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Dr. Matt Kopke

Veterinarian (BVSc)

Experience

13+ years of veterinary experience

Location

Graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa

About

Matt is a veterinarian whose professional interests include gastroenterology, the nutritional management of pancreatitis, immune-mediated diseases, and the various ‘zebra’ cases that he tends to attract. In his spare time, you’ll find Matt drinking coffee, watching horror movies, writing, drawing, and running.

Education

Matt earned a BSc (majoring in veterinary biology) in 2009 from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. In 2013, he earned a BVSc, and in 2016 with BVSc (Honours) in small animal internal medicine and diagnostic imaging.

Experience

In 2014, Matt completed a small animal rotating internship at Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (University of Pretoria), followed by a small animal internal medicine internship in 2015. Matt worked as an emergency veterinarian at Bryanston Veterinary Hospital from 2016-2017 before moving to New Zealand, where he began a small animal internal medicine residency at Massey University. Matt joined the Veterinary Nutrition Group after completing his residency in 2020, to offer remote consultancy in internal medicine and nutrition, and in 2022 he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Small Animal Internal Medicine.

Articles from Veterinarian (BVSc)

Close up Man Looking at red and itching dog paw at home
Vet approved by Dr. Matt

Fungal Infections in Dogs: Causes, Signs & Treatment (Vet Answer)

hungry cat with green eyes waiting for dinner in front of empty bowl
Vet approved by Dr. Matt

Cat Fasting 101: Pros & Cons (Vet Answer)

vet checking up a cat
Vet approved by Dr. Matt

Treating Heartworm in Cats: 11 Do’s and Don’ts (Vet Answer)

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