Dr John Drake gained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph in 1981 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Guelph in 1985.
Dr. Drake works mainly with cattle as one of four partners in a seven veterinarian mixed animal practice in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
Veterinary Association Memberships include: Prince Edward Island Veterinary Medical Association-Past President; Canadian Veterinary Medical Association-Immediate Past President; Previous Committee Member (Membership Services and National Issues);
Atlantic Veterinary College Advisory Board-Former Chair; Canadian Veterinary Reserve Advisory Board- Chair; Atlantic Bovine Practitioners Association-Member; American Association of Bovine Practitioners-Member; NMC (formerly National Mastitis Council) –Member; Canadian Embryo Transfer Association-Member; Canadian Food Inspection Agency Accredited Veterinarian; Certified Validator for Dairy Farmers of Canada CQM On Farm Food Safety Program and Canadian Pork Council CQA On Farm Food Safety Program.
Dr Drake’s non professional activities and hobbies include: coaching youth soccer; playing and watching most sports; travel and photography.