About us
Here at Waterkloof Glen Animal Hospital we believe that helping your pet to lead a long and happy life should be the focus point of any practice.
Our hospital is fully equipped to allow excellent medical and surgical care when your pet needs It the most.
We strive to provide compassionate, friendly, high quality veterinary services and our skilled vets and support staff have the passion and knowledge to give your pet the best possible care
We truly treat your pets like family.
Meet the team
Dr. Marike Marais
Veterinarian
Dr. Marike qualified at Onderstepoort in 2009, from there she joined a mixed practice in Pretoria and gained valuable experience in all species. For the last four years she focussed on small animals and developed a special interest in surgery which she cultivated by going on extra courses in fracture repair etc. She also did an acupuncture course and bought Waterkloof Glen Animal Hospital in 2016 where she hopes to live out her passion for animals to the fullest. Her husband and two staffies Newton and Junko joined her on her quest.
Dr. An-Marié van den Berg
Veterinarian
Karin Strijbis
Veterinary Nurse
The best part of sr. Karin’s day is being surrounded by the patients.
After many years of being a veterinary nurse, one can never get enough of all the love so unconditionally shared.
She is also a proud mother of 3 girls, supported by a loving husband ! The rest of her undivided attention goes to their very active Staffie (Yennefer) and Jack Russell(Ava) In her free time she enjoys anything outdoors with the family, baking and a good movie.
Dr. Marizaan Grobler
Part Time Veterinarian
Dr. Marizaan is our part time veterinarian. She qualified in 2008 and has a big interest in animal nutrition, with a special place in her heart for cats.
Being a mom to a baby boy, she only practices part time. She also has two cats and a pit-bull which she loves and cares for very much.
Dr. Marizaan and her husband love the outdoors, spending time in nature, diving and just staying active in her spare time.
Ilze van Eck
Reception
Ilze has been working in the veterinary industry for 3 years as a receptionist. With a huge heart for animals and a passion for people, being the welcoming point for the practice is her calling. With a diploma in somatology and being a somatologist for years, she has a good background on marketing skills and working with clients.
In her spare time, she loves being active, jogging and lots of outdoor activities, which help the creative juices flow. Her two children love doing all the outdoor activities with her and being a mom to them is just a great pleasure.
Yolanda Thiart
Reception
Yolanda have been working in the veterinary industry since 2015, and love working with the patients and clients.
She is married to a wonderful supportive husband, and they are blessed with three dachshund fur-babies named “Worsie”, “Mia” and “Klara”.
Yolanda enjoy walking, cycling or reading in her spare time.
Hendrik Manyane
Kennel Assistant
Hendrik was born to work with animals.
With more than 12 years of pet care experience, Hendrik has a great eye for our patients’ well-being – making sure all are comfortable and alerting the doctor if anything is amiss.
No matter the day, he always brings a smile and a friendly atmosphere to our clinic.
Lily
Practice Cat
My name is Lily and I’m the clinic cat. I can usually be found sleeping in my favorite bed on the counter, or laying on files my staff are trying to write in, or begging for my meals. The feline stomach can’t tell time! All in all I have a good life, but prefer to act the long suffering forgotten mascot in hopes of getting an extra meal. It works amazingly well for me!