the greyhound industry with regards to health and welfare issues. Secondly development of a

range of natural supplements that supports the ongoing needs of the greyhound as an athlete

and post-racing career. These reduces the need to resort to traditional medication and

stabilizes appetite and energy levels.

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Dr Janette O’KeefeBscBVMS Curriculum Vitae – February 2015

Recent Employment

Oct 2011 – Nov 2013 – Health & Welfare Manager – Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW).

The focus of my position was oversee the procedures and policies affecting the racing and

non-racing greyhounds in NSW as well on-track duties for TAB meetings.

Co-ordinate the health & welfare of racing & non-racing greyhounds in NSW.

Provide veterinary advice to the regulatory body as well as the industry at large

relating to inquiries, welfare issues and policies affecting the greyhound and the

industry.

Develop and maintain the SOP Manual for the Greenhound Program and provide

accreditation to the greyhounds qualifying for muzzle exemption once they are

retired.

“Greyhound As Pets” program and Greenhound assessment for greyhounds entering

our GAP program.

In field support for the stewards with regards to kennel assessments and integrity

visits.

On-track Veterinary duties during TAB race meeting in NSW.

Key Achievement: Developed SOP Manual for the Greenhound Accreditation Program and

implementation of the program from inception. Further to this developed and evolved the

GAP program assessment criteria to help individualise the test to identify marginal

candidates’ for program and implement training programs to help increase their chances

when reassessed. Then integrating training within the program with the prison greyhound

program at Dillwynia Correctional Centre in South Windsor NSW. Secondly working on-track

with industry participants’ to further enhance health and welfare outcomes for their

greyhounds.

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Management & regulatory employment

1. Dec 2009 - September 2011 – Development Compliance Officer – Serpentine Jarrahdale

Shire.

Oversee and manage the compliance issues related to the Planning Act of WA and the

relevant sections within the shire.

Develop and complete audits of planning conditions for significant development

approvals within the shire.

Conduct investigations and prosecutions under Planning Act of WA, Local Laws and TPS2

– Town Planning Scheme 2.

Key Achievement: Worked effectively with shire representatives’ and ratepayers to

produce predominantly positive outcomes that benefited all the interested parties as well

as for the shire in general. Where issues where referred for legal outcomes in the courts

that were required under relevant acts I was able to close out and remedy the issues with

minimal impact on the defendants and the shire.

2. January 2005 – May 2008 – Animal Welfare Manager - RPH Research Centre, Wellington

St, Perth WA

Manage animal welfare within the unit as required under the NHMRC code of conduct

and the Animal Welfare Act 2000.

Administer the day-to-day requirements of the unit and the staff.

Oversee the Training programs onsite and develop programs in consultation with the

clinical and surgical department within RPH.

Assist the research chief investigators and their research assistants.

Key Achievement: Expanded the work-base of the unit with the focus predominantly a

teaching bias and increasing the range of workshops available. Secondly introduced and

expanded the principles of reduction with new protocols developed for multiple use of

animal cadavers therefore reducing the number used by 30-35% by the end of the 2006.

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3. From Oct 2001 to Jan 2004 – Contractor OPVO - AQIS Meat inspection, Canning vale

Markets, Canning vale. WA

Manage and oversee the regulations and acts required for the operations of an export

abattoir, such as Export Meat Orders (EMO), Animal Welfare Act 2000, Quarantine and

Public Health Regulations.

Audit processes and QA systems on plant – reporting to Canberra HQ findings,

Corrective Action Response (C.A.R) and follow-up corrective orders that result from

audits.

Co-ordinate and assist with external audits (overseas and system audits) on plant.

Manage and support other AQIS staff (i.e. Stock Inspectors) on plant.

Develop and implement Emergency Disease Response Plan in the event of Notifiable

Disease identified on plant

Key Achievement: Developed the first multispecies abattoir (Cowaramup Exotic Meats –

Cowaramup) for export status and the QA systems required under the EMO regulation/act.

Secondly promoted and increased awareness of animal welfare aspects to the coal face

workers especially at the front end of the chain – resulting in a significant decrease of

welfare breaches within the larrage area, holding pens and front-end of the chain at all the

abattoirs I was stationed on. Further to this assisted with the first official religious (Halal)

audit in Australia at the Cowaramup abattoir.

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Veterinary Professional Experience

1991 - 2013

1. Dec 2009 – Sept 2011 - On Track Veterinarian – Contract to Western Australian

Greyhound Racing Association (WAGRA).

Accredited OTV for WAGRA on Cannington, Mandurah and Northam Racetracks.

Current member of the Veterinary Panel – Contributing to regular review of policies and

strategies’ for the industry.

