Michael Findlay

Michael Arthur Findlay (1944 – 7 December 2014) was a Scottish veterinary surgeon, author and broadcaster. Early life Findlay was born in Ayr, Scotland. He was educated at Strathallan School and the University of Glasgow. Findlay graduated from the Glasgow Veterinary College in 1966 having read veterinary science. Career Upon qualifying Findlay became an assistant vet with Henderson and Keywood in Surbiton, London. He then bought his own practice in Putney. However, he did not enjoy the administrative side of the business and turned to locum work. In 1984 he joined Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals as public affairs advisor. Thereafter, a freelance public relations advisor in 1993. He became one of the main architects of the National Vocational Qualification scheme for those caring for animals, helping to devise the course standards and materials. Latterly, he was chief executive of the PRO Dogs charity.