Rebecca Parkes, BSc, BVetMed, PhD

Associate Professor

Dr Rebecca Parkes is an Associate Professor in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery. She is an equine veterinarian with a particular interest in equine welfare, and sports medicine and rehabilitation. She is passionate about veterinary education and enjoys sharing her love of all things equine with students.

Prior to joining SGU, Dr Parkes was Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong. At CityU, she led the Clinical Skills Laboratory and the Veterinary Practice and Professional courses. Her research interests are in equine welfare and veterinary education.

Dr Parkes graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 2010. She also holds a PhD in equine locomotor biomechanics, a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice and a Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Education.