Charles Kingsley 
From Afrikaner to Zebra – a Vet’S Life 
The Chronicle of a South African Vet

You are so lucky ! I always wanted to be a vet! was a recurring
statement at any and every gathering which I ever attended.
Yes I was lucky, or maybe I was a bit more determined than most.
Thank goodness for a good sense of humour and a positive attitude
to life, if a bit cynical.
I learnt to accept with a good grace being woken for the third time
many nights to see emergencies, most of which could easily have
waited until daylight.
I got over the God Syndrome and the inevitable loss of some
patients only to have the immense satisfaction of pulling through
some very diffi cult cases.

Over de auteur

Charles Kingsley was born in Johannesburg and after graduating moved to
Kwa Zulu Natal where he was instrumental in the establishment of 5 private
practices in different areas which now support some 15 vets.
He has practiced in the various veterinary disciplines of small animals, was
a pioneer in dairy and beef herd management, spent many years running a
thoroughbred stud farm and in a mixed practice.
His wide experience has brought him into contact with a great many people,
animals and situations, some of the more amusing incidents are documented in
this book for your enjoyment.