Vet and Conservation | Legacy Wildlife Services

Veterinary & Conservation

"Trusted by veterinarians, reserves and conservation teams"

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“Dedicated Veterinary Services”

Legacy Wildlife Services was established in 2013 and has long been involved in wildlife capture, conservation operations, and field support across South Africa. Led by Hein Schoeman, a wildlife capture and management specialist, with over 20 years of field experience across Southern Africa, the company has built extensive practical knowledge in wildlife management, relocation, and rehabilitation through years of working alongside wildlife veterinarians, reserves, and conservation projects.

In 2024, dedicated veterinary services were introduced under the leadership of Dr. Josephine Skaarup Petersson (DVM, SAVC registered), adding professional wildlife veterinary care and clinical oversight to the existing field operations. This development allows the company to combine hands-on field experience with veterinary expertise, providing complete wildlife veterinary and conservation solutions.

We provide practical veterinary and conservation support across Southern Africa, assisting with wildlife operations, rehabilitation, and management in both private and protected areas.

Wildlife Capture

Safe and ethical capture of wildlife for veterinary treatment, relocation, research, or management purposes, using appropriate immobilisation and handling techniques.

Wildlife Relocation / Translocation

Planning and veterinary supervision of wildlife movements between reserves, including sedation, transport, and release to ensure minimal stress and optimal animal welfare.

Infant Rearing

Care and hand-rearing of orphaned, injured or vulnerable wildlife, providing specialised feeding, medical treatment, and support to give young animals the best possible chance of survival.

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Veterinary treatment and recovery support for injured, sick, or displaced wildlife, with the goal of returning animals to the wild whenever possible.

Wildlife Management & Consultation

Professional advice and practical assistance for reserves, landowners, and conservation projects, including health assessments, population management, and problem-animal situations.

Wildlife Veterinary Care & Clinical Support

Dedicated wildlife veterinary services including field anaesthesia, emergency treatment, rehabilitation support, and clinical care for injured, orphaned, or relocated wildlife. Veterinary services are led by Dr. Josephine Skaarup Petersson (DVM), ensuring that all work is carried out with professional oversight, clinical responsibility, and a strong focus on animal welfare.

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Professional Wildlife Veterinary Clinic

In the beginning of 2026 we have built and established our own wildlife veterinary clinic on our farm located in Hartenbos, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. Now with both a wildlife veterinary clinic and mobile service, we are able to support conservation operations, rescue cases, and urgent wildlife situations across South Africa.