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Feb 15th, 2016 Davod Kafai (DVM, Ph.D.)
Kafai Veterinary
Professional Corporation
8178 Yonge St. Thornhill,
ON. L4J 1W5
905-882-0078
416-801-0078
kafaid@yahoo.ca
drkafai.vh@gmail.com
www.gtaanimalhospital.ca
Dear Sir/Madame:
The following CV is the summary of my professional experiences for
your information. I graduated from University of Istanbul in 1990 as a
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Since then I have owned small animals
practice and have occasionally treated equine, bovine, and exotic pets as
well. I have also obtained two PhD degrees. My first PhD degree is in
Health Care Systems from university of Istanbul in 1997, and my second PhD
degree is in Food Hygiene and Food Technology from University of Istanbul
in 1996.
Before starting my own private business in the field of Veterinary
in Canada I served as the hospital manager at International Hospital in
Istanbul and later worked for Canadian Food Inspection Agency for a few
years as the Primary Product Inspector.
I am an active member of the following professional associations:
College of Veterinarians of Ontario, Ontario Veterinary Medical
Association, Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Skills
Training and Enhancement Program (VSTEP) which is supported by the
provincial government and conducted by The Ontario Veterinary College; and
National Mentorship Roster Program, which deals with training and
assisting foreign-trained veterinarians so that they can practice
veterinary medicine in Canada. I have also held the titles of the
Director, the President and the Past-President of Toronto Academy of
Veterinary Medicine, and have been a member of college of Veterinary Of
Ontario Disciplinary Committee for 6 years.
I provide consulting services to veterinarians with professional,
legal, business management and mediation. I am the only Veterinarian
member of The Mentoring Partnership with TRIEC (Toronto Region
Immigrant Employment Council) from Toronto Region.
I have a by-weekly one hour live radio and TV show in TinTV, where I
speak on a variety of veterinary medicine subjects including, Food
Hygiene, Zoonotic disease and others, in the Farsi language. I post and
share my talks on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and twitter.
I trust the above information is satisfactory. Should you require
further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours truly,
Davod Kafai

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DAVOD KAFAI
8178 Yonge St. Thornhill, ON. L4J 1W5
905-882-0078, 416-801-0078, kafaid@yahoo.ca
drkafai.vh@gmail.com; www.gtaanimalhospital.ca
EDUCATION:
(A) Degrees:
1991-1997 Ph.D.; Hospital Management and Health Care System;
Social Science Institute; University Of Istanbul;
Supervisor: Dr. Hyri Ulgen. Thesis: Effectiveness of
Central Purchasing System, Comparing Barcoding System
versus Traditional Inventory Control.
1991-1996 Ph.D.; Food Science and Technology;
Health Science Institute; University of Istanbul,
Supervisor Prof. Dr. Hasan Ozer, Thesis: Chicken meat
contamination with Campylobacter Jejuni in processing and
handling.
1985-1990 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine;
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; University of Istanbul
(B) Certificates and courses:
2001 Food Science Certificate,
University of Guelph
1999 The Canadian Health Care System;
School of Health Services Management, Ryerson
Polytechnic University
1991 Office Application; Seneca Collage.
VETERINARY/SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS-MEMBERSHIP; PROFESSIONAL SOCITIES:
2010–2015 DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT; Past President,
THORNHILL FEDERAL LIBERAL RIDING ASSOCIATION
2012–2014 Treasurer; Iranian Canadian Congress
2009–2014 Director/Treasurer/Vice President;
Iranian Canadian Network
2008–PRESENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; IRANIAN CANADIAN CULTURAL
FELLOWSHIP;
2004–2014 Director/President/Past President; Toronto Academy of
Veterinary Medicine;
2009-Present Member of Canadian Society of Iranian Food &
Nutrition Scientists
2006-PRESENT FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT:
CANADIAN IRANIAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION (CIVA)
2006-Present member of Veterinary Skills Training and
Enhancement Program (VSTEP).
2006-Present Member of the Mentoring Partnership with
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council
(TRIEC) for Toronto Region
2004- Present member of National Mentorship Roster Program.
2005- Present Member of Canadian Veterinary Reserve.
2001-Present Member of Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
2004- Present Member of Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
2001-Present Member of College of Veterinarians of Ontario
SKILS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
 Knowledge in monitoring, identifying, recognition,
policy analyzing, planning, and development of quality
assurance to facilitate the provision of effective and
efficient public health services
 Skilled in central purchasing, material management,
inventory control, quality control and project
management
 Great experiences in clinical practice
 Knowledge of Canadian Food and Drug Act and Food
Inspection Act, enforcement of food labeling and
packaging process experienced in epidemiology and
prevention of food borne illness as they relate to
public health

