Dr Stephen Smith, a senior partner in TAH, shares his home with his wife and two kids. This is, however not where it ends: he also boasts an impressive Koi collection (with 10 fish tanks), tortoises, a rabbit, a cockatoo, a cat, four dogs and a Gabon Adder. Dr Steve is an avid bird watcher, a very handy DIY fundi, an amazing painter and sings and plays guitar in his church band.

Dr Ian Campbell is a veterinarian with a special interest in surgery and prioritises in getting his creative juices flowing to balance the pressures of work, spending hours on photography, painting, and music. Dr Ian and his family (wife, two daughters and a son) loves going on camping and bush trips and can often be seen going on family walks/rides/runs with their two Rottweilers.

Dr Frank Kettner is the Head of TAH’s Specialist Medicine Unit, as well as a TAH partner. He has a full house, sharing his life with his wife, two daughters, three dogs, three parrots, four geese, two goats and a cat. On the adrenaline side, Dr Frank does judo and loves mountain biking. He is fascinated by electronics and programming of microchips and dabbles in beer-making at home.

Dr Adele Rohlwink-Coutts is a busy veterinarian and mom of two beautiful, energetic boys, which she says keep her so busy that she does not need any other form of exercise. Dr Adele loves music and plays piano and violin or, when she feels lazy, she and her husband will enjoy ‘movie marathons’ at home.

Dr Aletta Mulder loves being a vet, especially dealing with emergencies, surgery, and internal medicine. Dr Aletta has two beautiful horses on who she competes in dressage, one of her big passions. She says her cats are her family and she cannot disclose how many she has…it’s a state secret.

Dr Anabelle Fanchette is originally from Mauritius but fell in love with South Africa. This mom of one loves baking and spending time with her husband and friends. Dr Anabelle’s happy place is at the beach, preferably with her dog. she is also the proud mom of two cats who have both been rescued by her husband.

Dr Anize Walster has always dreamt about being a veterinarian and caring for pets is truly a passion for her. This married veterinarian (who got married on 1 April) also shares her home with three cats and two dogs. In her free time Dr Anize loves to stay dit and is an avid runner, having completed the Cape Town Marathon in aid of Fisantekraal Animal Welfare). She loves good company, especially when it goes hand in hand with either coffee or wine. 

Dr Christa Gerber is a nature lover who sees wonders in small details like little flowers and rocks, or even her mysterious cat. She is trying to become a gardener, but feels she is, in fact, more gifted in killing plants. Even though Dr Christa has not been on a bike for more than a year, she enjoys cycling and has completed the Cape Town Cycle Tour four times. She loves reading and going to movies (dramas for entertainment and marvel superhero movies for fun).

Dr Donna Brook qualified many years ago and has spent the past three decades tending the pets of Cape Town’s northern suburbs in various roles at TAH and local welfare societies. She is the mother of two adult sons and has owned a multitude of pets over the years, including horses, snakes and sheep. Dr Donna has also rehabilitated many wild animals and birds. Her current pack of rescue dogs numbers six. Her hobbies include spending time with her pets and in nature, reading and writing.

Dr Elize Fletcher is crazy about her young son and daughter, as well as her two dog children, a Beagle and a Ridgeback, and loves spending time with them, as well as the rest of her family. She enjoys being active – whether it is walking her dogs or going for a run – or going to the movies with her husband. If that is not all, Dr Elize is also an avid reader and plays the piano, when time allows.

Dr Faseegah Johaar is a dedicated veterinarian and proud cat mom who’s passionate about caring for her furry patients. When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her unwinding with video games, a good book, a great movie, or spending quality time with family.

Dr Keeley Hattingh loves plants, especially orchids, and there are not many veterinarians that can boast having more than 50 house plants in their home! Dr Keeley is a mom to a daughter and son and fur mom to two dogs and two cats. She and her husband loves travelling around the Western Cape, exploring nature, and having fun. This is, of course, with a camera in hand, as Dr Keeley is a keen nature photographer.

Dr Keeley Hattingh loves plants, especially orchids, and there are not many veterinarians that can boast having more than 50 house plants in their home! Dr Keeley is a mom to a daughter and son and fur mom to two dogs and two cats. She and her husband loves travelling around the Western Cape, exploring nature, and having fun. This is, of course, with a camera in hand, as Dr Keeley is a keen nature photographer.

Dr Kerri-Lyn Kellock is originally from Johannesburg but quickly fell in love with the beauty of Cape Town. She loves being out in nature and often go on walks and hikes. Dr Kerri-Lyn enjoys a good adrenaline rush and have done Bloukrans bungy and K3, the longest zip line in the world. In her free time Dr Kerri-Lyn love traveling and good food and will take any opportunity to go explore somewhere new. She also loves spending time on the couch catching up on her favourite TV series.

Dr Nicole Thorpe started running a welfare organisation clinic after qualifying as a veterinarian. She shares her life with her husband, Dr Jarryd Thorpe, who also works for TAH, and her ‘celebrity cat’, Rover, who they have adopted from Dr Nicole’s previous clinic. In her free time, she enjoys travelling abroad with her husband and loves getting crafty, being outdoors in nature and spending time with their family.

Dr Sam Pillay is a woman of many talents, including being an amazing veterinarian. Besides her work, Dr Sam knits, bakes, crochets, and does flower arrangements in her free time, mostly as part of her community work with her husband. She loves mentoring young veterinarians.

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Dr Nxongotelo (Siya) Vukeya qualified as a veterinarian in 2023 and completed his CSS service at Giyani Animal Clinic in Limpopo. He has a strong passion for small and production animals and hope to make a meaningful impact on their lives. In his free time Dr Siya enjoys photography and staying active through sports. He loves a good cup of coffee and stargazing under the night sky.

Dr Skye Sheerin is a dedicated animal lover and outdoor enthusiast with a deep passion for small animal medicine and surgery. She enjoys spending her free time exploring nature through activities such as running and hiking. Dr Skye’s epitome of relaxation is enjoying the sunshine, with a book in my hand and a sea view. Her professional and personal life revolves around her love for animals, nature, family and friends.

Dr Sylvia Farmer is a proud ‘Namakwalander’ who has a passion for helping animals. It comes as no surprise hat her hero is Steve Irwin. She has a house full of pets: 3 cats, 1 Boston Terrier and an African Grey that she loves with all her heart. Dr Sylvia loves playing console games, watching crime documentaries and scrolling through Pinterest in her free time. She also loves to cook and explore other cultures through their culinary ‘art’.

Dr Wynand du Plessis is a proud father of two and loves spending time with his family and his Labrador. In his free time, Dr Wynand loves to do fly fishing, camping and spending time in the bushveld. In his younger years, he loved to ride on his mountain bike and plans to do it more, now that he is in Cape Town. Dr Wynand is a man of many talents: he also likes to play drums!