BVSc, Veterinarian
Dr Darren Shortt is a male Veterinarian.
Dr Darren has had a passion for learning and understanding over his entire life. An inquisitive mind with a focus on the natural world, for science in general, and especially a love of animals, it is little wonder that veterinary science was a calling from his earliest of memories.
Having grown up locally, Dr Darren was actively involved in the school curriculum, local community and local council. As a result, he was recognised for his contributions with a Community Service Award in 1993 and was nominated as Casey ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ 1995.
Dr Darren believes that being a veterinarian is such an amazing, privileged role to play in the life of, not just our pets, but also the many wonderful pet-parents that he interacts with on a daily basis. He is still enraptured by the impacts veterinarians can have on the lives of clients, whose lives are so enriched by their animals. It is his goal to help pet parents come to understand the significant influence their choices have over their pet’s lives, and in turn, their own.
As a veterinarian, Dr Darren appreciates the amazing array of skills and knowledge that allow him and his colleagues to thoroughly understand the many interesting facets of veterinary medicine. Dr. Shortt finds it so rewarding teaching clients about (sometimes complex) topics and seeing them become really involved in their pet’s care. More formally, Dr. Shortt is a Senior Fellow of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Melbourne University, in his capacity as an Academic Associate. This is a teaching role within the Veterinary Science training course for students in order to complement their clinical training.
