03/07/2025
🐾Meet Dr. Olivia McMurray – Part time veterinarian🐾
Born and raised in Nelspruit, Dr. Olivia spent much of her childhood between the Lowveld towns of Nelspruit and Hoedspruit—where her love for animals and wild places first began. From a young age, she was drawn to veterinary medicine—collecting blood slides from the local vet to inspect under her toy microscope, fascinated by the unseen world beneath the lens.
After graduating from Onderstepoort in 2016 and completing her community service year along the Kruger Park border, Olivia embraced the flexibility of locum work—using it as a way to explore South Africa, follow her creative passions, and contribute to conservation efforts.
Her heart has always been in the Lowveld, and two years ago she made the decision to call Hoedspruit home. Now working more permanently with the Provet team, she brings not only her clinical expertise, but a deep commitment to the animals, people, and wild spaces of this region.
When she’s not in the clinic, Olivia serves on the board of a local conservation NGO, teaches hands-on conservation courses for vet students, and finds joy in photography, art, writing, and time spent in nature.
