Whether she’s drawing blood from an elephant or performing cataract surgery on a hippo, Niamh McGill's unwavering dedication to her patients knows no bounds. “One of the big events I experienced was the birth of a baby orangutan in 2024 to our 19-year-old female Mujur. Dublin zoo vet Niamh McGill with snow leopard Otto who was placed under an anesthetic for a health check. "The eye surgery was just the start, really because, after that, the keepers then needed the next two months to come in every four hours and give her eye drops. Dublin Zoo vet Niamh McGill with baby orangutan SJ shortly after his birth.

Source: Irish Examiner February 14, 2026 19:00 UTC