Melissa Donald

Melissa Donald graduated in 1987, starting her career as a food production animal intern at Iowa State University, USA. In 1990 she joined a traditional two-vet mixed practice on the Ayrshire coast, covering the Isle of Cumbrae, and stayed there, developing the practice, for 25 years. After selling up in 2014, Melissa continued with a portfolio career, working in organisations such as Red Tractor, British Veterinary Association, Scottish SPCA and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, of which she was  President for the 2022/23 period.