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A wildlife veterinary non-profit organisation

25/11/2025

African Wildlife Vets with support from Rodel Finance XContent (Pty) Ltd and Blankets for Baby Rhinos and in collaboration with Wild Wonderful World recently assisted Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife with the notching of 10 white rhinos. Through this support we were able to cover the helicopter time needed for the operation - an essential component in ensuring the safety and success of each procedure.

Notching plays a vital role in rhino conservation and management. Every rhino in a small protected area needs to be individually identifiable. This helps conservation teams keep track of important details such as where each rhino moves, how often females give birth and how individuals interact with one another.

Veterinarian: Dr Rowan Leeming
Pilot: Grant Pengilly
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20/11/2025

🦏 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Dehorning Series | Part 3: Chopper Work

This week, we join pilot Etienne Ge**er, whose skill and calm under pressure make him an essential part of every dehorning operation. From locating rhinos in dense bush to guiding the ground teams safely in, the chopper is the eye in the sky that keeps everything moving.

It’s fast, focused, and absolutely vital to the mission of protecting Africa’s rhinos. 💚

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06/11/2025

We're hiring! 🐘🌿
Vacant position: Wildlife Veterinarian
👈 See details at link in bio.

https://africanwildlifevets.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Veterinary-Position-Job-Description.pdf

04/11/2025

🦏 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Dehorning Series | Part 1: Preparation & Teams

Before a single rhino is touched, months of planning take place. From assembling expert veterinary, capture, and helicopter teams to coordinating logistics, permits, and safety protocols — every detail matters.

In this first part of our series, we look at how collaboration, precision, and shared purpose form the backbone of a successful dehorning operation.

Because when it comes to protecting rhinos, teamwork saves lives. 💚

02/11/2025

🦏 Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Dehorning Series | Behind the Conservation Effort

Join us as we take a closer look at what it truly takes to plan and execute large-scale rhino dehorning operations. Each week, we’ll uncover a different part of the process, from logistics and veterinary planning to the teamwork and precision that make it all possible.

Protecting rhinos is no small task, this is conservation in action. 💚

30/10/2025

🦏 TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE 🌍

Join our 2026 Impact Safari — a once-in-a-lifetime journey where you’ll experience real conservation in action with African Wildlife Vets.

📍 Zululand, South Africa
🗓️ 16–24 March 2026 | 17–25 June 2026
✉️ Spaces are limited – enquire now: [email protected]

21/10/2025

🦏 Rhino Protection in Action 💚

Recently, our team assisted in a large-scale rhino horn trimming operation on a private reserve, where over 40 rhinos were safely captured and had their horns trimmed as part of ongoing protection efforts.

It was an incredible collaborative effort to help keep these giants safe and reduce the risk of poaching.

Rhino poaching remains one of Africa's most devastating wildlife crimes. Until a lasting solution is found, horn trimming plays a vital role in broader security programmes, helping deter poachers and protect rhinos on the ground.

With the expertise of African Wildlife Vets and funding support from the Wildlife Emergency Fund, this operation was a powerful reminder of what teamwork and dedication can achieve.

Every rhino trimmed, treated, and released represents another step toward hope.

🌍 Together, we continue the fight against poaching and the mission to protect Africa's wildlife for generations to come.

08/10/2025

🦏🌿 Safari with purpose! Join us in 2026 for African Wildlife Vets' Impact Safari - a trip that goes beyond game drives. Experience real conservation, walk alongside our vets and see how your trip helps protect wildlife. 🐘💚
📍 Zululand, South Africa 🇿🇦
🗓 16th to 24th March OR 17th to 25th June 2026

29/09/2025

We recently assisted with a dehorning project in Manyeleti Game Reserve. 🦏

13 rhinos were successfully dehorned in an effort to protect the reserves rhino population. This vital work would not have been possible without the incredible teamwork and dedication of everyone involved.
The operation was led by Dr Chris Smith as the attending vet, with the skilled support of the MTPA Capture Team, while the helicopter was expertly piloted by Jana Meyer from Hope for Wildlife.

A special thanks also goes to XCWF and Conservation Beyond Borders, whose support made this entire project possible.

25/09/2025

Our guests loved our first Impact Safari so much that we've decided to give a couple more people the opportunity to get this once-in-a-lifetime experience. 🦏🌿

Next year's dates are:
🌞 16th - 24th March 2026
⭐ 17th - 25th June 2026

Limited spots available. Get in touch to find out more. 🦏🌿

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