Meet The Team

Compassionate People. Experts. Collaborative Care.

At Valley Farm Animal Hospital, our team is our heart.

Since 1995, we've grown into a trusted veterinary facility, blending expertise, innovation, and heartfelt care. Whether it’s a routine check-up or critical care, your pet is in skilled hands.

Our new hospital was built in 2017 and we continue to remain dedicated to giving kindness, respect, and the best possible care. With 24/7 emergency services and advanced diagnostics, we’re honoured to walk alongside you on your pet’s health journey.

We’re proud of the people behind our practice—come meet them!

What Makes Our Team Special

Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

Continued Professional Development And Education

On-site specialists in anaesthesia, emergency & critical care, exotic animals, and more

A shared passion for animals and a deep commitment to our clients

Veterinarians

Odi
Odi
The Real Boss!
Dr. Tim Krafft
Dr. Tim Krafft
Partner, Special Interest Surgery
BVSc
Dr. Dean de Kock
Dr. Dean de Kock
Partner, Special Interest Medicine
BVSc
Dr. Gareth Zeiler
Dr. Gareth Zeiler
Specialist Anaesthetist& Critical Care
BVSc(Hons); MMedVet(Anaes); PhD(UP), PhD(WITS); Dipl. ECVAA; Dipl. ACVAA; Dipl. ECVECC
Dr. Anel Ligthelm
Dr. Anel Ligthelm
After-hours Emergency Vet
BVSc
Dr. Annie Wernman
Dr. Annie Wernman
Anaesthetic Resident
MVDr
Dr. Anthea Michaletos
Dr. Anthea Michaletos
Emergency & Critical Care Resident
BVSc
Dr. Chantelle Schoeman
Dr. Chantelle Schoeman
Family Vet
BVSc
Dr. Cornel Rosslee
Dr. Cornel Rosslee
After-Hours Emergency Vet
BVSc
Dr. Dorianne Elliot
Dr. Dorianne Elliot
Avian & Exotics
DVN BVSc
Dr. Etienne Basson
Dr. Etienne Basson
Specialist Anaesthetist
BVSc MSc Vet. Science MMedVet(Anaesthesiology)
Dr. Garrick Cathrall
Dr. Garrick Cathrall
Surgery Resident
BVSc
Dr. Gilbert Jongi
Dr. Gilbert Jongi
After Hours Emergency Vet
BVSc
Dr. Inelia Buys
Dr. Inelia Buys
Family Vet
DVN BVSc
Dr. Jeanetta Uys
Dr. Jeanetta Uys
Ophthalmology Resident
BVSc
Dr. Judith Benjafield
Dr. Judith Benjafield
Dentistry
BVSc
Dr. Kira Coetzee
Dr. Kira Coetzee
Medicine Resident
BVSc
Dr. Klaas-Jan van de Wetering
Dr. Klaas-Jan van de Wetering
Specialist Surgeon
BVSc, MMedVet (Surg)
Dr Laurie Morris
Dr Laurie Morris
Emergency & Critical Care Resident ECVECC
BVSc MSc
Dr. Lo-An Odayar
Dr. Lo-An Odayar
Specialist Opthalmology
BVSc MMedVet (Ophthal)
Dr. Magda Jannasch
Dr. Magda Jannasch
Anaesthesia Resident MMedVet & ACVAA
BScAgric Animal Science and BVSc
Dr. Marinell Breytenbach
Dr. Marinell Breytenbach
Locum Veterinarian
BVSc Hons
Dr. Marthinus Hartman
Dr. Marthinus Hartman
Specialist Surgeon
BVSc MSc MMedVet (Surg) PhD
Dr. Megan James
Dr. Megan James
Family Vet
BVSc
Dr Megan Williams
Dr Megan Williams
Family Vet
BVSc
Dr. Miri Smit
Dr. Miri Smit
Family Vet
BVSc
Dr. Muhummad Seedat
Dr. Muhummad Seedat
Medicine Specialist
BVSc, MMedVet (Med)
Dr. Nevanya Lubbe
Dr. Nevanya Lubbe
Dr. Ross Elliott
Dr. Ross Elliott
Specialist Surgeon
BVSc MMedVet(surg) DECVS
Dr. Ryan Friedlein
Dr. Ryan Friedlein
Medicine Specialist
BSc BVSc Hons MMedVet (Med)
Dr. Susan Fouche
Dr. Susan Fouche
Reproduction Specialist
BSc BVSc MMedVet(Gyn)
Dr Zanele Maseko
Dr Zanele Maseko
Family Vet

Hospital Support Staff

Sr Andrew Maphosa
Sr Andrew Maphosa
BVetNurs
Sr Aneesa Bhoola
Sr Aneesa Bhoola
DVN
Sr Bianca Steyn
Sr Bianca Steyn
DVN
Sr Carla Heystek
Sr Carla Heystek
DVN
Sr Chene van Heerden
Sr Chene van Heerden
BVetNurs
Sr Elrize Rheeder
Sr Elrize Rheeder
BVetNurs
BVetNurs
Sr Klaudia Pruzkowska
Sr Klaudia Pruzkowska
DVN & BVetNurs
Sr Lexi Taylor
Sr Lexi Taylor
Dip Equ Sc BVN Vet Nurse
Sr Louan Greef
Sr Louan Greef
BVetNurs
Sr Marlize Strydom
Sr Marlize Strydom
DVN
Sr Nicole De Sousa
Sr Nicole De Sousa
BVetNurs
BVetNurs, Dip Nature Management
Sr Niki Tarr
Sr Niki Tarr
BVetNurse
BVetNurse
Sr Nizana Joubert
Sr Nizana Joubert
BVetNurs
Sr Rene Swart
Sr Rene Swart
DVN
Sr Yolanda Rachmann
Sr Yolanda Rachmann
DVN
Sr Zane Roux
Sr Zane Roux
DVN
DVN
Alfred Molelekoa
Alfred Molelekoa
Night Shift
After Hours AHT
Arlove Mpunga Ilunga
Arlove Mpunga Ilunga
Night Shift AHT
Christina Milne
Christina Milne
Animal Behaviourist
DipCABT CertCAN
Gomolemo Mokori
Gomolemo Mokori
AHT
Khothalletso “Cleo” Lekhatlanya
Khothalletso “Cleo” Lekhatlanya
Night Shift
AHT
Lebogang Masele
Lebogang Masele
AHT
Lloyd Matthews
Lloyd Matthews
Hospital Manager
AdvDipAHT; BSc Zooology; Pgdip Veterinary Health Administration
Mrs Meisie Malatse
Mrs Meisie Malatse
Care of Hospitalised Exotics
Meurial Masango
Meurial Masango
AHT
Miquette Erasmus
Miquette Erasmus
AHT
Monicca Mogothwane
Monicca Mogothwane
AHT
Presley Molele
Presley Molele
AHT
Wandile Mahonono
Wandile Mahonono
Night Shift
AHT