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St Helier
Veterinary
Staff
Meet our experienced and caring Veterinary team

Dr Rourke Crosson
BVSc
Dr Rourke Crosson Graduated from Onderstepoort in 2007. After graduation, he jumped into mixed animal practice and joined Mooi River Veterinary Clinic. The James Herriot Lifestyle of mixed rural practice was only the beginning of a love affair with all things Veterinary.
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In 2011, Dr Rourke Crosson decided to venture on his own and bought Northway Veterinary Clinic. Northway Veterinary Clinic is a thriving practice still operating in Durban North. It is a practice that has become known for good service and family veterinary care.
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In 2020, Dr Rourke Crosson took the leap to expand the veterinary service offering to include St Helier Veterinary Hospital. St Helier has an incredible facility boasting a purpose built design, specifically for the needs of Veterinary care.
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Dr Rourke Crosson has a special interest in bridging the gap between human and animals to provide excellent veterinary care. The dynamics of veterinary care are ever evolving. Bringing gold standard veterinary medicine and surgery to our patients is our ultimate goal.

Sr Julia Baker
BA PGCE DVN
Sr Julia Baker is our Veterinary Nurse. She had obtained a BA in Geography and Environmental Science followed by a Post Graduate certificate in Education at Rhodes University before following her dream of becoming a veterinary nurse.
In 2017 Julia received her Diploma in Veterinary Nursing from Onderstepoort. Julia has worked abroad before joining the St Helier Team in 2018. Julia is highly trained and experienced in theatre assistance, medical nursing, critical care, laboratory techniques, basic pharmacology and medication administration.
Her technical skills include rehabilitation, wound care, bandaging, instrument use and maintenance.

VALERIE BOOLSEN
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Valerie Joined our team in January 2021 as a part time receptionist and has now moved into a full time position.
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Valerie has extensive experience in the corporate world, but has now found her happy place with lots of fur baby cuddles.
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Valerie is a dedicated grandmother who is devoted to family (both human and animal).

Sabelo Nxumalo
Sabelo joined our team in 2019. He has worked alongside vets
in busy first opinion practices for over 5 years and has gained invaluable experience in small animal and exotic animal care.
Sabelo is a quiet but greatly valued member of our team who always has a warm smile and a gentle caring approach when looking after our patients

Bheki Mtolo
Bheki joined the St Helier's team in January 2021. He has been working in the field since 2007. He has extensive experience handling animals.
Bheki has a critical eye for animal care and welfare. He is quick to lend a hand and a caring approach.

Premrose Nqache
Premrose is our newest arrival to the St Helier team as a cleaner. She is an invaluable member of the team. Keeping our clinic to the highest standards of cleanliness.
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She has a gracious smile and infectious laugh to brighten your day.