{"id":26,"date":"2018-12-20T17:11:07","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T16:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karen.mac-integra.de\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2025-03-05T15:14:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T14:14:19","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tierarztpraxis-am-millerntor.de\/en\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

We prioritize continuous training<\/h4>\r\n

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.<\/p>\r\n

Karen Voelkel<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\"Karen
Small Animal Veterinary Practitioner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n
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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 <\/strong> <\/em> (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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I am constantly working to expand my knowledge to the benefit of your pet’s health through continuous training.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

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1992 – 1999:<\/td>\r\nStudies in veterinary medicine at the veterinary faculty of the Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1999 – 2008:<\/td>\r\nEmployment in small, highly professional animal practices and clinics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 1999:<\/td>\r\nRegular further training in the small animal sector (especially in the areas of internal medicine, parasitology, dietetics, radiology, and laboratory diagnostics).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 2001:<\/td>\r\nVoluntary work for various animal welfare organizations at home and abroad.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2002 – 2004:<\/td>\r\nAdditional training in physiotherapy (physical therapy) and neural therapy at Vierbeiner Reha-Zentrum\u00a0(animal rehabilitation center)<\/a> in Bad Wildungen.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2010:<\/td>\r\nEstablished the Tierarztpraxis am Millerntor<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 2010:<\/td>\r\nVolunteer care for animals owned by homeless people animals<\/a>. The\u00a0 Obdachlosen-Tierhilfe (an animal welfare organization for the homeless) is an initiative of the\u00a0 Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross)<\/a>, the Franziskus Tierheim (St. Francis Animal Shelter)<\/a> and the Tier\u00e4rztekammer Hamburg (Hamburg Veterinary Chamber)<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Memberships:<\/td>\r\n\r\n

Tier\u00e4rztekammer Hamburg (Hamburg Chamber of Veterinarians)<\/a>
Bund praktizierender Tier\u00e4rzte (BPT; Federal Association of Veterinary Practitioners)<\/a>
Akademie f\u00fcr tier\u00e4rzliche Fortbildungen (ATF; Academy for Veterinary Training)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

Languages:<\/td>\r\nGerman and English.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Dr. Stephanie G\u00f6tzke<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Small Animal Veterinary Practitioner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n
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Dr. Stephanie G\u00f6tzke 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.<\/p>\r\n

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1986 – 1991:<\/td>\r\nStudy of veterinary medicine at the Stiftung Tier\u00e4rztliche Hochschule Hannover (University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover)<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1993:<\/td>\r\nDoctorate at the Stiftung Tier\u00e4rztliche Hochschule Hannover (University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover)<\/a>.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 1993:<\/td>\r\nWork as veterinary practitioner.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 1995:<\/td>\r\nCardiological diagnostics.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 2004:<\/td>\r\nUltrasound examinations of the heart.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 2007:<\/td>\r\nSelf-employed with the “Mobile Diagnostikpraxis” (mobile diagnostics practice), providing cardiological and ultrasound services to colleagues in private practices in Hamburg and surrounding areas.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Memberships:<\/td>\r\nTier\u00e4rztekammer Hamburg (Hamburg Chamber of Veterinarians)<\/a>
European Society of Veterinary Cardiology (ESVC)<\/a>
Akademie f\u00fcr Tier\u00e4rztliche Fortbildung (ATF, Academy for Veterinary Training)<\/a>
Deutsche Veterin\u00e4rmedizinische Gesellschaft (DVG, German Veterinary Medical Society), Section Small Animal Diseases<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Languages:<\/td>\r\nGerman and English.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Anna-Lena Cwiertnia
<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Veterinary Assistant, Physiotherapist<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

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.
<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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2007 – 2009:<\/td>\r\nTraining as Veterinary Assistant (TFA).<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
since 2013:<\/td>\r\nAdditional training in physiotherapy (physical therapy) at the Vierbeiner Reha Zentrum (animal rehabilitation center)<\/a> in Bad Wildungen.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2015:<\/td>\r\nAdditional training in accupuncture at the Vierbeiner Reha Zentrum (animal rehabilitation center)<\/a> in Bad Wildungen.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sprachen:<\/td>\r\nGerman, English, and French.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Dr. Alena Rath
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\"\"The veterinarian Alena<\/span> Bielig has been supporting us since May 2020<\/div>\r\n
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In addition, she is working on a doctoral thesis in the field of animal nutrition at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover.<\/div>\r\n
\u00a0<\/div>\r\n
Before studying veterinary medicine, Ms. Bielig learned and worked as a veterinary assistant in the former animal clinic in Norderstedt.<\/div>\r\n
\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Chiara Ricciardi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\"\"<\/p>\r\n

Chiara Ricciardi has been supporting our team as a veterinary assistant since 2018.<\/p>\r\n

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Sabine Maack
<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\"\"Sabine has been helping our team since 2017.<\/p>\r\n

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Friederike Teich<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\"\"<\/p>\r\n

August 2020 – June 2023: Training as a veterinary assistant (TFA) at the Kleintierzentrum Uetersen.<\/div>\r\n
After the training, employed at Kleintierzentrum Uetersen until March 2024.<\/div>\r\n
With us since April 2024.<\/div>\r\n

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Yumi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

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Yumi is responsible for all of our well-being and keeps us on our toes.<\/p>\r\n

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