Receptionists

Nicole studied Zoology, Psychology and Classical Civilisations at Rhodes University and graduated in 2012.

She then went on to complete a course in conservation and thereafter gained experience through volunteer work and also did proof-reading for MA students on the side.

Nicole joined us in 2014 as a veterinary receptionist. Nicole has a keen interest in archery, pistol shooting and clay sculpting. She is currently in the process of re-entering the academic community and has applied to Onderstepoort with the intention to study veterinary nursing.

In 2018 Jeannine completed a BSc degree in Zoology and Biochemistry. In 2019 she obtained her honours in Zoology at the North West University.

She then gained experience as a volunteer working with several different animals including cheetahs, rhinos, caracals, servals, genets, hedgehogs, tortoises and many bird and mammal species, before joining our team in 2021. Jeannine has a love for bunnies and has many of her own.

Her hobbies include spending time with friends and family. She loves the outdoors and participating in all sorts of outdoor activities.

Jess spent the past decade moving between South Africa and Europe for both work and travel.

She has a degree in Communication Sciences and an extensive background in hospitality. Jess is an avid reader, amateur birdwatcher and a full time mom to four fur-monsters – two bull terrier X Jack Russells: Esbie & Otis, and two rescue kitties: Frank and Gracie.

She joined our team in 2021 as a veterinary receptionist.

Nadia matriculated in 2013 after which she took a gap year to further her love of horse riding. She has worked for a number of years in a frontline position within the veterinary industry. Nadia joined our reception team in May 2022.

She absolutely adores animals and has a horse, four cats and two dogs of her own. Nadia’s favourite thing is to spend her free time at the stables, take her dogs for walks and go on adventures with her husband.

Tristan joined our team in 2016 as a part-time student receptionist on both the veterinary and retail side. In 2022, he completed his honours in Zoology and Industrial Microbiology. He endeavours to continue research in the field of herpetology.

Currently his research interest lies in applying powerful machine learning techniques in the field of South African reptile and amphibian ecology and conservation. Tristan’s passion lies with chemistry, computers, reptiles and amphibians and particularly field work.

His home is filled with a diverse array of creatures and he likes to collect and cultivate rare indigenous succulents. Tristan plans to publish a collaborative project in 2022 about horned adder ecology.