YOUR PETS ARE OUR FAMILY

Each of our staff have pets of their own, whom they love and cherish. They know what it’s like to bring their pets to the vet, to have them sterilised, or to have them visit a grooming parlour for the first time. It is our mission to make your pet feel at home with us to treat them as our own.

Our VETERINARY Team

Dr Brett Lourens

Dr Brett Lourens

Dr Brett graduated from Onderstepoort in 1993 with a BVSc degree. He initially practiced in Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal and his work included small animals, large farm animals as well as game animals. He relocated to Somerset West and in 2003 opened Pet Savers.

 

Brett’s veterinary philosophy is to provide his patients with the best possible treatment and will have no hesitation to refer if he believes they require specialist treatment. Brett has loved animals from a very early age. His experience assisting at veterinary clinics since his teenage years convinced him to become a veterinarian.

 

He has his “human” family Ashley and Darrian assisting him with their expertise, making Pet Savers truly a family business. He is a father to a kitty child too, a magnificent Norwegian cat named Rocky and grandfather to Foxy a ultra-friendly rescue doggie.

Dr. Gail Lombardi

BSc, BVSc Veterinarian

Dr Gail Lombardi

Dr Gail grew up on a farm riding horses before she could walk. This fostered her love for animals and inspired her to make the decision to become a veterinarian.

 

She can’t imagine her life without her cats and horses, and she strives to provide quality medical care to all her patients big and small.

Front OF HOUSE TEAM

Simone Clark

Veterinary Receptionist & Clinical Assistant

Simone has 20+ years of experience working with animals. In her free time she does dog shows and breeds with Australian Shepherds, Australian Terriers, and Jack Russel Terriers. She has numerous professional handler awards and her show ribbons can be seen in our waiting area.

Mara Steyn

Veterinary Receptionist & Clinical Assistant

Mara has been with us for 18+ years. Her knowledge and experience has been very valuable to our team. At home she has a Border Collie named Koda and 5 beautiful cats named Sylvi, Patchi, Hope, Iso and Sashi. When she isn't helping animals she is

Esmeri Painter

Veterinary Receptionist & Marketing Manager

Esmeri has been working in the pet industry for 5+ years. At home she has a Belgian Malinois named Raffie, and a rescue cat named Tigress. In her free time she enjoys exploring the country, reading and snorkeling.

GROOMING PARLOUR TEAM

Claudine

Pet Hair Stylist

Claudine has been making pets beautiful for more than 30 years and has been with Pet Savers since the beginning. At home she has a cat named Felix, and in her free time she enjoys taking a drive around the mountain on her motorbike.

Lorraine

Pet Hair Stylist

After spending her day giving your pet a make-over, Lorraine enjoys spending quality time with her family and her beloved Pitbull, Chico. She has 25+ years of experience grooming cats and dogs, and loves what she does.

Shaun

groomer

With 2 cats named Abby and A Moon, and 3 dogs named, Roxy, Romeo and Juliet, Shaun is no doubt an animal lover. He has been working with animals for 12+ years and when he isn't at work he is either at the gym, watching a movie or enjoying the outdoors.

Admire

Groomer & Driver

Admire has a beautiful Pitbull named Luke and after work he enjoys watching soccer. He has been working with animals for 13+ years and will gladly come pick up and drop off your dogs if they need a wash and you are unable to bring them to us.

Our History

2003
The year Pet Savers opened

Excitingly Pet Savers opened in 2003 as the first all-in-compassing service in the veterinary industry that included veterinary consulting rooms, grooming parlour as well as a very large pet retail area. In doing so attended to all a pets needs in one place

2016
Pet Savers went digital

With the digitally changing and retail environment, Pet Savers decided to create a digital presence with the first phase of the migration to digital marketing, defined by a presence on the social media channels. 

2020
Pet Savers upgraded grooming parlour

With the digitally changing and retail environment, Pet Savers decided to create a digital presence with the first phase of the migration to digital marketing, defined by a presence on the social media channels. 

2023
Pet Savers celebrates 20th anniversary

 This summer!