Meet the Team
Dr Mia Farr BVSc
Veterinarian
Dr Mia Farr qualified in June 2000 from Onderstepoort. From there she worked in the United Kingdom, South Africa and Botswana. She has a keen interest in animal welfare and has spent 7 years working at various animal welfare societies where she developed an interest in surgery.
In her search to improve her skills as a vet she enrolled and completed a certificate in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute of Florida. She is passionate about integrating her skills as a western medical practitioner with complementary medicine such as acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Dr Johan Duminy BVSc
Veterinarian
Johan qualified at Onderstepoort in 1994 and worked in South Africa in a small animal private practice, before going back to Onderstepoort where he worked at the Veterinary Academic Hospital as a clinician, helping train veterinary students and nurses. He has extensive experience in an array of clinical settings in both South Africa and the UK, where he was involved with mentoring both international veterinary students and younger colleagues. He has a special interest in small animal dentistry, medicine and soft tissue surgery and diagnostics. Outside of work, he can often be found in the mountains, the sea or the kitchen!
Ilisca Van Wyk
Theatre Assistant
My name is Lisca, and I've always wanted to work with animals since I was little. I've been doing volunteer work since the age of 7 at various animal welfares. I love giving advice and helping animals wherever I can, because they are my passion. My biggest dream is to become a veterinary nurse one day.
Inke Taljaard
Receptionist
I have always loved animals from a very young age and it became my passion as I have grown older. It's a dream come true for me to be involved with animals every day and assist where I can. I am proud to be part of the team.
Ilan Samuel
Practice Manager
Ilan is Dr. Mia’s partner. in some ways a generalist, from flower farming in Kenya and running his own export company, working as a commercial pilot, to building irrigation schemes. His new job is keeping Animal Matters running as efficiently as possible, allowing the rest of the team to dedicate their time to all things veterinary.
