Dr Ajit Bholla

Dr Ajit Bholla joined Brackenhurst Vet in 2014 and has since become the owner and guardian of the Brackenhurst Vet name. He has a big heart for animals, a brilliant mind for medical cases and vast surgical expertise. His passion for excellence and innovation has propelled the practice to many exciting new advancements in veterinary care and service provision, while his aptitude as a leader has built an amazing team of dedicated individuals. He is married to a fellow vet and enjoys unwinding from a long day with a game of golf or a glass of good whiskey.

Dr Roxanne Mavrides

Dr Roxanne Mavrides joined the Brackenhurst Vet team as a locum after completing her studies in 2014. Her dedication and ability to work under pressure earned her a permanent position the following year. Since then she has been tirelessly serving the cats and dogs of Alberton with great passion and commitment. She now draws from a wealth of experience in clinical cases and a great attention to detail that ensures all patients receive the best possible care. She is happily married with two sons and four fur babies and enjoys spending her minimal free time pursuing her love for dancing.

Dr Alley Hartley

Dr Alley Hartley is originally from Hout Bay, but after a harrowing rural Limpopo community service, she chose the Brackenhurst Vet family as her new place to settle. Her big personality adds great colour to the practice, while her earnest dedication to her patients and incredible mind for clinical cases make her a valuable member of the team. She is good at rising to meet a challenge and having a firm hand in difficult situations. Her biggest soft spot is for kittens but her passion extends to all the furry creatures that cross her path. She is married with two pugs and a GSP and enjoys pottery and running to relieve stress and allow her to eat more cookies.

Dr Cheri-lee Gazendam

Dr Cheri-lee Gazendam returned to her Joburg South roots in January 2022, slotting so seamlessly into the Brackenhurst Vet team that it was like she had always been a part of it. Her unwavering commitment to her colleagues and her deep care for each clinical case quickly won over staff and clients alike. She is a hard worker and consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty. She has great surgery ambitions and an unquenchable desire to better her knowledge and skills in all areas of veterinary life. She has a huge love for Great Danes and would have a house full of them if they didn’t eat so much. Her spare time is filled with knitting and crocheting, and falling asleep in front of the TV.

Dr Janine Jugdawooh

Dr Janine Jugdawooh came to us from Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal. It might not at first be obvious, but she has a hidden strength and determination that are of great value in her profession. Over the years she has grown exponentially in her confidence and acumen as a vet. She is now a force to be reconned with, always learning and improving her medicine knowledge and surgical skills. She also has a passion for plants and fish, so if she is not at work, you will find her with her three rescue fur babies, working in her garden.

Dr Maggie Lee

Dr Maggie Lee joined Brackenhurst Vet in 2024 after spending some time in KZN and her home country of Taiwan. Her bubbly enthusiasm brings great light to those around her and her hunger to advance her skills and knowledge is an asset to her profession. She cares deeply about every case and embraces every challenge as an opportunity to better herself, always eager to get involved wherever she can. She is currently studying acupuncture to add to and diversify to her large veterinary skill set. She is very family focused and is also a big foody, relishing trying new restaurants with family and friends.

Practice Manager

As practice manager, Kelly Rae is entrusted with a wide range of responsibilities that ensure the smooth running of the practice in terms of administration, finance and personnel. Her high level of organisation together with her firm but fair hand and great patience makes her perfectly suited to this position.

She is accompanied by Bane and Ollie, our practice dogs. Apart from providing copious amounts of love and joy, they also form part of the team by donating blood to help save lives.

Reception

The team is comprised of Sharon, Marla and Natasha during the week and Aungie and Anzelle on weekends. They have a wealth of pet related knowledge and experience, as well as special training in animal nutrition and a wide range of over the counter veterinary products. They are also equipped with a great passion for animals and a dedication to community outreach. Their friendly faces are always ready to greet anyone who visits the practice and their willingness to offer assistance makes navigating the great variety products in store much easier.

Veterinary Assistants

Our assistants are our right hand in all that happens behind the scenes. Their unrivalled skill, compassion and dedication to excellence is what enables us to provide a quality service to all who walk through our doors.

Groomers

David and Londiwe are our skilled groomers who ensure, with gentle precision, that your pets are always looking their best for every occasion.