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Professor Gareth Zeiler serves as the Chief Executive Officer. He is a specialist veterinary anaesthesiologist and a veterinary specialist in emergency and critical care. He holds two PhDs and multiple specialist board certifications. He holds external appointments as a rated and award-winning researcher at the University of Pretoria and University of Witwatersrand. Professor Zeiler has an active clinical, academic and research focused career. He has authored many peer-reviewed scientific publications, contributing significantly to advancing veterinary clinical science. He is experienced and actively involved in all aspects of research, postgraduate training, and mentorship, and is committed to developing the next generation of veterinary specialists and promoting evidence-based veterinary medicine.
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