Our Staff

Veterinarians

Dr. Johan Wessels
B.Sc.agric., B.V.Sc.

Dr. Johan is co-owner and senior veterinarian with a special interest in large animal work. He has a B.Sc. agric degree in dairy science followed by a B.V.Sc. veterinary degree from Onderstepoort. He worked as a vet in the UK for three years before settling down in Parys in 1995 when he bought Parys Animal Hospital. He works mainly with cattle (beef & dairy), sheep, horses and game.

Dr. Brigitta Wessels
B.V.Sc.

Dr. Brigitta is co-owner and senior veterinarian with a special interest in small animals. She is married to Dr. Johan and also spent three years in the UK in small animal practice before settling down in Parys. She is also the practice manager.

Dr. Jan Fouché
B.V.Sc.

Dr. Jan is the newest member of our veterinary team in 2023. We are excited to have him in Parys. He is interested in farm animals: Cattle, horses, sheep and goats.

Dr. Barend Fouché
B.V.Sc.

Dr. Barend has been with the practice for 6 months and has a special interest in your pets and their needs.

Our vets' pets

Lexi

Dr. Johan’s wild child, young and full of enthusiasm English Pointer

Rabb

Rabb is Dr. Johan’s latest puppy and bred from Lexi. He is our crazy child who greets each and every one with great enthusiasm…. naïve, playful and insists on attention.

Yaeger

Another retired old man of the Wessels family, English Pointer. You will be missed so much boy.

Meister

Dr. Brigitta’s retired loyal follower and walking friend English Pointer. RIP Meister, you will be dearly missed.

Pokkels

Dr. Brigitta’s retired fun child and cheeky accessory. Unfortunately he has passed away recently; rest in peace, Pokkels.

Hospital Assistants

Athi Mhlekwa

From September 2024 we welcome Athi Mhlekwa to the team. Athi is a registered Animal Health Technician and will be helping in the practice as well as assisting the veterinarians outdoors.

Willemien Landman

Willemien is our dedicated assistant in theatre and the kennels, caring for the nursing needs of your pets under supervision of our veterinary team.
Willemien was sadly involved in a car accident in December 2021 and has not been able to work since then. She has been let down by the state medical system.

If you feel the need to reach out to help her and her children, please contact reception on 056 811 2114.

We have a Backabuddy fundraiser for Willemien to get the surgery she needs. Please click in the link to make a donation.

Reception

Our friendly reception staff is headed up by Melanie and Alta, our senior receptionists who have been with us for many years. Ananka and Cornelia make up the group and add a youthful attitude to the team. All reception members receive training and supervision for you to receive the best possible service.

  • Melanie also assists with debtor and creditor queries.
  • Alta handles all stock and laboratory queries.
  • Ananka is the main receptionist at Parys Vet Shop and will assist you with the Parys Hills Puppy School.
  • Cornelia is a receptionist at the practice and Parys Vet shop.
  • Ananka and Cornelia will assist you with the Hills Pet Slimming Programme.

Melanie Wessels

Alta Strydom

Ananka Deyzel

Cornelia Bezuidenhout

Practice helpers

Ladies

Our friendly ladies are our dedicated cleaning staff. Elsie is dedicated to theatre and instrument cleaning. Mirriam and Agustinah keep our facility here as well as at Parys Vet Shop neat clean and tidy.

Gentlemen

Our helpful gentlemen assist with the maintenance needed to keep the practice running efficiently. Lawrence is the master of our gardens and driver. Abram is our kennel man, farm animal assistant and back up hospital assistant. Johannes is our newest staff member and fills all the gaps.

Elsie

Mirriam

Agustinah

Lawrence

Abram

Johannes