Chris Clark

Dr. Chris Clark is an Associate Professor in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), University of Saskatchewan. He holds a BA (Hons) from Cambridge University, followed by a VetMB, MVetSc, and PhD from the University of Saskatchewan. He previously served as WCVM’s Associate Dean Academic from 2015 to 2024. His research focuses on cattle lameness, infectious disease control, and clinical pharmacology, particularly through his involvement with the Canadian gFARAD initiative.

• Education:
  • BA (Hons), Cambridge University, UK
  • VetMB, Cambridge University, UK
  • MVetSc and PhD, University of Saskatchewan
  • Residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Dr. Clark’s research interests include musculoskeletal health of bovine practitioners, needle safety, and parasitic infections in equines. He has received the University of Saskatchewan’s Master Teacher Award (2016) for his contributions to veterinary education.

• Awards:
  • Master Teacher Award, University of Saskatchewan (2016)

His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing food animal health and residue avoidance strategies through gFARAD.