Osvaldo Santacruz

Dedicated and highly qualified Veterinarian with approximately 13 years of experience, specializing in animal husbandry (primarily goats and sheep) and 2 years of experience in import regulations at SENASICA-SAGARPA. I have 5 years of experience as a Dairy Goat Farm Manager and staff supervisor in New Zealand, and 1 year as a Poultry and Sheep Farm Coordinator in the United States. In Mexico, I have worked as a veterinary consultant for sheep and goat farms in Tlaxcala and as an Official Export Inspection Veterinarian at a TIF-152 facility in Yucatán.

Farm assistant and Dairy Goat Farm assistant Manager at Webster Goats Ltd. (2019-2021; 2023-2025)

• Managed animal health, milking processes, nutrition, and kid rearing.
• Oversaw barn cleanliness and general farm maintenance.
• Operated tractors and maintained machinery and farm equipment.
• Supervised dairy plant operations, equipment, and staff.
• Monitored compliance with good production practices, animal welfare standards, and environmental sustainability.

Small Animal Veterinarian & Small Ruminant Consultant at Veterinary Medicine and Husbandry Clinic (2016-01 – 2023-01)

• Provided medical care for small animals and specialized consulting for small ruminants.
• Managed animal health, welfare, and nutrition.
• Advised clients on facility design, breeding season management, and vaccination schedules.

Dairy Goat Farm Assistant at KDG Farms (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Assisted with dairy plant and machinery maintenance.
• Performed milking, rearing, and care of kids.
• Ensured animal health, welfare, and environmental sustainability.
• Managed barn cleaning and tractor operation/maintenance.

Official Export Inspection Veterinarian (Grupo Porcícola Mexicano TIF 152) at SENASICA (2018-01 – 2018-12)

• Verified and monitored all processes involving animal-origin goods destined for export.
• Ensured strict compliance with Mexican and international regulatory frameworks.

Poultry and Sheep Farm Manager at UCS Inc. (2015-01 – 2015-12)

• Oversaw animal health and nutrition.
• Handled cleaning and maintenance of poultry houses and equipment.
• Operated tractors and maintained agricultural machinery.
• Managed farm personnel.

Dairy Goat Farm Assistant at Corganix Ltd. (2014-01 – 2014-12)

• Assisted with milking, animal rearing, and kid care.
• Maintained barn cleanliness and operated tractors.

Food and Chemical/Biological Product Import Analyst at SENASICA (2012-01 – 2014-12)

• Established zoosanitary requirements for importing products based on official standards, international regulations, and recommendations from the OIE and other foreign trade organizations.
• Coordinated with various government agencies regarding veterinary product imports (including SENASICA, COFEPRIS, SEMARNAT, and the Ministry of Health).
• Provided customer service and guidance to users on import matters.
• Liaised with international authorities and foreign embassies to establish or modify import requirements for various commodities.

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry (Licenciatura en Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia) – UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO (UNAM) (2006-01 – 2012-12)