Meet the new vet at LSC SPCA
Friendly and passionate about her work with animals would be the best way to describe the doctor who has a string of qualifications to her name.
There is a new veterinarian in town, and her name is Rivona Ramnanan.
Dr Ramnanan (29) has only been at the Lower South Coast SPCA for a few weeks but is already receiving rave reviews from pet owners and her colleagues.
She is excited about her new position, which she believes will provide her with the opportunity to grow professionally.
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They say dynamite comes in small packages, and this is certainly the case with Dr Ramnanan.
Friendly and passionate about her work with animals would be the best way to describe this dynamic young woman who has a string of qualifications to her name, including a Bachelor of Science in Zoology, with honours in wildlife management, having done her research on the African wild dog.
She then went on to study veterinary science at the University of Pretoria.
Once qualified Dr Ramnanan did a year of community service at the state veterinary office in Pietermaritzburg, where she worked with a team in 11 districts throughout the province, sterilising 150 dogs a month.
She is proud of the work done by the team, especially one of their many campaigns which entailed a three-day project during which 250 dogs in Gcilima were sterilised.
“I love being able to help people who can’t afford to give their pets the medical care they need. I will try my best and I couldn’t be in a better place, as I have a very supportive team here at the LSC SPCA. They inspire me to be strong and give of my best.
“Although we deal with many sad cases, I look at the positive where I can help treat and make a difference in the community,” she said.
The SPCA is not just about dogs and cats – the society’s special long-time resident Wilbur the pig was re-homed this week.
“The SPCA cares for farm animals too. Wilbur was adopted by a wonderful family,” said Scott Kvalsvig, the SPCA committee chairman.
Before moving to his new home Wilbur had to be neutered, and this was done by Dr Leon Bruggemann.
“We are extremely thankful to Dr Bruggemann for doing Wilbur’s operation,” said Mr Kvalsvig.
The SPCA is always needing cat and dog food and second-hand treasures for their charity shops.
Their water tank system is up and running, which enables kennel staff to clean and hose the kennels efficiently in less time, improve hygiene and ensure there is plenty of back-up water in storage.
The organisation, however, does still require plumbing parts to finish their project to dispose of grey water.
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