Dr. Farley obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in 2000, followed by an internship in clinical sciences in 2001. She also holds a Master's degree in Veterinary Sciences (2005). This was achieved while completing a three-year graduate program in large animal surgery, at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Montreal. After her residency program, she completed a research fellowship at McGill University from 2005-2009. Since becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Farley has held different positions in practice, research, veterinary teaching and management, providing her with a solid expertise to advise owners and managers of aquaculture facilities. She is known for her skills in problem-solving, managing multidisciplinary teams and budgets, and in people and animal welfare.