Elana De Wet

CCS VETERINARIAN

Primary Animal Health Care
Herd Health:
• Vaccinations and parasite control
• Advice on management and record keeping
• Advice on feeding and veld management
• Vaccination protocols
• Zoonotic diseases

Companion animals:
• Vaccinations and parasite control
• Advice on pet care and management
• Advice on feeding
• Advice on sterilisations
• Advice on zoonotic diseases

Clinical services
• Consultations on all species
• Production animal consultations & farm reports
• Dystocias
• Post moterm examinations
• Fertility testing
• Dog and cat sterilisations
• Euthanasia

Community education:
• Formal presentations
• Informal contact sessions
• Extension and training days, and farmer training on controlled and common
diseases, which includes demonstrations on husbandry issues and disease
prevention methods

Administrative tasks:
• Reporting diseases and disease outbreaks
• Stock control: ordering and stock auditing
• Equipment: security on effectivity and hygiene
• Manage CCS facility and administration

• Sole-charge small animal veterinarian for the last year.
• Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in small animals, particularly working dogs.
• Small animal consultations, diagnosis, management and treatment plans.
• Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
• Educated pet owners on proper care techniques, such as diet, exercise, and preventative medicine.
• Utilized diagnostic imaging tools such as X-rays or ultrasounds for accurate identification of internal injuries or abnormalities in patients.
• Teamed with other veterinarians in large mixed practice to deliver care services.
• Developed comprehensive treatment plans to address complex medical conditions in collaboration with clients and referring veterinarians.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care through thoughtful communication with pet owners and administration of humane euthanasia when necessary.
• Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
• Performed surgical procedures for better animal health, including spaying, neutering, soft tissue surgeries and amputations.
• Performed both scheduled and emergent surgeries on small animals.
• Provided emergency services during after-hours situations for critical patient care when needed.
• Mentored junior veterinarians and students in best practices for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, and client communication.
• Bull testing, including semen evaluation.
• Large animal after hours, including dystocia.
• Participated in continuing education seminars, staying abreast of latest advancements in veterinary medicine.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.