Research Assistant - Contract Research
Phone (306) 667-7439

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Thomas was born as the youngest son of a rural farmer in Kerala province in India and his life has always been associated with animals. In 1996, after graduating with a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Veterinary College Mannuthy in Kerala, India, he went into practice and worked for 8 years as a Veterinary Surgeon in the department of Animal Husbandry in Kerala. Thomas came to Canada in 2005 and worked under Dr. Joseph Stookey in the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and earned his Masters in Animal Behaviour. He then worked for BigSky Farms as a Breeding Technician for 18 months. He is currently working for the Prairie Swine Centre as a Research Assistant for Contract Research Services. He spends his free time with his wife Jabina and his two year old wonderful son, Joel Thomas.

Education

• B.Sc., Veterinary College Mannuthy, Kerala, India, 1996
• M.Sc. University of Saskatchewan, 2007

Current Research Program

• Conducting confidential research for local and international clients throughout the livestock industry.