Kate Leveridge (New Zealand)
Where did you grow up, and what made you decide to pursue veterinary medicine?
My parents owned a pet shop in New Zealand. From a very young age, I knew I would want to work with animals when I was older. I graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (BVT).
How did you first come across Travelling Animal Doctors, and what inspired you to volunteer with the organization?
As soon as I met Tjarda and Jochem for the first time, and learned about their organization, I wanted to become part of it!
When and where did you volunteer with TAD?
Canoa, Ecuador, in 2015.
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My parents owned a pet shop in New Zealand. From a very young age, I knew I would want to work with animals when I was older. I graduated from Massey University with a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (BVT).
How did you first come across Travelling Animal Doctors, and what inspired you to volunteer with the organization?
As soon as I met Tjarda and Jochem for the first time, and learned about their organization, I wanted to become part of it!
When and where did you volunteer with TAD?
Canoa, Ecuador, in 2015.
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Carmen Barba Claassens (The Netherlands)
Carmen Barba Claassens has worked with Travelling Animal Doctors for several years. The organization has grown to rely upon this dedicated and capable veterinarian, who has led TAD campaigns in the Galapagos Islands, Thailand, and Madagascar. According to her colleagues, observing Carmen with an animal makes it quite apparent that she chose the right vocation.
Carmen went to veterinary school with TAD’s founder, Dr. Jochem Lastdrager. They graduated the same year, and Carmen followed Jochem’s professional journey on social media; she watched as he established TAD in 2014, and its mission resonated with her.
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Angelique Ferreira (South Africa)
Angelique Ferreira is one of TAD’s three Madagascar veterinarians. She participated in the 2018 vaccination and spay/neuter campaign in Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. She also expertly led the 2019 spay/neuter campaign, which included sourcing all of the necessary medical supplies and drugs. (Dr. Angelique is pictured at left with, from left to right, Dr. Tsiky, Dr. Bona Yu, and Dr. Zoavina.)
Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Angelique said she developed a strong desire to help animals in need from a very young age.
“I find animals so special, with so much unconditional love to give,” she explained. “I also have a keen interest in ... (read more here)
Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Angelique said she developed a strong desire to help animals in need from a very young age.
“I find animals so special, with so much unconditional love to give,” she explained. “I also have a keen interest in ... (read more here)
