Darren Veitch

Darren is a Lecturer in Animal Science at ARU in Writtle, specialising in biology, ecology, conservation and animal husbandry. After graduating with a first-class honours degree in Animal Management in 2020, Darren initially continued working as a field ecologist for a consultancy company before taking the opportunity to teach at Writtle.

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Background

During his consultancy career undertaking field work, Darren worked under licence with protected species in the UK, including badgers, bats, reptiles, newts and dormice.

Darren has previous experience as a Managing Director of Crowsheath Fishery in Essex, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation at South Essex Wildlife Hospital. He has also been a volunteer Warden for the Essex Wildlife Trust since 2018 and manages a 20-acre woodland, wildflower meadows, and rare, native sheep breeds conservation grazing in the meadows.

Research interests

Darren’s area of research interest is UK-focussed ecology and conservation.

Teaching

• Module Leader – Biological Concepts (Foundation Year module)
• BSc (Hons) Animal Biology
• BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation Skills
• BSc (Hons) Ecology and Evolution
• BSc (Hons) Animal Husbandry
• MSc Conservation Education and Engagement

Qualifications

First-class BSc (Hons) Animal Management, Writtle University College

Memberships, editorial boards

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) member

Selected recent publications

Veitch, D. (TBC) 'Utilisation of perennial boundary features by passerine birds in a biodynamic farm and conventional farm in south-east Essex during summer and autumn: A comparative study', Essex Naturalist.

Veitch, D. (TBC) 'Rare colour abnormality observed in the common toad (Bufo bufo) in central southern England', Short Communications.

Media experience

Darren runs our Hedgehog Friendly Campus Campaign at ARU in Writtle.