Drakenstein Veterinary Centre

Interns

Robin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:46:04 +0000

We offer 2 12-month internship positions starting in January each year. We offer intensive practical training in equine ambulatory practice, anaesthesiology, diagnostic imaging, reproduction and general equine medicine and surgery. This is an excellent opportunity to convert theoretical knowledge into practical, marketable skills. Our aim is to facilitate the transition of new graduates into confident, capable equine vets. more »

Dr Pia Rasmussen

Robin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:29:47 +0000

Pia is the senior intern at DVC, currently completing her second year of training. Pia has a special interest in equine medicine, specifically neonatal foal care. Pia recently spent several weeks at the prestigious Hagyard-McGee equine hospital in Kentucky, bringing back much knowledge of how horses are diagnosed and treated in America.

Ms Susan Jacobs

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:02:10 +0000

Susan has been a dedicated member of the team since its inception in 2006. She has a BCom (Logistics) degree and her field of expertise covers hospital communication, information technology and logistics.

Mr Alexander Taljaard

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:01:18 +0000

Alexander qualified with a BComm (Actuarial Science) degree and has a solid background in IT and financial management. He has 7 years experience in veterinary practice management and we are very fortunate to have him on board.

Ms Jane Miller

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:01:02 +0000

Jane works with the accounts in our admin department. She has been a dedicated member of the team since its inception in 2006.

Ms Melandie de Jager

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:59:56 +0000

Melandie is the stable manager at DVC. She has significant experience working on stud farms in our country as well as in Australia and the United States.

Sr Michelle Gerber

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:59:49 +0000

Michelle is our veterinary nurse, and has been with DVC for 2 years. Michelle is responsible for the smooth running of the hospital and theatres, as well as in-house patient care.

Dr Philene de Jager

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:58:47 +0000

Philene is DVC’s intern for 2011. She has a special interest in equine medicine and anaesthetics, and is heavily involved in in-house patient care and neonatal foal ICU.

Dr Adi Grazier

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:58:43 +0000

Adi has been in mixed practice for 2 years, and is currently spending the 2011 breeding season at DVC to assist with in-house patient care and neonatal foal ICU, as well as anaesthetic monitoring for surgeries.

Dr Ben Smit

Robin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:57:26 +0000

Ben has been in mixed practice for 4 years and has been recruited to bolster the Robertson branch of DVC. Ben has a long history of working with, and competing horses, and has a special interest in surgery, lameness and reproduction.