Pet Memorial Fund prize for top student at Onderstepoort

On 14 March 2024, Dr Quixi Sonntag had the privilege of handing over a prize sponsored by the South African Veterinary Foundation Prize at the annual prizegiving of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort.
Dr Quixi Sonntag with Ms Georgina Agar
Congratulations to Ms Georgina Agar for best achievement in the SAS module in fourth year – this is where the students learn about the diagnosis and treatment of clinical conditions in dogs and cats.  The SAVF Pet Memorial Fund Prize is a cash prize to the value of R5000.

Well done, Georgina!  We wish you ongoing success in your studies on your journey to becoming a veterinarian!&nbs; We look forward to following your veterinary career.

By supporting our future veterinarians we, the South African Veterinary Foundation, aim to contribute to the development of knowledge and expertise to promote the quality of life of our animal patients.

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