MEET OUR TEAM
Our skilled veterinary team combine expertise, experience and exceptional care.
In-house veterinarians
Dr. Andre Burger
Qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1998 From Onderstepoort. Was a member of the Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and worked across the UK for 5yrs after qualifying. Joined the Nelspruit Animal Hospital in 2003. Knowledgeable in medicine and surgery of all companion animals and exotics. Loves consulting and interacting with the clients and patients. His passion is indigenous gardening, birding and his family. Loves sport and outdoor life.
Dr. Heinrich Henzen
Dr Heinrich Henzen qualified from Onderstepoort as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2019. He then completed his compulsory community service year in Kimberley in the Northen Cape. He has joined the rest of the team at the Nelspruit Animal Hospital in February 2022. Heinrich has a passion for outdoor living, which includes birdwatching and keeping fit with his wife.
Dr. Jennifer Davis
Jennifer qualified as a veterinarian in 2019. After completing her compulsory community year near Hoedspruit, she knew it wouldn’t be long before she found her way back to this beautiful province. After a short stint as a small animal vet in Pretoria, her and her husband relocated to the Lowveld. She is our newest member of the vet family and enjoys treating and learning about all animals: small, large, wild and domestic. Her hobbies and interests include nature, art, good food and staying active.
Dr. Ivan Kotze
Ivan qualified from Onderstepoort as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2018. He completed his compulsory community service year in Bizana Veterinary Clinic, Eastern Cape , South Africa. He then joined the Nelspruit Animal Clinic in March 2020. He is passionate about birding, photography and outdoor life.
Receptionists
Tracey Chambers
Joined our team at the Nelspruit Animal Hospital in December 2020. She comes from a background in hospitality management since 1993. Managing various 2 to 5 star hotels. Loves working with people and has a passion for animals.
Alet Mare
Joined the Nelspruit Animal Hospital as a receptionist in 2014, has an easy going and friendly manner and puts clients at ease. She previously ran a guests house and worked at a chemist for 10yrs.
Assistants
Alfred Ngomane
Garden Landscaper. He has been tending to the partners’ and practice gardens since 1984. He loves our indigenous plants and takes great pride in his work.
Rassia Ngobeni
Rassia joined our team in Sept 2016 as a kennel assistant. Our youngest member, but enthusiastic. He has a background in the grooming industry and a love of football.
Keiser Niyarenda
Senior Kennel assistant. He joined the Nelspruit Animal Hospital in 1987 and has dedicated himself to care of all our patients over the years.
Juanita Zwane
After temporarily helping out at the Nelspruit Animal Hospital, she joined us full time as practice support staff in 2003.
Farmvet partner
Dr. Andre Beytell
Qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon in 1975 From Onderstepoort. Joined the Army for 1yr working at the equestrian centre. Became a State Vet for 4yrs working in Barberton and Vryburg. Finally joining the Nelspruit Animal Hospital in 1980 as a partner. He retired as partner at the end of Sept 2017. He is an extremely talented large animal vet, specialising in production animals, with management, ecology and wildlife. He has a passion for landscaping with indigenous plants and batik artwork.
CENTRAL VET Receptionists
Natalie May
Joined Central Vet in 1999. Previously worked on a Thoroughbred Breeding Stud Farm in the Natal Midlands adding to her knowledge of horses in the shop. Studied for a diploma as a Veterinary Support assistant with Stonebridge College from the UK. Courses completed as a Nutritional advisor through Hills, Eukanuba and Royal Canin. Owned Staffies and has a passion for the breed. Loves wildlife.
Natalia Wolmarans
Joined the team November 2024. Worked years as a Tombstone designer and stock controller but missed her calling in helping and serving people which is what she does so well at Central Vet. She has a huge heart for animals, big and small, and has a passion for music and dancing.
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