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Curriculum Vitae Catherine Michelle Butler
Full Name:
Catherine Michelle Werners-Butler
Date of birth: 13-09-1969
Place of birth: Delft (the Netherlands)
Address:
Hill Top Drive, Fort Judy, Grenada
(W-I)
Nationality: Dutch
Civil status
Married with 2 daughters
Tel: (473) 4433300
Mobile phone: (473) 5341635
e-mail:
cwerners@sgu.edu
Personal statement:
Having started riding horses at a very young age, I have been involved in equine sports
for over 30 years. In my professional career I have had the opportunity to work at the
level of a general practitioner (ambulatory practice of Utrecht University), in private
practice as an intern (Dierenkliniek Emmeloord, the Netherlands) and at specialist level in
a University Hospital (Utrecht University). The experience I have gained at the different
institutes and at the different grades has given me valuable hands-on experience in all
aspects of equine practice.
As a European accredited Equine Internal Medicine specialist, my main interest lies within
this specialty.
Degrees and Qualifications:
2012 Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine European College of Equine Internal
Medicine (Diplomate ECEIM)
2006 Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine Royal Netherlands Veterinary
Association
2001-2006 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
(Residency in Equine Internal Medicine)
1991-1998 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Gent, Belgium (degree
in Veterinary Medicine)
1988-1989 Faculty of Law, University of Leiden, the Netherlands (Propedeuse)
Professional History:
2012 Associate Professor, Large Animal Medicine and Surgery Programme, St.
Georges University, Grenada (W-I)
2011 Veterinarian at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, United Kingdom
2008-2012 PhD project. Department of Equine Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine, Utrecht University, the Netherlands (Tick borne diseases in
horses in the Netherlands). Expected defense December 20th 2012
2007-2008 Clinician/Lecturer in Equine Internal Medicine. Department of Equine
Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, the
Netherlands
2001-2006 Residency in Equine Internal Medicine and Lecturer in Equine Internal

Medicine. Department of Equine Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
Utrecht University, the Netherlands
2000-2001 Internship in General Equine Medicine. Diergeneeskundig Centrum Noord-
Nederland, Emmeloord, the Netherlands.
1998-2000 Internship in Large Animal Surgery and Anaesthesia. Department of Large
Animal Surgery and Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Ghent, Belgium.
Details of research contributions:
The research during my residency was focused on emerging infectious diseases in the
horse, with special reference to tick-related pathogens. During my PhD I have explored
this subject further by investigating the impact and prevalence of tick-related diseases in
horses in the Netherlands. My research has resulted in the publication 14 papers in peer
reviewed journals (4 in preparation) and 7 abstracts in congress proceedings.
The defense of my PhD is planned for Decemer 20 th 2012.
Teaching contributions:
Since my appointment as resident and lecturer (2001), I have taught equine internal
medicine to final year veterinary students in clinical rotations. On occasions, I have also
taught undergraduates. Having gained experienced working in referral hospitals and in an
ambulatory practice, I feel I can teach students both from a practical point of view as
well as more advanced aspects of internal medicine. I also try to share my passion in the
challenge of resolving very difficult clinical cases.
I have taught veterinary students in different institutions, using different teaching
methods. This has provided me with broad teaching experience and a clear
understanding that integrating both clinical cases and basic veterinary science enhances
the impact of teaching.
Other appointments and affiliations:
Membership of Professional Bodies:
Koninklijke Nederlandse Maatschappij voor Diergeneeskunde (Royal Netherlands
Veterinary Association)
European College of Equine Internal Medicine (ECEIM)
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeans (RCVS)
Peer Review activities:
Paper reviewing for Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Journal, ePLos, Journal of
Veterinary Internal Medicine, Journal of Dermatology, Tropical Animal Health and
Production and Tijdschrift voor Diergeneeskunde
Awards:
Interpolis Award for the best presentation at the 2006 European Veterinary Conference
Voorjaarsdagen, Amsterdam, the Netherlands