Born: 21 December 1883, Australia
Died: 13 December 1945
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: Isabel Reid
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Belle Reed is regarded as the first formally recognised female veterinary surgeon in the world. In 1906 she graduated from the Melbourne Veterinary College, was accepted as a member of the Veterinary Board of Victoria, and established her own Veterinary Practice in Melbourne.
Chronology
1902 – 1906
Education – Melbourne Veterinary College, Fitzroy
1906 –
Career position – Member, Veterinary Board of Victoria
1906 – 1923
Career position – Established and ran the Balwyn Veterinary Surgery, Melbourne
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