1. Dr. Joseph G. Williamson
137 Springfield Drive
New Oxford, PA 17350
(210) 254-6617
drjosephwilliamson@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Effective and articulate communicator, that relates well to others and can listen and understand
the needs of the community we serve and the organization itself. Takes initiative to assist in
developing relationships, experienced with conflict resolution, and building highly successful
teams. An effective speaker and writer, I am proficient at training and educating young and old
alike, with a broad range and experience in the development and delivery of presentations to
groups, classes, and organizations. Strive to meet or exceed organizational goals and deliver a
high-value experience for members. Embrace new approaches and discovers new ideas to create
a better working environment, customer experience and improving customer service and
satisfaction. After 24 years of service in the US Army Veterinary Corps, I am focused on
serving the families and people that are my home and community. I hold the following degrees,
certifications and board qualifications.
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (DACVPM)
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)
Master’s in Public Health (MPH)
BS in Biology
Certifications as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) and Civil Affairs
Officer
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAR 2016- Present – ORISE Fellow for Army Public Health Center (Provisional) -Veterinary
Services.
AUG 2015 – FEB 2016 - Park Ranger 1, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Perform public safety work and promote recreation in state parks and forests. Answer questions
concerning facilities, environmental features and history; and explain rules and regulations.
Check grounds, buildings, and waterways for vandalism, safety hazards, and cleanliness. In
emergencies may administer first aid or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to injured visitors.
May operate watercraft, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc.

2. Dr. Joseph G. Williamson 01 April 2016
2014 – 1 MAR 15 – Medical Director, VCA Charles E. London Animal Hospital
Responsible for all veterinary medical training, output, and clinical care of patients. Oversee
veterinary personnel decisions and the incorporation of VCA medical therapies and standards.
Associate veterinarian sharing clinic duties with five veterinarians.
1990-2014 – United States Army Veterinary Corps
Held various positions within the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, ranging from veterinary clinician
in charge of and supporting veterinary medicine and clinics in the U.S. and abroad; working with
US Army Special Operations Command and Civil Affairs across the globe; commanding
veterinary units, and was the senior veterinary advisor to key Army and Medical staffs
culminating as the Department of Defense Veterinary Service Activity- Deputy, Director Office
of the Surgeon General (DODVSA-OTSG).
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
2005 USDA-APHIS, Foreign Animal Disease Diagnosticians Course Plum Island, NY
Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician
2003 American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Denver, CO
Diplomate, ACVPM (DACVPM)
1997 The Johns Hopkins University-School of Public Health Baltimore, MD
Master, Public Health (MPH)
1990 The University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine Philadelphia, PA
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (VMD)
1985 Gwynedd-Mercy College Gwynedd-Valley, PA
Bachelor of Science, Biology
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2009 Participant, Army Medicine Strategic Leadership Forum
2002 Graduate, US Army Command and General Staff College
1999 Participant, Combined Humanitarian Assistance Response Training
1998 Participant, USDA-APHIS, Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Brucellosis Program in
the Autonomous Region of the Azores
1995 Participant, USDA, Military Support to Emergency Animal Disease Program

3. Dr. Joseph G. Williamson 01 April 2016
OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Maintain current, unrestricted Veterinary Practice license in Pennsylvania.
Professional Organizations: American Veterinary Medical Association
American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine
American Association of Food Hygiene Veterinarians
Special Operations Medical Association