Background information about Acacia Animal Care

The business is run by Charissa Smith (BVSc Dip Ac/DipHerbMed) holistic veterinarian. She is a veterinary graduate of the University of Sydney, with 40 years experience, who practices integrated veterinary medicine She has spent her life in the service of animals and their needs, as part of a way of improving life for all living creatures. 

Qualifications:

In addition to a veterinary degree from Sydney University (1969), she has Diplomas in Veterinary Acupuncture, Veterinary Kinesiology, Certificate in Veterinary Homeopathy, and Diplomas in Structural Balancing and Chinese herbal medicine. Charissa is also a Reiki master.

Veterinary Associations:

She is a life member of the Australian Veterinary Association, www.ava.com.au, The Queensland Veterinary Branch, a member of the Australian Veterinary Acupuncture Group www.acuvet.com.au and the Australian Holistic Veterinarians. www.ahv.com.au

Research:

Charissa is completing a Master of Philosophy at UQ Gatton, researching the effects of homeopathic medicines on poultry immunology and production. 

Life experience: (first person)

Mother: I have perfect children, now successful adults.

Farmer: At one point my family had 8000 sheep , 500 breeding cows, and I had 4 horses. I did the drenching, dipping and parasite management. I now have 4 cows , University of Queensland Droughtmasters, 30 chooks ( lohmans, leghorns and csiros) , 2 turkeys( Holland whites, standard and double breasted) and have joined the Droughmaster society in the hope of taking "Acacia Connor "into the show ring, we have a long way to go!!!

The droughtmasters were wonderful during our long drought, with a lower water consumption and higher growth rate than expected.

All my horses have been Star Kingdom descendents. This is an interesting strain of thoroughbred, it combines high sensitivity with the ability to think, run fast and needs to be treated well to obtain the best results. My old trail horse, Piednippe boy had been winner of both Kalgoorlie and Esperance cups.

Musician: I have a wide interest in music and geology, especially where it can also be used for healing and meditation.