The people who'll look after your pet.

Dr Janine Jugdawooh

Originally from Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Jugdawooh brings a gentle, unhurried manner to every consultation. Nervous dogs and anxious cats settle quickly in her hands, and owners value how carefully she explains what she has found and what their options are.

She is a firm believer in lifelong learning, and keeps her medicine current through ongoing professional development. That mix of careful handling and up-to-date knowledge makes her as much at home with a puppy's first visit as with a more involved medical case.

Dr Luschen Govender

Dr Govender qualified from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Veterinary Science at Onderstepoort, and brings that training straight into the consulting room and the theatre.

One of the younger vets on our team, he is already a highly capable clinician who applies current, evidence-based veterinary science with sound judgement. He is thorough in his examinations and clear in his explanations.

Above all he is naturally caring and compassionate. Patients and owners warm to him quickly, and he has become a valued part of the Brackenhurst team.

Dr Zanelle Jansen

Dr Jansen is a calm, thorough clinician who believes good medicine starts with listening. She takes the time to hear the whole story, because the small details an owner notices at home are often what lead to the right diagnosis.

She explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly and without jargon, so that owners can make confident, informed decisions about their pet's care. Her steady, reassuring manner makes her a favourite with pets, and with owners who find vet visits stressful.

Dr Muhammad Bhyat

Dr Bhyat's special interest is internal medicine, and he is at his best with a case that has no obvious answer: the pet with vague signs, puzzling blood results or several problems at once. He works through these methodically, using our in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy, and calls on CT and MRI when a case needs it, until he reaches a clear diagnosis and a plan.

Sharp, curious and never put off by a challenge, he is also the team's go-to for clinical technology, helping keep our diagnostic equipment and digital systems working the way they should.

Dr Maggie Lee

Dr Lee works with us as a locum veterinarian, providing consulting and clinical cover across the team.

She has fitted easily into the way we work, bringing the same careful, considerate approach to every patient. Owners who see her can expect the same standard of care, and the same attention to their pet's history, as with any of our permanent vets.