
Chris Volschenk
Veterinarian & Computational Geneticist
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Veterinarian with mixed-practice, state veterinary, veterinary radiology quality-control, and team-leadership experience. Former computational geneticist with an MSc in Genetics and experience in bioinformatics, genomics, data analysis, and research. Strong interest in veterinary AI, diagnostic imaging, clinical quality, mentoring, and evidence-based improvement.
Experience
Veterinary Team Lead Supervisor at SignalPET (2026-02 – 2026-09)
- Led, trained, and supervised a team of 22 veterinarians and veterinary nurses, maintaining standards in X-ray screening, interpretation, accuracy, and turnaround time.
- Managed case review, coaching, clinical/technical escalations, and continuous improvement of radiology and AI-assisted reporting workflows.
Mixed-Practice Veterinarian at Vets4All Animal Clinic (2025-01 – 2025-12)
- Clinical and surgical work in a mixed-practice environment
Compulsory Community Service Veterinarian at Kimberley State Veterinary Service (2024-01 – 2024-12)
- Clinical and surgical work focusing mainly on canine, feline, and production animals
- State veterinarian work
Laboratory Research Associate at Clinomics (2017-12 – 2018-03)
- Canine Disease Screenings
- Bovine & Equine Mutation Screenings
- Avian Sexing Screenings
Education
BVSc in Veterinary Science – University of Pretoria (2019-01 – 2023-12)
MSc in Genetics – University of the Free State (2014-01 – 2017-06)
BSc Hons in Behavioural Genetics – University of the Free State (2013-01 – 2013-12)
BSc in Biotechnology – University of Pretoria (2010-01 – 2012-12)