one woman team

Hi, I'm Margie. 

I qualified in 1981 at Onderstepoort Faculty of Veterinary Sciences through the University of Pretoria and have been a veterinarian ever since.

After spending some years in 'mixed practice', involved in the care of companion and production animals, I decided to focus more on predominantly dogs and cats at Westville Veterinary hospital where I worked for 18 years. During this time I have obtained my Honours degree in Companion Animal Medicine and Clinical Pathology.

I am now based in Hilton, near Pietermaritzburg in Kwazulu Natal, where I'm currently employed as a full time veterinarian at Umgeni Veterinary Clinic - here I've developed an interest in avian care (to look after your feathery friends). I am also involved in wild animal rehabilitation through Free Me and offer my services on a pro bono basis. Through seeing avian patients, I have become interested in raptor medicine and have been involved in the care of some of the residents at the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary on the Umlaas road near Pietermarizburg. I have also managed to complete a Masters Degree in Veterinary tropical diseases during this time - which I find very applicable to practising veterinary health care in South Africa.

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I have recently expanded my scope of practice and obtained a Certificate in Canine Rehabilitation Practice (CCRP) to become a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner. This qualification, together with my other degrees allow me to DIAGNOSE and GIVE THERAPY to your pet.

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