BVSc (Pretoria), Veterinarian
Dr Chris Pretorius is a male Veterinarian.
Dr Chris grew up on a working farm in rural South Africa, he studied Veterinary Science and qualified in 1989 from the University of Pretoria. He worked for the Department of Agriculture for 4 years before opening his own clinic, and later a second clinic, treating all creatures great and small.
He moved over to Australia in 2005 with his wife and three children. First living and working in Balarat Victoria, before moving to Townsville in 2006. Initially he worked at Kelso Veterinary clinic, however soon after he bought a share in Hammett Street Vet Surgery where he was partner and part owner for 9 years.
It was here that he grew his name and client base among the Townsville community, who have supported him opening his own clinic here at Kings Road Veterinary Surgery in February 2016.
Chris has an interest in all procedure's but has a real passion for all orthopaedic surgeries, especially cruciate and hip surgeries. He is very down to earth, practical vet, who truly cares about his patients and their family.
