Dr Jo De Klerk, BVetMed (Hons) MScTAH MRCVS, is a principal Veterinarian at JDK Veterinarian Services (Practice Profile) and a best-selling veterinarian author. She is the author of 11 books including ‘Old Dog Love: A Common-Sense Guide to Caring for Your Senior Dog', and a writer for Veterinary Practice Today (View Dr. De Klerk's sample article) and Senior Tail Waggers.
Dr. De Klerk is a board-certified veterinarian, who earned her Honors of Veterinary Medicine from the prestigious Royal Veterinary College in London in 2014. She is registered with the RCVS and SAVC and has a Master’s degree in Animal Health and a Certificate in Veterinary Pain Management.
Experience: 8 years as a veterinarian
Location: South Africa
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