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DIAG IMPORT & EXPORT | Out with the old… IN With The NEW [WATCH RECORDING]
Tuesday 5 August 2025 @ 19:30 - 20:30
Subject: Out With The Old… In With The New
Speakers: Dr Ross Elliot & Amanda van Zyl
Organizer: DIAG Import & Export
LINK: REQUEST RECORDING – support@vetlink.co.za
Dr Ross Elliot – BVSc., MMedVet Small Animal Surgery
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Amanda van Zyl – Veterinary Technologist
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Dr Ross Elliot
Dr Elliott qualified from Onderstepoort as a veterinarian in 2005. He worked in private practice at the Bryanston Veterinary Hospital where he earned his MMedvet in small animal surgery in 2011 under Drs Bruce and Greg Irvine-Smith. This allowed Ross to register as a surgical specialist with the SAVC. He continued to work as a senior specialist in private practice until 2020, when he returned to Onderstepoort to take up the position of senior lecturer of small animal surgery in the companion animal clinical studies department and start a residency for the European college of veterinary surgeons. He has completed the residency in 2023 and passed the exam in 2025. He is a registered specialist with the European College of Veterinary surgeons, the European board of Veterinary specialists and recognized specialist with the royal College of Veterinary surgeons. Currently works at Valley Farm Veterinary Hospital.
Amanda van Zyl
Amanda was born and raised in Pretoria and developed a strong passion for animals, microbiology, and research early on. She pursued a Diploma in Veterinary Technology at Technikon Pretoria (now Tshwane University of Technology), graduating in 1987 after completing her practical year at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute. In 1999, she completed her B-Tech degree in Veterinary Technology, majoring in Veterinary Microbiology and Reproduction Technology, while leading the semen production lab at Taurus Stock Improvement in Irene. She joined Immuno-Vet Services in 2000 as a representative for Hygiene and Biosecurity products, remaining there until the company closed in 2021. She then moved to Diag Poultry (Diag Import & Export), where she continues to specialize in Veterinary Microbiology, poultry farm hygiene, biosecurity programs, and food safety throughout the production chain.
