Who Are the Most Famous Wildlife Vets in South Africa?
There are many highly skilled and experienced wildlife veterinarians in South Africa who have made significant contributions to the field.
Read MoreThere are many highly skilled and experienced wildlife veterinarians in South Africa who have made significant contributions to the field.
Read MoreBecoming a wildlife veterinarian requires a significant amount of education, training, and experience. It is a specialized field that involves working with wild animals in their natural habitats or wildlife rehabilitation centres, and it can be challenging due to the unique and often unpredictable nature of wildlife veterinary care. While pursuing a career as a wildlife veterinarian is possible, it is important to understand that it may not be easy, and it typically requires a high level of dedication and commitment.
Read MoreDr Rogers started his career at HESC 35 years ago and now he is on call for minor and major injuries at the centre. 2023 has already been a busy year for him and the HESC team.
Read MoreWith decades of experience, Dr Peter Stewart Rogers is considered one of the most experienced wildlife veterinarians in the world. He specializes in the capture and veterinary care of some of South Africa’s most endangered species, including the southern white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African elephant, cheetah, African wild dog, African lion, Temminck’s ground pangolin and many other species.
Read MoreWildlife medicine is evolving constantly and takes an open mind and willingness to learn and be innovative.
Listen to Dr Peter Rogers talk about the Wildlife Vet topics we are covering in his Wildlife Vet Online courses.
Courses in the Wildlife Vet Online category include the animals – Cheetah, Elephant, Lion, Pangolin, Rhino, Wild Dog and more.
Read MoreThe first one is extremely universal: education is power. As Dr. Rogers puts it, “saving one pangolin won’t save the species”.