Astrid is a veterinary assistant and has been part of Medpets’ veterinary content team since 2024. After a long and dedicated career in veterinary practice, she brought her knowledge and experience to Medpets, where she focuses on writing blogs, advising pet owners, and selecting suitable products. With a great love for rabbits, her Tibetan terrier, and her horses, she remains involved in animal care every day – both privately and professionally.
“I find it special that I can still contribute to the welfare of animals every day, even outside of the practice.”
Astrid trained as a veterinary assistant and worked with great dedication at the same veterinary practice for 19 years. During that time, she built up extensive knowledge of veterinary medicine, nutrition, and care, with particular expertise as a rabbit behaviorist.
Thanks to her work at the practice, Astrid knows exactly what questions pet owners have and how to give clear advice that really helps. She now brings this experience to her work at Medpets, where she has been working as a Veterinary Assistant Content Specialist since the beginning of 2024, providing reliable and practical information for pet owners and their animals.
Rabbit behavior and care
Astrid is a rabbit behavior expert and has spent years studying the behavior, housing, and care of rabbits. Thanks to her own experience and practical knowledge, she knows better than anyone what these sensitive animals need.
Veterinary advice from practice
With her background in veterinary practice, Astrid provides targeted and reliable advice on the health, nutrition, and care of pets. She knows how to make medical and practical information clear and accessible to every pet owner.
Product selection & content creation
At Medpets, Astrid contributes to the selection and addition of new products. She assesses them based on her professional knowledge and translates the information into clear, customer-oriented texts that meet the needs of both animals and their owners.
Animals at home & in the stable
Astrid lives among animals every day: she has rabbits, a Tibetan terrier, and is active with her horses. She trains regularly with her animals, which not only gives her pleasure, but also extra insight into their behavior and communication.
Sharing information & helping owners
What motivates Astrid is sharing knowledge that enables owners to make better choices. She finds it valuable to contribute to content that really makes a difference in the daily lives of animals and humans, especially when it contributes to greater understanding and well-being.
Curiosity about improvement
Astrid is always looking for ways to do things smarter, clearer, or better. She draws energy from innovative ideas and actively thinks about how products or information can be even better tailored to the needs of animals and their owners.
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