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Meet Dr. Jo de Klerk, DVM

Dr. Jo de Klerk is a board-certified veterinarian, registered with both the RCVS and the SAVC. She graduated with an honors degree in Veterinary Medicine from the prestigious Royal Veterinary College in London in 2014. She then went on to complete a Master's degree in Tropical Animal Health through the Institute of Tropical Medicine, and she’s now pursuing a PhD in Life Sciences with the University of Warwick.

Dr. de Klerk is a professional writer alongside her clinical vet work and academic studies. To date, she has published ten books and hundreds of pet and veterinary articles, many of which can be viewed from her writing social media page. She is also a regular contributor to Veterinary Practice Today. Her clinical interests include pain management, rehabilitation, and global disease management.

Dr. Jo is also a loving pet parent to a rescue pup called Raven, who she describes as a cat in a fluffy dog’s body. Thanks for everything you do to support our mission, Dr. Jo!

Articles Written & Reviewd by Dr. Jo de Klerk, DVM