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EMPLOYMENT:
2004-Present; Owner & Director of Practice Dr.Kafai Animal
Hospital,
Conducting many aspects of the veterinary medicine for
small animals, pocket pets and some exotic animals
2007-2007 Staff Veterinarian, Toronto Humane Society.
Conducting many aspects of veterinary medicine for small
animal, pocket pets, and some exotic animals
2001-2003 Primary Product Inspector; Canadian Food
 Inspection Agency, Toronto
 Enforced Canadian Food Inspection Act and Regulation;
Canada Agricultural Act; Food and Drug Act; Health of
Animals Act; and Meat Inspection Act.
 Conducted quality control on Meat and Meat products.
 Inspect and monitored meat and processing plants.
 Ensured labeling and packaging process.
 Performed and analyzed samples for antibiotic and
agricultural chemical residues.
 Monitored manufacturing practices.
 Monitored HACCP program as required.
 Administered data entry, reports, attended meetings
2000-2002 Technician (Part time) Animal Hospital of
Unionville
 Assisted veterinarians with appointments.
 Treated Hospitalized patients.
 Performed blood collection, cytogenesis, and analyzed
tests.
 Performed ECG and X-rays
 Provided customer service, and client education.
 Monitored patient’s vital signs on and post surgeries
accordingly, helped for smooth recovery.
 Restrained animals for various procedures.
 Performed various bandaging, IV catheterizations, and IV
medication applications.
 Performed aseptic preparation for surgery.
 Observed various surgery
 Performed treatment of patients under the supervision of
veterinarians.
 Performed patient pain management including the
placement of local anesthetic nerve blocks.
 Actively involved with the selection of appropriate
anesthetic protocols; based on medical needs of
individual patients.
1998-1999 Administrator; Bayview Lance Dental Clinic
Administrative, staff scheduling, booking appointment
purchasing, advertising, filing, banking,
1995-1997(Part Time) Purchasing Department Manager,
International Hospital
 Market research for medical Center locations, average
public income, socio-economic future.
 Meetings, with Medical Suppliers, insurance companies,
negotiating.
 Upgrading and analyzing data, Writing reports, and
advising to the hospital board.
 Conducting and monitoring projects.
 Consulting established medical centers and providing
advices to management.
 Implemented central purchasing system for medical care
centers.
1992-1997 Research Assistant Department of Food
Hygiene, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of
Istanbul
 Conducted laboratory classes for undergraduate students.
 Gained clinical and research experience in Food Hygiene.
 Conducted research, on Isolation and Identification of
Campylobacter Jejuni.
 Helped on under graduate exam and making
1990-1998 Owner/Director Haznedar Animal Hospital, Istan bul.
Practiced and directed a small animal clinic.

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PUBLICATIONS AND PAPER:
1997 Material Management, and inventory control in
Hospitals” University Hospital magazine
This study covers role and importance of material
management and effective inventory control in hospital
management. It compared traditional purchasing with
central purchasing. It studied transition of traditional
inventory control to barcoding system to provide
effective material manage net in hospital. It further
studied the difference of material management and
inventory control in public and private hospitals as
well. The study revealed time, and financial burden of
transition but its positive effect in material
management in long term.
1997 -Presence of Campylobacter Jejuni in Marketing Meat,
University of Istanbul, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Derg. 25(l), 81-89, 199
-Presence of Campylobacter Jejuni in Food and Its Public
Health Hazards, University of 100 Yil, Fak. Derg. 1997.
8(1-2): 122-125
The study conducted on epidemiology of
Campylobacter Jejuni in chicken meat and products and
its risk for public health. Campylobacter Jejuni is a
thermophilic bacteria which can cause enteritis in
animals and has Zoonotic risk for public health. This
study conducted on 250 samples of raw and cocked
chicken, and workers hand. Samples were collected from
retail stores, Slaughterhouse, processing and packaging
plants, and restaurant.
Campylobacter growth at many samples at different
processing levels. Data collected, analyzed, and
concluded. The result indicates and emphasize the
importance of this bacteria in chicken, role of
processing and handling in contamination of product at
different processing levels, and risk of e ffected
product for public health.
VONUTEER ANDCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
2000-2003 North York Public Health Committee member, Acting
C0-Chair.
The North York Public Health Committee is one of the six
divisions of Toronto Public Health committee. The
committee involved of Public Health officers and public
member appointed by city of Toronto public health
committee. The role of the committee is research the
public interest, and brings this to committees’
attention. Committee members presented and discussed by
homeless people; victims with mental health issues;
abuse towards women; food banks; areas with crime and
gun problems; the role of poverty in crime; the
influence of caffeine in youths’ daily diet; childhood
obesity; the dominant influence of caffeine in schools /
lack of alternatives and the resulting effect on
children health; alternative medicine; the needs of
immigrants. The City of Toronto Public Health Committee
passed some of the motions raised by The North York
Public Health Committee. Those motions were widely
reflected in the media as being appreciated by the
general public.
2000 CIVILIAN POLICE COLLEGE, Toronto Police:
The Toronto police department conducted a three month
project aiming at improving police and community
relations. The police department selected attendance
after long investigation into candidates. I feel so
fortunate to have been selected for and to have
participated in the project. Selection criteria
included:
Capable recognize potential problems; protecting
yourself and others; abstaining from making unnecessary
judgement; avoiding proactive action if it could
increase tension; immediately and effectively informing
authorities when needed; staying aware of any action
that could be potentially dangerous / cause major life
problem(s) for individuals.
The goal was to have trained people to: initiate action,
collect reliable and accurate information for
authorities, help community members to calm down in
order to prevent further potential danger / injury and,

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in so doing, to protect more lives.
1999 (Ethic center and Human Resources department) Toronto
General Hospital
 Administrative duties, filing, mailing, receiving mails
 Data entering for quality control projects, bed
capacity, empty beds, and number of accidents at
hospitalization time, nature and cause of accident, age
related accidents.
1999 Toronto Human Society
 Assisted veterinarians with appointments.
 Treated in-hospital patients.
 Restrained animals for various procedures.
 Aseptic preparation of pets for surgery.
 Monitoring anesthesia during surgeries.
 Treatment of patients under the supervision of the
veterinarians.
 Performed pre-medication, induction for surgeries
 Monitoring patients under anesthesia and recovery time.
1991-1997 Veterinarian, Istanbul Humane Society
Conducted all aspects of veterinary medicine for shelter
animals