All our staff are enthusiastic, dedicated to providing high quality, loving care to your pet and committed to continuously seeking to improve their knowledge and skills as well as striving for the best management practices.
Vets
Dr Sue Willetts BVSc
Dr Sue qualified at Onderstepoort in 1986 and worked in a mixed practice for a few months before moving to the Northern Cape for two years. After another year in small animal practice, she and Dr Dave took over the vet practice in Bromhof. Three years later they moved to Bolivia in South America, to work as missionaries until opening the clinic in Ruimsig. Dr Sue appreciates the value of alternative treatments as an adjunct to conventional veterinary medicine and has a particular interest in pet wellness. When not at the clinic Dr Sue enjoys being in her garden or walking her dogs in the park.
Dr Dave Shipster BVSc
Dr Dave qualified at Onderstepoort in 1986 and after a two year 
stint in the Northern Cape, spent some time in mixed animal practice on the West of Johannesburg before taking over Bromhof Vet Clinic. Three years later they moved to Bolivia, where, among other things Dr Dave was called on to help poor rural farmers with their animal health needs. This ended with their return to South Africa and the eventual opening of Ruimsig Vet Clinic. Dr Dave takes care of most of the administrative details of running the clinic and enjoys interaction with pets and owners alike! When not in the clinic, one is likely to find Dr Dave outdoors somewhere, watching his sons play sport or on his mountain bike on some dusty trail.
Dr Dave & Dr Sue have three sons who are involved in the life and activities of Ruimsig Vet Clinic, making it a truly family business!
Front Staff
Our friendly and efficient front staff receive ongoing product training and are able to help you choose the correct diets and other accessories for your family pet from our practice shop. Reception duties are shared between Matt and Bastienne.
Matt
Matt joined the staff in November 2018 and has been here ever since, he studied with Graham and has known the Shipster family for many years. His main role is to welcome clients as they enter the premisis and help them where possible, whether that be with getting pet food, carrying heavy bags out to the car or keeping them company while they wait for their consult. When not in reception Matt helps out around the property where needed.
Bastienne
Clinic Assisstant
Alexia
Kennel Hands
Calvin
Calvin has been a long serving member of the Ruimsig Veterinary Clinic Staff and is a "jack of all trades". Whether it be assisting in the hospital, cleaning the ward or fixing things around the property, Calvin is more than happy to help out wherever needed.
Edgar
Edgar is responsible for the clinic parlour and has completed an Advanced Grooming Course with Distinction from 'Fluffs and Tuffs'. He spends most of his time at the clinic making sure that your beloved fur children look good and feel great.
Austine
Austine's main role at the clinic is to help out in the hospital and the ward; to make sure that the Doctors have all that they need for surgery so that everything goes smoothly as well as take care of patients while they are either arriving for surgery, recovering from surgery or being discharged from hospital. He is a vital part of the team here at Ruimsig Veterinary Clinic.
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