Key Achievement: Initiated succession planning for continuing veterinary support

services in WA and establishing 1st Postgraduate OTV cadetship in 2010-2011. Secondly

helped develop the Post-Exercise Distress Syndrome - PEDS (Hypoxia) Policy which

markedly reduced the incidence on track of PEDS affected greyhounds within 6 months of

implementation of policy.

2. Nov 2008 – Sept 2011 - Self Employed – Consultant Veterinarian

(Free-lance/Locum).

The focus of my consultancy service is to provide a comprehensive range of options -

supplementing and supporting established veterinary services by providing a holistic

approach, as well as providing full consultancy services to greyhound clients.

Key Achievement: Working with industry participants to increase awareness and

therefore expanded the use of alternative treatment options and injury management for

their greyhounds. Reducing the reliance on tradition medications and use of natural

supplementation to support the greyhound as an athlete and in line with the zero tolerance

rules of racing.

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3. May 2008 – Nov 2008 – Emergency Consultant Veterinarian - Murdoch Pet

Emergency Centre, Murdoch University, Murdoch WA

After hours consultancy support for emergency centre

Assessment, treatment/stabilisation and Intensive Care for patients.

Key Achievement: Working with undergraduates in their final year of studies taking the

theory and putting it into practice for them. Further to that supporting them as they started

to develop effective consulting techniques and surgical skills. I also developed a working

relationship with the emergency veterinary nursing staff to identify non-emergency

situations that presented and owner not able to pay due to financial stress but deeply

concerned about the health of their pet. As these were identified I was able to quickly

assess/triage and re-assure owner that they could confidently wait until the morning for a

cheaper option of visiting their regular veterinarian before reaching the consult room.

4. January 2004 to Dec 2004 – Contractor Lecturer - Swan TAFE, Bentley Campus,

Hayman Road, Bentley WA

Lecturer - Delivery of course curriculum for Veterinary Nursing – Animal Studies Faculty.

Specifically for the International Student Program.

Assist with the development of course curriculum and subject content.

Student support and mentor.

Key Achievement: Developed and expanded the scope of the medicine topic to

include exotic diseases, Quarantine and the issues associated with

importation/exportation of animals.

5. Oct 2002 to March 2003 - Part time Associate - Lark Hill Vets, Karnup Rd, Serpentine.

WA (predominantly Horse & small animal to a lesser extent)

6. June 2001 to Sept 2001 - Part time Associate - Pinjarra Veterinary Hospital, Pinjarra

Rd Pinjarra WA (mixed Practice)

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7. June 2001 to Jan 2002 - Part time Associate - Brookton Veterinary Clinic, Shop 1

Brookton Highway, Brookton WA (Mixed Practice)

8. March 1994 to June 2001 - Self-employed - own Practice (mixed practice) O’KEEFE

VETERINARY SERVICES & TARIN ROCK VETERINARY CLINIC, Lake Grace WA.

9. Feb/March 1994 - Locum 4 wks. - Dr Peter Swift, Gingin Veterinary Clinic (Mixed

Practice)

10. Dec 1991 to Jan 1994 - Practice Manager & Senior Veterinarian - Mitchell

Veterinary Clinic, Katanning (Mixed Practice)

Additional professional activities

1992 – 2001

1. 2003 to 2010 – ODE oncourse Veterinarian Steward Serpentine Pony club

2. 1993 to 2001 - Wagin Wooleramma Veterinary Steward.

3. 1992 to 2001 - WATA & WATC Veterinary Steward at the Pingrup, Wagin & Kulin race

meetings.

4. 1992 to 1993 - EFA Steward, blood testing at one day events.

Non-Veterinary Employment:

1980 - 2013

1. Karnet Prison – Casual Contract – Relief VSO – Acting in Laundry & Cleaning Officer

position VSO Level 2 – 4th May to 15th May 2009.

2. Regional Women’s Advisory Council - Dept. of Transport & Regional Services (Advisory

Council to the Deputy Prime Minister) Council Member - Appointed for 3yrs Dec 2002 to

Sept 2005.

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3. WA State Government:

Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife - 6 months 1980 Clerical Assistant C6

Dept. of State Taxation - 2 1/2 yrs 1980-82 Clerical Assistant C6

Dept. of Agriculture - 20 months 1982-84 Laboratory Attendant

Professional Memberships

1. Australian Veterinary Association - AVA

2. Australian Equine Veterinary Association - AEVA

3. Australian Acupuncture Veterinary Association - AAVA

4. Australian Greyhound Veterinary Association - AGVA

5. Murdoch University Foundation for Continuing Veterinary Education

6. Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science - Sydney University

Community Activities

1. Kukerin Enterprise Group - Founding committee member (local self help group to promote

enterprise and tourism for the district.)

