Darren Docherty

Darren Docherty is an experienced veterinary professional currently serving as the Director of Animal Health at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium since June 2024. In addition, Darren contributes as a Peer Reviewer for the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, assessing new veterinary graduates' portfolios. Prior roles include Director at Glenalbyn Veterinary Services specializing in aquatic, wildlife, and zoological medicine, and Guest Lecturer at the University of Nottingham, focusing on aquatic animal veterinary topics. Darren's background includes various surgical and clinical positions across multiple veterinary practices and a foundational role in animal husbandry at Disney's Tri-Circle D Ranch. Educational qualifications include a BVMS MRCVS from the University of Glasgow, a MVetSci in Conservation Medicine from The University of Edinburgh, and a Master's in Quantitative Methods in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Epidemiology.