Dr Claire Norton

The partner in charge of the Bulwer Street Vet Hospital, Dr Claire Norton, is a qualified veterinary surgeon with special interests in birds and surgery.

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Dr Leon Brüggemann

Dr Leon Brüggemann is the senior partner in this practice who runs the Margate Vet Hospital. You can read more about him at Margate Vet Hospital

Dr Silvi Weiss

The third member of our veterinary team is Dr Silvi Weiss. She splits her time between both practices and does her fair share of after hours standby duty.

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Dr Lezelle Floyd

Dr Lezelle Floyd joined the practice in January 2007. She now works part time.

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Dr Hugo Voigts

Dr Hugo Voigts joined our team as a part time vet in February 2009.

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Sister Louise Roos

Louise is a qualified human nurse who has been working in the veterinary industry for many years. Due to her caring and calm nature she is in charge of caring for the patients in hospital and assisting in the theatre with surgical procedures. She is also in charge of ordering of the drugs and running of the hospital section.

Lynne Howard

Lynne joined our team 4 years ago and works in reception in the mornings. She has proved to be very efficient at organizing and sourcing just about anything one could possibly need. She has spent her life surrounded by her own pets and was a keen horse rider so she is able to empathize with our clients needs. Lynne is fluent in Zulu which enables her to help many clients with their individual needs.

Anne Shaw

Anne joined the practice a few years ago and works in the reception area in the mornings. She is trained to assist clients with parasite control products and also to advise clients on the various veterinary diets available. She is also involved with our weight loss clinic and helps with motivating the clients and monitoring the patient’s progress. In her spare time. Anne is a dedicated dog trainer striving to achieve obedience in our furry friends.

Sue Hesse

Sue is a qualified ICU sister and has been with the practice for many years. She works in reception in the afternoons and has been involved with building up our Vetshop. She has received veterinary nutrition training and is able to advise clients on the optimum food for their individual pets. Due to her nursing experience she proves invaluable in the afternoons with assisting with emergency procedures and monitoring patients in hospital.

Michelle Hesse

Michelle is a qualified ICU sister and has been an important part of the practice for many years. She works in reception in the afternoons and is involved with running of the Vetshop and ordering of the veterinary diets. Michelle is always trying to source new affordable toys and treats on the market to keep our pets entertained and spoiled. She has experience and training in the veterinary diets and parasite control products.

Goodness "Gugu"

Goodness has been part of our team for the last 10 years. She is responsible for keeping the premises clean and shiny – not an easy task with all the feet and paws that wander through! She makes sure all the other hard workers are watered, runs errands, does filing and posting and often helps at reception as a translator.

Mthobisi

Mthobisi started with us in 2007 as kennel-man. He learned so quickly and enthusiastically that he soon became our jack of all trades and master of many too. He keeps the kennels spotless, always sensitive to the comfort of the animals, prepares all the sterile packs, does any pre-operative shaving and helps with moving of patients to theatre. He helps with much of the maintenance around the surgery and with stocking the shop.