When I was an undergraduate student I had my first opportunity to be an exchange student at UC Davis - at the California Primate Research Center- and at the Vet Dentistry Lab.  My first work in Brazil was with a small animal clinic, where I worked for almost 10 years.

I also worked as a military veterinarian for 7 years at the Brazilian Army.  In the army, I was responsible for the dog's kennel and I worked with food inspection, being responsible for all the food's storage and its distribution for the military barracks within the Parana and Santa Catarina states.

After I received my Master's degree, I taught at a vet school for 7 years, teaching veterinary semiology. After this diverse experience in veterinary medicine, always working with animal health with direct influences in human health, I came to discover the One Health approach.