2. Australian Women in Agriculture - member – 2000 - ongoing

3. Rural & Remote Women’s Network – 2000 - ongoing

4. PeopleScape for the Centenary Celebrations - Contributor to exhibition - 2001

5. P&C Mundijong Primary School – President - 2004

6. Byford Oh Do Kwan Taekwondo - Secretary/treasurer – 2005 - 2009

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Continuing Education – Professional/Organisational

2001

1. RIRDC Rural Woman’s Leadership Seminar, Canberra. ACT. 24th to 29th Mar 2001.

2002

2. Exotic Disease Disaster Planning - AQIS Training Services, AQIS Regional Head Office,

Canning Vale, WA - 24th to 27th May 2002 - Qualified as Infected Premises Supervisor.

2003

3. Media Training - One-day seminar with Laurie Wilson (Senior Political Journalist &

Consultant) - DOTARS Canberra 11th February 2003.

4. Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (VGB 401) - Part completion of Food Safety Plans

(VIC 11860) - AQIS Training Services, AQIS Regional Head Office, Canning Vale, WA - 1st to

3rd April 2003.

5. HACCP & Food safety Auditing Course - AQIS Training Services, AQIS Regional Head Office,

Canning Vale, WA - 23rd to 27th June 2003.

6. On-Plant Veterinarian Training Seminar – Induction Training Strategy for OPVO’s - Redcliffe,

WA - 6th to 7th September 2003.

2004

7. Emergency Animal Disease Training – Industry Liaison officer (ILO) for equine industry – 2

day workshop – Brigadoon, WA - 2nd to 3rd Oct 2004.

2005

8. Introductory Course for Safety and Health Representatives – Edith Cowan University,

Bentley WA – 23rd to 27th May 2005.

2006

9. Public Speaking – RWAC, Rydges Canberra, 22nd & 23rd May 2006

10.Area Warden Training – RPH, Wellington Campus, Perth, WA – 9th June 2006.

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2008

11.Structural writing Workshop – Murdoch University, Murdoch WA – 5th Sept 2008.

12.Creativity in Leadership Workshop – John Cleese, Perth Convention Centre, Perth, WA – 8 th

Dec, 2008

2009

13.RIRDC Rural Strategies Workshop (2 day) workshop – Canberra Hyatt Hotel, Canberra – 25th

& 26th Sept 2009

2010

14.Effective Report and Letter Writing in Local Government Course - WALGA - 15 Altona St,

West Perth- 25th Feb 2010 (0ne day seminar)

15.Prosecutions 2 day workshop - Midland Sports Complex Paterson Drive Middle Swan- 29 th

and 30th March 2010

16.Evidence for Investigators & Statutory Interpretation - Midland Sports Complex Patterson

Drive Middle Swan – 28th & 29th April 2010

17.Appreciative Enquiry Workshop – SJ shire Chambers Mundijong – ½ day workshop – 16 th

June 2010.

18.Preparation and serving of notices seminar - Citigate Hotel Perth – 21st July 2010

19.Enabling Local Government Seminar - 7th Avenue, Midland - 74 Helena St, Midland – 26 th

August 2010.

20.Accreditation for Evidence for investigators, Statutory Interpretation and Advanced

Prosecutions – C.Y. O’Connor TAFE – August 2010.

21.Taekwondo Seminar – Master class Poomse and Fighting Techniques – Maddington training

centre – 8th August 2010.

22.Evidence Gathering & Issue of Local Government Compliance Notices Seminar - City of

Bayswater Civic Centre, Morley - 7 September 2010.

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2011

23.Portrait Photography Workshop – Busselton – 1st May 2011.

24.STA Poomse referees accreditation course - Maddington training center – 5th June 2011.

25.Oceania/STA referees accreditation course - Maddington training center – 31st July 2011.

2012

26.Greenhound Assessors Accreditation course – Richmond TAFE, Richmond NSW – 1.5 day course – 20th & 21st June 2012

27.Greyhound Adoption Program Conference – National Greyhound Conference (2 Day conference) – WestPoint Casino Hotel Hobart – 23rd & 24th August 2012.

2013

28.Greyhound Adoption Program Conference – National Greyhound Conference (2 Day conference) – Langham Hotel Melbourne – 22nd & 23rd August 2012.

2014

29.Cert IV – TAE (Training and Assessment) – CBD College Sydney – 7 day course (intensive training) – 7th to 17th March 2013.

30.Aromatherapy VHT10 – Careerline Courses (online) – May 2014 to May 2015

Continuing Education - Veterinary

1992 - 1999

1. Feet & Farriery Course - 14th & 15th May 1994

2. Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders of the Cat & Dog - 16th & 17th September 1995

3. Pain Management of Dogs & Horses-Some alternative methods - 22nd Feb 1997

4. Farriery: Best Foot Forward - 23rd March 1997

5. Equine Infectious Diseases - 23rd to 27th February 1998

6. Anaesthesia (Dr Colin Dunlop) refresher - 23rd Sept 1998

7. Emergency Medicine & Critical Care - 17th & 18th October 1998

8. Workshop: Interpretation of Blood Smears - 3rd December 1998

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2000

9. Equine Fitness - 26th Feb to 1st March 2000

10. Emergency & Critical Care - 20th May 2000

11. Equine Medicine - Sydney Postgraduate Distance Education - started 1998

2006

12. Anaesthesia at the Coal Face – Murdoch University, 16th July 2006

2007

13. AAWS Science Summit on Pain and Pain Management – Department of Agriculture,

Fisheries & Forestry, Melbourne, 18th May 2007.

