In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Dr Bart van der Veen, a Dutch wildlife and zoo veterinarian whose veterinary journey reads like a real-life adventure novel. He tells us about rescuing Africa’s wildlife:

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.

• Jaw-dropping close encounters in the African bush, from heart-stopping run-ins to life-saving intervention.
• The unsung heroics and split-second decisions behind wildlife rescue, rhino dehorning, and tackling poaching head-on.
• What keeps him inspired amidst the joy, heartbreak, and challenge of caring for Africa’s most iconic giants.
• Expert advice for aspiring wildlife vets and animal lovers who dream of living life on the wild side.

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.

Connect with Dr Bart van der Veen:

Instagram: @vetbart

Connect with Dr Carra:

Website: drcarra.com
Instagram: @UltraPetVet
LinkedIn: /drcarra
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: hillcrestvets.co.za

THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:

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