Brace yourself for an episode bursting with adrenaline, insight, and awe!
Join us on the Paws & Effect Podcast as we welcome Dr. Bart van der Veen, a Dutch wildlife and zoo veterinarian whose veterinary journey reads like a real-life adventure novel.
Step into Dr. Bart’s world, where each day might mean racing helicopters, dodging a charging rhino, wading into thorn bushes, or rescuing lions, leopards, elephants, and endangered species at the heart of South Africa’s wildest reserves.
In this wonderful episode, Dr. Bart reveals:
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be up close with the world’s most majestic and dangerous animals, this is your chance.
Tune in for a captivating celebration of courage, compassion, and wild adventure, and discover why being a wildlife vet is truly the stuff of dreams!
Don’t miss this one: adventure awaits!
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Connect with Dr Carra:
Website: https://drcarra.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultrapetvet/
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarra/
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: https://hillcrestvets.co.za/
Connect with Dr Bart:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetbart/
Podcast Production:
This Podcast is produced by Kythe Creative and filmed onsite at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital.
Kythe Creative : https://kythecreative.co.za/
THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:
Ultra Pet:
This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet a try. Check them out here at www.ultra-pet.co.za
Just For Pets:
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00:00 Cheetah Conservation and Anti-Poaching Efforts
24:34 Balancing Elephant Populations and Habitat
28:02 Sustainable Elephant Management Challenges
32:58 Vulture Poaching and Poisoning Crisis
36:19 Rhino Dehorning Scare
40:33 Coping with Veterinary Challenges
43:49 Reality of Wildlife Work Demands
47:42 Path to Wildlife Vet: Gain Broad Experience
49:52 Behind the Scenes: Veterinary Challenges
53:39 Promoting Transparency through Visual Sharing
55:27 Insight into Vet Challenges