2008

14. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine – Food Therapy – Australian Veterinary

Association, Perth, WA – 28th to 29th May 2008.

15. Tui Na (Chinese Massage) Workshop – Australian Veterinary Association, Forrestdale, WA,

30th May to 1st June 2008.

16. Clinical Immunology - Sydney Postgraduate Association, Surfer’s Paradise, Qld, 4 th August

to 8th August 2008.

17. Acupuncture – Review of Major points and treatment – Dr Bruce Furgusion, Murdoch

University – 3rd & 4th Dec 2008

18. Pharmacology - Sydney Postgraduate Association, Sydney University, NSW, 6 th Dec to 7th

Dec, 2008.

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2009

19. Use of Acupuncture for a Variety of Equine Conditions – Dr Kevin May, Darwin, Darwin

Convention Centre – 20th & 21st Sept 2009

20. TCVM tongue and Pulse Diagnosis Workshop (1 day) workshop - Dr Bruce Furgusion,

Darwin Frontier Hotel, Darwin – 22nd Sept 2009

21. TCVM Wei and Bi Syndrome Workshop (2 day) workshop - Dr Bruce Furgusion, Darwin

Frontier Hotel, Darwin – 23rd & 24th Sept 2009

22. AVGA Conference 2010 & Alternative Pain Management Workshops – Brisbane

Convention Centre – 24th & 29th Sept 2009

2010

23. AVA conference – AGVA component and associated workshops – Brisbane conference

centre Brisbane – 25th May to 30th May 2010.

2011

24. Emergency Animal Disease Workshop - Esplanade River Suites, Como – 2 day workshop -

9th and 10th of April 2011.

25. Reducing surgical complications Seminar – Provet, Malaga – 29th June 2011.

Awards Received

Professional

1. Centenary Medal winner 2003 - Services to Australian Society and Rural Industries.

2. RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2001 - Runner up 16th February 2001, 2004 & 2005.

3. Murdoch University Foundation of Continuing Veterinary Education Award – 1998

4. Pfizer Agricare Award “Best Student” for Equine Management - 1984

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Non-Professional

1. State titles Taekwondo - Belmont Oasis Centre – Silver Medal 40-50 yrs female black belt

division – 29th August 2010

2. STA National Trials 2009 – Belmont Oasis Centre - Silver Medal – Women’s Poomse 40-

50yrs age Black Belt Division – September 2009

3. STA Australia State Trials 2009 – Belmont Oasis Centre - Silver Medal – Women’s Poomse

40-50yrs age Black Belt Division - July 2009

4. STA International Invitation Trials 2008 – Belmont Oasis Centre - Bronze Medal – Women’s

Poomse 40-50yrs age Black Belt Division - May 2009

5. Oh Do Kwan Taekwondo 1st Dan Black Belt – Maddington WA - 26th April 2009.

6. Taekwondo Australia State Trials 2008 – Gold Medal – Women’s Poomse 40-50yrs age Red

Belt Division.

7. Taekwondo Australia State Trials 2007 – Gold Medal – Women’s Poomse 40-50yrs age Blue

Belt Division.

8. Wu Su Kung Fu 1st Dan Black Belt – Kalamunda WA - 1989

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References

1. Professional -

a. Mr Bill Fanning | General Manager Integrity

Greyhound Racing NSW

Ph: (02) 8767 0500 fax: (02) 9764 6244

Email: [email protected]

b. Lori McKern B An Sci | Rehoming & Welfare Operations Leader

Greyhound Racing NSW

Ph: (02) 8767 0534 fax: (02) 9764 6244 Mob: 0427 487 478


c. Jim Johnson | A/Manager Emergency Services & Chief Bush Fire Control Officer

Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire

Ph: (08) 9526 1163 fax: (08) 9525 5441


2. Non-professional -

a. Mr Bruce TurnerB.Sc, G.Dip Phsych, G.Dip Law (retired) Bendigo VIC

3552 Ph: (03) 53418310

Mob: 0417330808 Email:

[email protected]

b. Mrs Robin Barnes Civil

Marriage & Funeral Celebrant: A11667 4

Meliador Court REDCLIFFE WA

6104

Mobile: 0432953127 Work: (08) 94795685


b. Dr Fiona Gill

1 Trafalgar Place

NORTHMEAD WA 2152

Mobile 0404901804


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