BVetMed PgC EAS Cert ExAP MRCVS
Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine
Dr Sophie Jenkins Veterinary Surgeon
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 Sophie Jenkins Veterinary Surgeon for Exotic Animals |
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 A common problem in captive tortoise is egg binding |
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 Bearded dragon scan for eggs Cardiff |
 Venus, one of my first yemen chameleons that I spayed Reptile vet |
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 Bearded dragon under anaesthetic for spay |
 Bearded dragon spay to prevent egg binding |
 Guinea pig veterinary dental work Guinea pig vet cardiff |
 Owl under general anaesthetic for xrays |
 Wild hedgehog recovering from surgery to repair a fractured leg |
 Tortoise post spay (left) and bladder stone removal (right). The tortoise presented for anorexia (not eating) post hibernation |
 We treat fish to at Origin Vets |
 A well behaved African Grey having a pedicure (nail clip) by Sophie during a veterinary exam Avian vet cardiff |
 Corn snake on a ventilator under anaesthetic for veterinary treatment for egg binding |
 Leopard tortoise often pose fun during veterinary examination ! |
 Chickens are popular pets now and we treat these guys a lot at Origin Vets |
 Sophie helping injured koalas during a veterinary trip to Australia |
 Crested geckos are increasing in popularity and are often treated by Origin vets |
 Sophie undertaking careful veterinary treatment to repair a ducks leg |
Dr Sophie Jenkins BVetMed PgC EAS CertExAP MRCVS, Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine, is a Veterinary Surgeon based in South Wales. Sophie graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2008. She went on to follow her passion for exotic animals and gained a General Practitioner Certificate in Exotic Animal Practice in 2011. In 2016 , Sophie completed a PgC in Exotic Animal Studies and was subsequently granted status as Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine (one of only 43 veterinarians in the U.K.). Sophie gives CPD talks / lectures to Vets and Nurses on exotic medicine and surgery. Sophie is a member of the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund. Sophie was recently awarded the Burgess excel Winner of Rabbit Vet of the Year 2020.
Sophie works as part of the exotic vet specialists Origin Vets Ltd alongside Lance Jepson MA VetMB CBiol MSB MRCVS , and Dr. Tom Bailey BSc BVSc MRCVS MSc PhD Dip ECZM. Origin Vets cover Cardiff / Barry / Bridgend / Neath/ Swansea / Llanelli / Carmarthen / Haverfordwest. Origin Vets are also the exotic vet for several zoos and agricultural colleges.
Sophie offers first and second Veterinary opinion as well as referrals for reptiles, rabbits, small mammals, birds, amphibians and fish. Sophie's exotic vet work covers rabbits to rhinos, sugar gliders to skunks, chameleons to camels as well as birds such African greys, owls, falconry species, and also amphibians, fish and inverts.
Sophie has over 25 years experience of keeping and breeding various reptiles including bearded dragons, multiple species of chameleons and several species of geckos. Sophie has a dog and 2 cats, 2 large fish tanks, including a Discus set up and a gourami set up, a rescue Horsfield Tortoise and a rescue Bearded dragon. Sophie also has a big soft spot for Rabbits and currently has 4 rescue Lionheads.
Please ring 02922362166 to book an appointment. Alternatively, you can book online by clicking here
You can also visit Origin Vets Clinic website for details on how to contact/make an appointment or to enquire about fees.
RCVS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER 6515913
PLEASE NOTE IN AN EMERGENCY ALWAYS CONTACT YOUR NEAREST VETS (This website page is here to help you keep in touch with what Sophie is doing. Unfortunately she cannot comment or give advice/diagnoses via this page, as per RCVS guidlines)
Above Photo copyright to Rhian Jones; an amazing veterinary nurse who shares the passion for exotics, particularly guinea pigs!
Meet the loves of her live... (left to right) Earnie, Bert, Mango and Chutney
