BVSc (Hons) (Pretoria), Veterinarian
Dr Francois Viljoen is a male Veterinarian.
Francois was raised in the Western Cape area of South Africa, then pursued his interest in veterinary science and horses, rather than staying in his family’s vineyard business. He studied at the University of Pretoria and after graduation worked in equine racetrack practice south of Johannesburg for 15 years.
For over a decade Francois travelled and worked in various equine vet positions in Oman, Abu Dhabi, New Zealand and Turkey. He emigrated with his wife to Australia in 2012, when he joined Drs Max Wilson and Robyn Woodward at Equivet Australia, Southbrook, Queensland. During this time, he developed further interest and skills in equine stud work.
He enjoys all aspects of equine practice, including the care of pleasure and performance horses, and is primarily involved in equine reproduction and stud work. Darling Downs Vets were pleased to welcome someone as hardworking and experienced as Francois to their team in 2017, after their purchase of Equivet’s ambulatory practice component.
