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Dr Bronwyn Fullagar is a specialist small animal surgeon based in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. She grew up in Brisbane, Australia and graduated from the University of Queensland in 2007 with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. After working in mixed and small animal general practice in Australia and the United Kingdom, she moved to Calgary, Alberta in 2011 to undertake a rotating small animal internship. Bronwyn went on to complete a residency in small animal surgery and a Master of Science degree at the Ohio State University. She returned to Canada and was awarded Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. Since then, Bronwyn has worked as a specialist small animal surgeon in Canada, Australia and the United States, and has volunteered as a surgical instructor for World Vets and the Worldwide Veterinary Service. At work, she enjoys challenging soft tissue surgery cases and she loves to share her enthusiasm for surgery, helping veterinary students and practicing vets to boost their expertise and confidence. When she’s not in the clinic, you can find her in the mountains, trail running with her dog, mountain biking or backcountry skiing.