Dr Nicola Colborne graduated from Onderstepoort in 2012 and joined West Acres Animal Hospital in 2013. She became a co-owner of the practice in 2020 and took on full ownership in 2025. Dr Nicola holds an honours degree in small animal medicine and ophthalmology, and has a special interest in both small animal medicine and surgery, as well as equine work. She is passionate about getting to know pets and their families, and is dedicated to providing each patient with the highest level of care.

Dr Jacqui Hardy graduated from Onderstepoort in 2014 and joined the West Acres family the following year. She has a special interest in small animal medicine and dentistry, and loves working with pet owners to find long-term solutions for challenging health problems such as chronic skin conditions and arthritis. Dr Jacqui is passionate about making pets feel their best and helping families enjoy many happy, healthy years together.

Dr Ulandi du Toit graduated from Onderstepoort in 2018 and became part of our team at the end of 2020. She has a special interest in small animal surgery and medicine, and is passionate about giving every pet the gentle, high-quality care they deserve. Dr Ulandi enjoys building trusting relationships with pets and their families, making each visit as comfortable as possible.

Dr Katoo Machtelinckx graduated from Onderstepoort in 2022 and joined our practice in early 2024. She also holds an honours degree in equine practice and has a special interest in small animal surgery. Dr Katoo is dedicated to giving every patient the best possible care and enjoys working closely with pet parents to make sure their furry family members stay happy and healthy.