STORY ABOUT US

How Cedric became The Veterinary Dentist

About Us

Cedric Tutt is from a farming background, having grown up on a mixed enterprise farm near East London, in the Eastern Province of South Africa. As a youngster he participated in the treatment of livestock and pets and preferred to ride his old horse each afternoon rather than do school homework!

After spending 2 years in the military (a requirement at the time), he graduated with a BSc Agriculture degree and spent 2.5 years participating in research in aromatic plants; grown for their fragrance and flavour characteristics. During this time Cedric decided that he should revisit his first choice career, and at the age of 29 was accepted to study veterinary science at Onderstepoort, the veterinary faculty at the University of Pretoria. Graduating at 35 years of age, he immediately entered a Clinical Assistant programme and obtained the BVSc(Hons) and the specialist degree in cattle medicine, MMedVet(Med). Thereafter he and his wife, Kim (also a veterinarian), moved to the UK for 7 years where Cedric specialized in veterinary dentistry and became a diplomate of the European Veterinary Dental College in 2007.

Cedric is based in Cape Town but also works in Hong Kong and Malaysia four times a year. He also teaches extensively and in 2015 he taught in South Africa, UK, UAE, Malaysia, Turkey and Iran. As a specialist veterinary dentist, Cedric treats domestic animals as well as zoo and wildlife species wherever he is invited to do so. Recently visited countries treating zoo and wildlife include: Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, England and the UAE.

Cedric Tutt has been working at Cape Animal Dentistry Service since January 2004 and was joined by Ursula, our senior veterinary nurse, in 2011. Ursula graduated as a veterinary nurse in 1996 and has worked in that capacity at a couple practices in Cape Town before joining Cape Animal Dentistry.

Cape Town

78 Rosmead Avenue
Kenilworth
Cape Town, Western Cape 7708
+27839573682

Hong Kong

  • Phoenix Animal Clinic, Shop C, 1-3 Moon Street, Wan Chai, Hong Kong +85228654320   
  • Victory Animal Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Kuala Lumpur

The Veterinary Dentist provides a service at Animal Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
+60340435113

Meet The Team

Cedric Tutt
Veterinary Dentist

Cedric is based in Cape Town but also works in Hong Kong and Malaysia four times a year. He also teaches extensively and in 2015 he taught in South Africa, UK, UAE, Malaysia, Turkey and Iran. As a specialist veterinary dentist, Cedric treats domestic animals as well as zoo and wildlife species wherever he is invited to do so. Recently visited countries treating zoo and wildlife include: Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, England and the UAE.

Roxanne Emslie
Roxanne Emslie
Veterinary dentist

After qualifying from Onderstepoort, Roxanne joined a predominantly equine referral practice. Here she gained some exposure to equine and small animal dentistry and realized this was an often overlooked aspect of veterinary science that she would like to learn more about.
She went back to Onderstepoort to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery, after which she moved to Cape Town to complete her residency with the European Veterinary Dental College, as well as her MSc in serval oral and dental pathology.
Roxanne is a European recognized specialist in dentistry and maxillofacial surgery.
When not talking teeth, Roxanne enjoys all the outdoor adventures that Cape Town has to offer together with her husband, Kevin, as well as her horse, two dogs and two cats.

Patrick
Patrick
Veterinary dentist

Patrick qualified from Onderstepoort in 1998 and moved to the UK within three months, where he spent the next two years working as a locum veterinarian in various practices. Initially, he intended to pursue a career in mixed animal practice, but the outbreak of Mad Cow Disease and Foot-and-Mouth Disease necessitated a shift to small animal practice.
After two years in the UK, Patrick partnered with a friend to purchase a veterinary practice, which they successfully developed into a thriving business over the next six years. However, Africa’s allure led him to sell the practice and spend the following year driving through the continent.
Upon returning to South Africa, Patrick cultivated an interest in orthopaedic surgery and veterinary dentistry. He returned to the UK for a few years, during which the COVID-19 pandemic struck. During this time, he pursued a Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Dentistry to further his dental expertise.
After the pandemic, Patrick returned to South Africa and began working in Durban. Seeking to deepen his knowledge and skills in veterinary dentistry, he joined Cape Animal Dentistry Services in January 2022 as a resident under the European Veterinary Dental College.
Outside of his professional commitments, Patrick enjoys a range of hobbies, including kite surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, mountain biking, and trail running.

Ursula van der Riet
Ursula van der Riet
Senior Veterinary Nurse

Ursula qualified as a veterinary nurse from the University of Pretoria in 1997.
She worked at a small animal clinic in London, UK after qualifying and then worked at a few other clinics in Cape Town before joining Cape Animal Dentistry Service in November 2010.
Her hobbies include photography, DIY and gardening.

Kelly Spence
Kelly Spence
Veterinary nurse

I qualified in 2008 with a Diploma in Nature Conservation and in 2011 with a diploma in veterinary nursing from Onderstepoort. I started at CADS in January 2022.
I am passionate about animal welfare work and volunteering in township communities.
My hobbies are hiking with my two rescue dogs, trail running, camping and 4x4ing.

Kerryn Henson
Kerryn Henson
Veterinary nurse

Kerryn qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2018, graduating from Onderstepoort (University of Pretoria). She joined us from Port Elizabeth in 2022.
Kerryn also currently works in the Eye Care Clinic with Dr Kim Tutt.
In her spare time she and her husband enjoy many outdoor adventures mainly; trail running, camping & canoeing.

Primrose Dinga
Auxiliary nurse

Ms Primrose Dinga has served Cape Animal Dentistry Service since our inception in 2004 as an allocated Auxiliary. Primrose ensures that our facility is kept clean and stocked with linen and also provides us with refreshment throughout the day.

Karin Bester
Karin Bester
Stock Manager

Karin joined our team in 2024 with 12 years of veterinary experience. She started out as a Receptionist in 2007 and worked her way up to Stock Manager.
She left the veterinary industry in 2019, but just couldn’t stay away. Now she books the appointments and handles all the administrative tasks for CADS.
In her spare time Karin enjoys taking care of her succulent collection and doing DIY projects around the house.

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