About Us
After working at Kimberley Veterinary Clinic under Dr. Joseph van Heerden, Dr. Donovan Smith and Dr. Piet-Piet Swart decided it was time to take the bull by the horns. They bought the practice from the renowned Dr. van Heerden and thanks to their continuous leadership, unbreakable spirit and utter dedication; the practice has only thrived since.
Meet The Team
Dr. Donovan Smith, our director, is bolstered by Dr. Odette Burger, and an impressive array of support staff that we simply cannot function without.
All our veterinarians lead with their own interest and specialty, thus enabling us to offer health care to all animals ranging from hamsters to horses, birds of prey, rhinos, amphibians, cats and dogs. The list is endless.
Our unbridled passion and knowledge allows us to provide the best care possible.
Kimberley Vet Shop was the first vet shop opened by the directors of Kimberley Veterinary Clinic. This amazing store was officially opened in May 2017. When visiting this store, you’ll find the friendly faces of Jeanne Mayo, Jeanmarie Ridgard and Geraldine Coetzee, ready to assist with anything you may need. They are exceptionally trained and are well-versed in all stocked products. Address: Shop 4, Monument Spar Complex, Cnr Memorial & Mac Dougall Road, Monument Heights, Kimberley, 8301. Contact: 0538311698
Find One of Our Stores in Every Corner of Kimberley! We have veterinary stores in most large areas of Kimberley. These stores are located in Monument Heights, New Park and Rhodesdene! Or, shop online!
Pet Essentials was the second great venture and was officially opened in March 2019. Running this store, you’ll find the very capable Palesa Mothudi, with Kagisho Nyl as her helping hand. Address: Shop 10, New Park Centre, Kimberley, 8301. Contact 0532440001
Pet Products is our third vet shop in Kimberley. This unique store was bought from another veterinarian, revamped and officially opened in September 2019. In this store you’ll find Nadine Basson and Janika Botha at the helm. Address: Cnr Selous Avenue &, Carters Rd, Rhodesdene, Kimberley, 8301. Contact: 0532440028
Our Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission – We strive to build lasting relationships with our pet owners grounded in the values we have built our practice on.
Ownership and responsibility empowers our employees to think critically and contribute to the development of Kimberley Veterinary Clinic. We hold ourselves accountable for outcomes, good and bad. We do not pass the buck. Our goal is to empower our clients with extensive knowledge on how to best care for their pets.
We understand that a healthy, healing environment is invaluable for our employees. Their contagious enthusiasm, unwavering loyalty and passion is what makes our practice so unique. We are committed to building an encouraging, caring and supportive work environment. Supporting our team members and enriching their lives is a shared responsibility. We esteem and trust one another every day.
Our Vision – We work to be the most trusted and respected pet care provider in our community. We want to inform and inspire pet owners around the globe by realizing the full potential of the universal access to research and education and to drive a new era of development, growth and productivity. Our aim is to ensure better health and wellbeing for all animals, now and for future generations, and to create economic opportunity for every member of our workforce.
Meet Our KimVet Team
Our employees are hired for their unique set of skills. These skills allow us to provide outstanding service to both our patients and our clients, in order to optimally nurture the human-animal bond. We have given time, resources and shared knowledge with our community and our environment and will continue doing so. Providing steadfast veterinary care with empathy and integrity remains our lifelong commitment. We are committed to continuous investment in the growth of our team members, a commitment we take very seriously. We challenge our teams to actively take responsibility for their own self-development.
KimVet Medical Team
Dr. Donovan Smith
Veterinarian/Director
Our hospital director and flamingo enthusiast, Dr Donovan Smith was one of the first to join the Kimberley Veterinary Clinic family.
Having graduated from Onderstepoort in 2007, he returned to where he was born and raised as a farm lad, just outside Kimberley.
Kimberley Boys’ High is his alma mater and when asked why he became a veterinarian, his answer was simple and sure. Since before he could remember, his mother told him that this was what he wanted to do, and so it became a reality. In his sparse spare time he enjoys gardening and spending time with those he cares most about. His favourite part of the job is internal medicine and he absolutely thrives in this field. Mainly focusing on companion animals, with a tad of exotics, he never shies away from the average horse or farm animal.
Shall the records reflect, although excellent and painfully perfectionist, surgery has never been his favourite part of being a veterinarian.
The three things that drive this passionate man is the knowledge of knowing he has helped an animal that cannot help itself, the gratitude shown by their owners and the support system of people who understand him and who have his back.
His favourite quote is straight forward, “I believe in what goes around comes around.”
What you put out in the universe is a big part of who you are.
Dr. Odette Burger
Veterinarian
KimVet Front Of House Team
All these friendly faces are the first thing you see as you walk into the practice!
All of them play capital roles in this well-oiled machine. They are tight-knit cogs who toil relentlessly and are all lovely people who are indispensable to our success.
Anne Mahayni
Front Of House
Rina van Eeden
Front Of House
Toy Smith
Front Of House
Chantel Viljoen
Front Of House
Leana Kriel
Front Of House
KimVet Medical Assistants Team
You may not have much contact with these men and these ladies, but, make no mistake – they are a crucial part of our family. They are the ones who get down and dirty and who ensure that the doctors and nurse can safely treat your four-legged friend. These men and women work incredibly hard and deserve endless praise for their steadfast commitment.
Albert Springbok
Medical Assistant
Dawid Abrams
Medical Assistant
Alfred Motsoalakgoro
Medical Assistant
Michelle Horing
Medical Assistant
Minah Dikgetsi
Medical Assistant
KimVet Vet Shop Team, Pet Essentials Team & Pet Products Team
Our expert Vet Shop team consists of Jeanne Mayo and Jean Marie Ridgard. Come have a look at all we have to offer at the Monument Heights Shopping Centre! Our expert Pet Essentials team consists of Palesa Mothudi and Kagisho Nyl. Come have a look at all we have to offer at the New Park Shopping Centre! Our expert Pet Products team consists of Nadine Basson and Janika Botha. Come have a look at all we have to offer at the Rhodesdene Shopping Centre!
Jeanne Mayo
Vet Shop Sales Assistant
Jean Marie Ridgard
Vet Shop Sales Assistant
Palesa Mothudi
Pet Essentials Sales Assistant
Kagisho Nyl
Pet Essentials Assistant
Nadine Basson
Pet Products Sales Assistant
What makes us different?
INTEGRITY
What do we do when no one else is looking? Our team acts with integrity and honesty. We focus on putting ourselves in the shoes of others and we strive to do the right thing, always. We’re honest, transparent and committed to doing what’s best for our patients, our clients and our company. We openly collaborate in pursuit of the truth and firmly believe in the power of science, devotion and unbridled passion. We have no tolerance for politics, hidden agendas or passive-aggressive behavior.
COMPASSION
We have empathy for every one of our patients, their owners and our staff. Our unique way of connecting with the people around us is accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate suffering and to promote strength and endurance. After all, we are all in this together.
TRUST
We firmly believe in reliability and truth among staff members and clients. We are an authentic team that values commitment and faith, focusing on serving the community and our patients honestly.
RESPECT
We highly esteem each individual client and staff member. It is our diversity and respect for one another, our patients and our clients that sets us apart from other businesses.
ENTHUSIASM
We value a healing environment enveloped in contagious enthusiasm. We yearn for a revolution in the pet care industry, especially in South Africa. Complacency kills.
