Mats qualified as a veterinarian from Onderstepoort in 2001, after completing a B.Sc. at Potchefstroom University majoring in Physiology & Microbiology. Worked in private practice in Johannesburg as an assistant veterinarian for 4 years focusing on small animal medicine while studying Business Management part-time and has subsequently being working in the veterinary industry since 2006, currently the Technical Specialist for Companion Animal Products at MSD Animal Health. Dr Mats is currently contributing to training veterinarians, veterinary nurses, veterinary practice staff members, breeders and pet owners all over South Africa in person or through written articles. Also provide articles for pet publications as well as seminars for Veterinary Congresses in South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria. Dr Mats owns a female Labrador called Angel. Mats is married and has two daughters: Gabriella (13 years old) and Natalia (11 years old). Enjoys travelling, writing articles, reading & playing sports (volleyball primarily). Passionate about teaching and developing others both in the veterinary field as well as personally – also a certified VIP Life Coach with New Insights Africa, currently writing articles in the VetNews magazine and published author of the book entitled “Life outside your comfort zone. Better and beyond all expectations”.