Sai Kung Animal Hospital is one of Sai Kung’s oldest, independent vet clinics and has been providing vet services to the Sai Kung community since 2000. The clinic was previously owned by Hong Kong Vets Services Ltd and in 2021 had a change of ownership with the team now lead by Chief Veterinary Surgeon Dr Genevieve Touzel. SKAH is gradually making some changes as we try to promote a fear-free experience for our patients (and their humans).
Located in the centre of Sai Kung, our spacious hospital has ample room for separate cat and dog hospital areas. This reduces stress and helps your pet to relax and concentrate on healing.
We have an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasonography and hospitalisation facilities. Our team has worked both locally and internationally. We prioritise ongoing professional development and keeping up with the latest medical and surgical techniques. Our veterinary and nursing staff at SKAH regularly attend local and international conferences and online courses.
We value our nursing team. Their years of dedicated service and quality of care means your pet is always handled with professionalism and compassion.
At SKAH we do not suggest unnecessary diagnostics and treatments. We will advise and make recommendations but we also provide you with different options for disease prevention, diagnostic investigations and treatment care plans to suit your pet, beliefs and budget.
At Sai Kung Animal Hospital, we
– Assess and diagnose any illness in your pet
– Discuss all investigative and treatment options
– Recommend a course of action
– Plan the next steps with you
– Treat as required
– Offer trusted compassionate health care
– Educate you and your family in health promotion
– Liaise with other services where appropriate
– Communicate plans to other staff as required
– Care for your pet in a holistic manner
– Consider your individual pet, your beliefs and your budget
At seven years of age, I was overjoyed when my parents introduced a mongrel pup, Marcel-Louis. He became my best friend. Realising how much I wanted to care for him and every other needy animal I could find, I decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. There was never any other alternative. I was thrilled to be offered a place at The University of Melbourne Veterinary School. I graduated in 1999 and I embarked on an adventurous journey of all things veterinary. Since then, I have worked as a veterinarian in the United Kingdom and Australia and in Hong Kong since 2016.
I have gained experience in mixed practice and small animal practice, dental, greyhound and equine practice. My work has also included working in emergency and critical care hospitals and charity clinics including the position of Head Veterinary Surgeon at an SPCA branch practice in Hong Kong. I have completed post graduate studies in Emergency and Critical Care. My passion for improving the quality of life in senior pets and practicing holistic medicine inspired me to pursue and acquire a board certification in Veterinary Acupuncture. Since 2021 I have been the Chief Veterinary Surgeon of SKAH and am now very proud to be certified as a Fear-Free Professional.
I live in Sai Kung with my family including Harry, a feisty toe-biting and rat-hunting ginger cat and Flo, a gentle, devoted Hong Kong Mongrel. Outside of work, I love to run the trails with Flo, explore Hong Kong with my family and travel to international conferences to keep up to date with the latest advances in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
It is a privilege to be trusted with the care of someone’s beloved animal. After many years, I still love the way medicine evolves. Seeing the difference that preventative health care and treatment makes to the longevity and well-being of my patients is wonderful. It is a team effort. Working with families is also paramount in making a successful care plan. Every animal (and their humans!) are unique.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (The University of Melbourne) 1999
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons UK 2001
Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) 2003
Dr John is a highly experienced Australian veterinarian who has worked in the UK and New Zealand prior to his move to Hong Kong. He has experience in emergency after-hours, zoological and companion animal medicine and surgery. Previously, Dr. John was the Senior Companion Animal Veterinarian and regional SPCA liaison Veterinarian in Wanaka, New Zealand. He has a particular interest in surgical cases, having undergone post-graduate qualifications in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr John is passionate about caring for sick and injured pets and he loves being part of the Sai Kung community where pets are so well cared for.
Dr John lives in Sai Kung with his wife and large, loveable and slightly goofy dog Japhy. On his days off, you will find him hiking the beautiful hills of Sai Kung or relaxing on the beaches.
Masters of Veterinary Science (Massey university) 2023 – current
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (Murdoch University) 2015
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (University of Notre Dame) 2009
Our nursing team has been selected for their compassion and genuine love for animals and veterinary care in addition to their extensive experience. As pet owners themselves, they understand the worry of having a sick pet and are here to provide you with the very best care, advice and guidance when you need it.
Our highly experienced nursing team is lead by Head Veterinary Nurse Nikita Ng who has been nursing since 2006. Nikita is an AIRC qualified Veterinary Nurse and she has her Fear-Free Professional certification.
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