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Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary HospitalVeterinarian, Director
Nov. 2016101 Macgillivray Road MidrandCo-Founder & Head Veterinarian
Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital
2016 – Present | Johannesburg, South Africa I co-founded and currently lead the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital, the first facility in South Africa to combine a dedicated veterinary hospital with a wildlife rehabilitation centre. Our mission is to provide free, world-class veterinary care to indigenous wildlife, with the ultimate goal of releasing every patient back into their natural habitat. Key contributions and responsibilities: • Wildlife Medicine & Rehabilitation – Treated more than 370 indigenous species of birds, mammals, and reptiles, specialising in small to medium-sized South African wildlife. • Pangolin Health & Conservation – Lead veterinarian for Temminck’s ground pangolins, recognised internationally as the most experienced pangolin veterinarian. Conducted pioneering research on pangolin haematology and clinical chemistry, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science. • Conservation & Law Enforcement Support – Work closely with law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal wildlife trade through veterinary expertise, testifying as a subject matter expert, evidence gathering, and the care of confiscated animals. • Education & Training – Mentor veterinary students, nurses, and professionals in wildlife medicine both local and international. Currently developing a dedicated teaching facility to build capacity in wildlife healthcare and rehabilitation. • Research & Publications – Co-author of Chapter 29 (Veterinary Health of Pangolins) in the IUCN publication Pangolins – Science, Society and Conservation. Member of the IUCN SSC Pangolin Specialist Group and Small Carnivore Specialist Group.
- MSc research(cum laude) on pangolin haematology and clinical chemistry, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Manorswood Veterinary ClinicVeterinarian
Jun. 2015 - Apr. 2017
Melville Veterinary ClinicLocum Veterinarian
Dec. 2014 - May. 2015
Parkmore Vet ClinicLocum Veterinarian
Jul. 2014 - May. 2015johannesburg area, south africa
Animania Vet HospitalLocum Veterinarian
May. 2014 - Feb. 2015
FreeMeVeterinarian
Apr. 2013 - Jun. 2015Johannesburg Area, South AfricaIn my free time I do voluntary work for FreeMe, a non-profit rehabilitation centre for indigenous wildlife.
Oxford Road Veterinary ClinicLocum Veterinarian
Apr. 2013 - Dec. 2013rosebank
St. Francis Vet HospitalVeterinarian
Feb. 2011 - Nov. 2013City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaVeterinarian
South African Guide Dogs Association for the blindVeterinarian
Feb. 2010 - Mar. 2023City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaVoluntary work for the Guide Dogs Association in my capacity as a veterinarian.
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