#WorldVetDay: Local vet talks about her passion for animals
Dr Caryl Knox wishes all veterinarians a happy World Vet Day.
KLOOF and Highway SPCA, veterinarian, Dr Caryl Knox will celebrate World Vet Day on Saturday, April 30 doing what she is passionate about, saving animals.
The day is held to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals, people and the environment.
She said her day starts by feeding and checking in on the in-house animal patients. The SPCA’s patients includes dogs, cats, goats, birds and snakes.
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“We do not turn any animals away, if we struggle, we always call for assistance or take the animal where it will receive better treatment,” said Knox.
The dedicated doctor said she has been working as a vet for the past 17 years.
“I have worked mostly in the private sector but I can proudly say being here at the SPCA is much more rewarding, it is actually fulfilling,” she said.
Even though sometimes her work does get overwhelming, due to the number of animals they attend to, on daily basis, Knox said it is satisfying to do good with the limited funds at the SPCA.
“My passion has always been to help animals and teach people how to take care and love their animals
The animals are brought to the SPCA for various reasons, “It could be for sterilisation, X-rays, an operation. Others are brought to be euthanised due to old age or being too sickly. That is always the hardest but it is always a peaceful process.
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Knox who grew up on a farm said her love for animals and helping people to understand animals is what inspired her to become a vet.
After matric, she studied at the University of Pretoria for six years.
She highlighted that they work as a team.
“Every single person here is important. I wouldn’t be able to function on my own, every person plays a significant role, that includes animal welfare assistants and vet nurses,” said a grateful Knox.
Knox said she always try to hang on to the positive cases where they can treat the animals.
“It becomes hard when you pour all your time and love o animal and the animal does not make it,” she said.
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