Graeme started his veterinary career working for the PDSA in Soweto after completing his studies at Onderstepoort, Pretoria, in 2005. Here he had the great privilege of working through a large daily caseload of orthopaedic and other surgical cases. His early interest in orthopaedic procedures grew from here. In 2006 he got married to Daniela, whom he had met during his studies. Together they moved to the North-West of England to gather up many years of valuable clinical experience abroad, always knowing however, that their hearts would eventually draw them back to Africa.

Graeme worked for many well acclaimed clinical groups south of Manchester and became practice manager for the Broom Cottage in Wilmslow, part of the larger Willows Veterinary Group. The Willows group allowed many opportunities of working shoulder to shoulder with excellent specialist in the surgical field. While the experience gained over 5 years in England was of great value the call of Africa still remained strong and so, finally, in 2011, the Harman family flew back to the home continent. This time Graeme faced the completely new challenge of taking on a post as Game Reserve Manager of the Xonghile Game Park in Mozambique, which is now part of the Mozambique Singita Concession. Here Graeme practiced wildlife management and got very involved in larger anti-poaching operations.

In September 2013 the Harman family made their way back into the Lowveld, which is where Graeme had also spent the early years of his childhood. They chose to live in White River and in December 2013 opened the Casterbridge Animal Hospital. Casterbridge was a unique and special location to start from but soon the practice grew and the need for larger facilities became evident. The practice has since relocated to the centre of White River, where they are now known as the Lowveld Vet @ White River. Graeme thoroughly enjoys working with an excellent team of veterinary colleagues and fantastic nursing and administrative staff.

Good team work, professional and ethical work and a friendly and compassionate service to clients are of great importance in his work space. And, when he gets a chance to relax, he loves working with his German Wirehair tracking dog, Laphroaig, as well as spending time with his family.

During his time working with anti-poaching units in Mozambique Graeme has compiled protocols for K9 unit management and basic Canine First Aid training protocols for ground staff. The Lowveld Vet is now and official service provider to the K9 Units of the Kruger National Park, of the K9 Conservation Unit in the Sabie Sands and of the African Wildlife College’s K9 unit close to Hoedspruit. Regular First Aid courses, kits and continued education is proveded to these units by Dr Harman and his Lowveld Vet team.

Nathalie grew up in Johannesburg and graduated from Onderstepoort in 2019. At the beginning of 2020 she moved to the Lowveld with her Jack Russell, Duke, to complete her community service year at the Malekutu State Vet clinic outside Kabokweni. She enjoyed the Lowveld so much that she decided to relocate here and joined our team in January 2021. Her hobbies include horse riding and hiking.
Favourite quote “Life is a journey not a destination.”