Geoff Wilson (veterinarian)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Geoff Wilson (veterinarian) born?May 15, 1943
2. What nationality was Geoff Wilson (veterinarian)?New Zealander
3. What was Geoff Wilson (veterinarian)'s job?Represented New Zealand national team; competed in the Rugby League World Cup
4. What is the sport?Rugby league
5. Who is Geoff Wilson?Geoff Wilson is a former New Zealand rugby league star who later became a veterinarian.
6. How did he become a vet?After his sports career, he studied biology, chemistry, and animal science, then did practical training to become a veterinarian.

Rugby League: A full-contact team sport played by two teams of thirteen players, originating in Northern England in 1895.
Veterinarian: A medical professional qualified to treat diseases and injuries in animals.
Rugby League World Cup: The premier international competition for national rugby league teams, held quadrennially.
National Team Representation: The act of playing for the elite squad that represents a country in international sporting competitions.