Sharon Verner MA, VetMB, MRCVS graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1997 and has worked with Animal Health and Welfare NI for the past seven years, managing the bovine viral diarrhoea eradication programme.
Her main background is in leading on delivery and technical aspects of animal health schemes, including during 15 years in government veterinary service.
In her day-to-day work, Sharon’s activities range from being “on the ground”, providing technical advice, influencing policy development and in programme and project management, and she is enthusiastic about improving animal welfare and farm efficiencies through the control of endemic diseases of livestock.
She is the president of the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (2024-2025).