MEET THE TEAM
DR CAREL BREYTENBACH
VETERINARIAN
Dr Carel Breytenbach qualified at the University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort in 1994. He soon after started working at Muldersdrift Animal Clinic where he gained vital experience in the hard knocks and let downs that life throws at us, but in this he made lifelong friends.
His invaluable knowledge and wisdom through all these years of experience and learning have served in making him the renowned Veterinarian he is today.
It is in the trying times that he learnt respect is both something to be given and received.
True to Veterinarians, he’s always had the ability to communicate better with the
four-legged species then the two-legged ones, but by his own admission this skill
has improved with age.
In his spare time, he is a proud breeder of Carlu Great Danes. His aim being to
breed a Great Dane as close as possible to the Breed Standard, whilst also
spreading his immense love for Great Danes amongst all people. He also has a beloved Game Farm that brings him the utmost joy and holds a very special place in his heart, as spending time in nature is a truly valued privilege to him. “All creatures Great and Small, I love them all.” Is most definitely the truest
embodiment both professionally and privately for our ever-valued Dr Carel Breytenbach.
DR MICHAEL SUTTON
VETERINARIAN
Dr Michael Sutton who graduated from Onderstepoort in 2017, has been an integral part of Muldersdrift Animal Clinic since he walked through the door. His kind and caring nature has seen him thrive over the years with our clinic. Many a patient and owner are grateful for his undying dedication to all animals that cross his path.
Dr Mike has passions in all the veterinary fields and thrives when learning new skills or an opportunity in bettering his current skills is presented to him. He takes a special liking for the adventurous tasks we get presented with, such as jackal captures and darting of wildlife etc. His passion for Equines has grown in leaps and bounds over the passing years, which sees him doing many a tendon scan or X-ray workup on
our equine friends. His love for them seems to be as undying as his love for restoring classic motorcycles! Which on his off time you will find him doing no doubt.
His keen mind for learning and growth across the various aspects of Veterinary
Science have seen him perform tricky orthopaedic operations, one in particular for a rescue case that made our local newspapers! His love, care and kind, soft spoken nature, as well as his unwavering dedication to all animals that cross his path truly do make him a vet in a million!
DR TANICA BERRY
VETERINARIAN
Dr Tanica joined the Muldersdrift family in 2023, after completing her community service year.
Dr Tanica grew up with a deep love for the bushveld and the abundance of wonders nature has to offer.
She has an incredible love for all animals, and is a true embodiment of our clinics motto, "All Creatures Great and Small"
She finds herself thriving in the massive variety of mixed animal work our Clinic has to offer, as her passion for animals is vast and stretches across all spheres, breeds and species!
She also has a very keen interest in Production Animals and can often be found hard at work formulating plans and procedures to better and improve production farms near and far! This being said she loves the challenge of a small animal surgery too!
Dr Tanica is always keen to learn and take on new challenges, and is never found shying away from anything!
Her knowledge and work ethic are invaluable and greatly appreciated by all.
When not working, she spends her free time with her family and her 3 beloved dogs.
DR BIANCA VAN DER MERWE
VETERINARIAN
Dr Bianca van der Merwe graduated from Onderstepoort in 2022 and started working at Muldersdrift vet after her community service year at Randfontein.
She is keen to take on any creature that comes through the door and is excited about any opportunity to expand her skillset.
Her love for horses is deeply rooted by her own two mares, and her sense of adventure springs from overlanding trips with her husband.
She is an adventurer by heart, and loves to live life to its fullest! Dr Bianca is almost always found with a huge smile on her and fills the Practice with many laughs on a daily basis.
She has a huge passion and interest in working with Equines, but loves all creatures that cross her path.
LEANNE GILBERSON
PRACTICE MANAGER
Leanne joined the Muldersdrift Animal Clinic team in April 2017. She has grown up in front of our eyes to become a responsible young woman on whom we can depend not only to establish the smooth day-to-day running of the practice but also for moral support when life gets tough. She is the first face our clients see when they enter the practice, and she has a soft heart and is kindly spoken. Leanne has a menagerie of pets at home, all weird, rescued, and deeply loved. She loves her boy, her dad, and life. In her spare time, she makes sure to enjoy life to the fullest even though that may result in headaches the next morning. Though life has thrown her some challenges, Leanne has remained steadfast on the road of bettering herself and life for those around her. She's a remarkable young woman now but will forever remain the youngster of the family.
SR LUCILL BREYTENBACH
VETERINARY NURSE
Sr Lucill Breytenbach is the truest embodiment of Muldersdrift Animal Clinic and genuinely the core of our Muldersdrift family. Absolutely everything that’s great about our practice begins and ends with Lucill.
Over the many years she’s seen it all and continues to showcase her love and care for all furry friends, particularly the Great Dane variety! She’s Never far away from the practice, always there lending an ear and advice, or a helping hand. Carrying the team through our toughest journeys, our greatest moments and all of our accomplishments has become second nature to her...
Oh, and did I mention……... she’s a pretty skilled nurse too!!!!
She too, like her husband, shares a passion for the outdoors and nature, and revels in the time spent on their game farm with many a Great Dane side by side. There’s definitely something about being in the calm of nature that makes these two the power duo of our Practice…. this I’m sure of!!!! Either that, or it’s the Great Danes. 
BRIGITTE GERICK
RECEPTIONIST
Brigitte has been at the clinic for many a year now, and is officially part of the furniture! Her dedication and loyalty have been on showcase over the passing years and the majority of our clientele know her for just that. Her kind hearted and soft spoken nature, as well as care for all animals has seen her flourish here.
Through ever changing times and the growth of the practice, Brigitte has remained a constant!! Dependable and as hard working as the day she started here. We envision the next years being just as great!
She is the mother of two very cute fur babies and spends her free time doting on their every need. Her friendship and kindness have not only had an impact on her work colleagues, but her friends and family alike. She truly does remind us all that goodness and genuine care do exist.
JACOB MOFOKENG
ASSISTANT
Jacob, Affectionately known as Jakes or Dr J has been with the clinic almost as long as the doors have been open. His knowledge and expertise gained in these years have proven to be invaluable.
Over the years he has shown to be an expert handler with the utmost compassion for all the furry patients in his care.
His dedication to the Muldersdrift Veterinary Clinic has been unwavering for over 2 decades now!!
He is the proud father to three young men, whom bring him abundant joy and happiness.
We all look forward to many more years to come, working with our much appreciated and valued Dr J!
JACOB MOKWENA
ASSISTANT
The second Jacob in our team, joined us back in 2018. Since then he has become a vital part of our team and a much depended on handler and kennel assistant. His love and care for all animals that come into our clinic is always there for all to see.
His dedication and caring nature have seen him blossom over his years at the clinic.
Jacob has 2 children which he absolutely adores! The youngest of which, a little boy, ensures to keep him very busy on his off time.
A valued member of our team, and someone whom we look forward to many more years of working together with.