Continuous professional development is indispensable for competent professional practice. This forms part of the further training not only of our vets but of the team as a whole.
Karen Voelkel
In 1999 Karen Voelkel completed her study of veterinary medicine at the veterinary faculty of the Free University of Berlin. She founded the Tierarztpraxis am Millerntor (Veterinary Practice at Millerntor) in Hamburg – St. Pauli in early 2010, after several years of residency in various animal clinics and veterinary practices throughout Germany and continuing education at a number of veterinary training institutions.
I am constantly working to expand my knowledge to the benefit of your pet’s health through continuous training.
| 1992 – 1999: | Studies in veterinary medicine at the veterinary faculty of the Freie Universität Berlin. |
| 1999 – 2008: | Employment in small, highly professional animal practices and clinics. |
| since 1999: | Regular further training in the small animal sector (especially in the areas of internal medicine, parasitology, dietetics, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics). |
| since 2001: | Voluntary work for various animal welfare organizations at home and abroad. |
| 2002 – 2004: | Additional training in physiotherapy (physical therapy) and neural therapy at Vierbeiner Reha-Zentrum (animal rehabilitation center) in Bad Wildungen. |
| 2010: | Established the Tierarztpraxis am Millerntor |
| since 2010: | Volunteer care for animals owned by homeless people animals. The Obdachlosen-Tierhilfe (an animal welfare organization for the homeless) is an initiative of the Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross), the Franziskus Tierheim (St. Francis Animal Shelter) and the Tierärztekammer Hamburg (Hamburg Veterinary Chamber). |
| Memberships: |
Tierärztekammer Hamburg (Hamburg Chamber of Veterinarians) |
| Languages: | German and English. |
Dr. Stephanie Götzke
Dr. Stephanie Götzke is an important part of our practice since day one and specialized in ultrasound investigations and echocardiography (heart ultrasound). If necessary, it is possible to schedule an appointment promptly.
She also works as holiday cover for us.
| 1986 – 1991: | Study of veterinary medicine at the Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover). |
| 1993: | Doctorate at the Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover). |
| since 1993: | Work as veterinary practitioner. |
| since 1995: | Cardiological diagnostics. |
| since 2004: | Ultrasound examinations of the heart. |
| since 2007: | Self-employed with the “Mobile Diagnostikpraxis” (mobile diagnostics practice), providing cardiological and ultrasound services to colleagues in private practices in Hamburg and surrounding areas. |
| Memberships: | Tierärztekammer Hamburg (Hamburg Chamber of Veterinarians) European Society of Veterinary Cardiology (ESVC) Akademie für Tierärztliche Fortbildung (ATF, Academy for Veterinary Training) Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG, German Veterinary Medical Society), Section Small Animal Diseases |
| Languages: | German and English. |
Anna-Lena Cwiertnia
Anna-Lena Schumman started working in our practice as TFA (Veterinary Assistant) in 2011. Through her additional qualifications as a physiotherapist and osteopath she complements the range of services we offer.
Additionally, she always has an open ear for all your questions.
| 2007 – 2009: | Training as Veterinary Assistant (TFA). |
| since 2013: | Additional training in physiotherapy (physical therapy) at the Vierbeiner Reha Zentrum (animal rehabilitation center) in Bad Wildungen. |
| 2015: | Additional training in accupuncture at the Vierbeiner Reha Zentrum (animal rehabilitation center) in Bad Wildungen. |
| Sprachen: | German, English, and French. |
Dr. Alena Rath
The veterinarian Alena Bielig has been supporting us since May 2020Chiara Ricciardi
Chiara Ricciardi has been supporting our team as a veterinary assistant since 2018.
Sabine Maack
Sabine has been helping our team since 2017.
Friederike Teich
Yumi
Yumi is responsible for all of our well-being and keeps us on our toes.
