Dr Kerry Easson started at RinaldoRiverside Veterinary Clinic in December 2001 after completing her vet studies at Onderstepoort. She has always dreamt of becoming a vet. As a child, Dr Kerry's life was filled with various critters, ranging from mice to a horse. At home Dr Kerry has a menagerie of lizards, spiders, guinea pigs, doves, pigeons and chickens. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, reading, gardening, walking the dogs and spending time with friends and famil

Dr Carla Goede, originally from Johannesburg, qualified as a veterinarian in 2023. She officially joined Rinaldo Riverside Hospital in January 2026 after working there part-time for a few months. Carla loves all furry and scaly pets and has a soft spot for injured wildlife. She is currently completing her MSc thesis, titled Retrospective Analysis of Hospital Records of Dogs Presenting with Snake Envenomation at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa. In her free time, she captures snakes from people's homes, spends time with her dog, Grace, and her two cats, Chester and Soup, and enjoys birdwatching with her husband, snake catcher Nick Evans, in the incredible nature reserves that KwaZulu-Natal has to offer.

Sr Nicole Basel was born in Vanderbijlpark. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2017 and moved to Durban in 2019 to join the RinaldoRiverside Vet team. Sr Nicole has always dreamt of working with animals and her long-term dream is to get involved with wildlife rehabilitation. Sr Nicole shares her flat with her cat, Shadow, and her two hamsters, Possum and Pipsqueek. In her free time, she crochets, does other crafts and enjoys baking.  

Atandiwe Anita Mnyanda has been part of our team since July 2023 as an Animal Health Technician. She qualified in 2020 from Tsolo Agriculture and Rural Development Institute in her home town in the Eastern Cape. In her spare time, she enjoys a good workout session and loves to unwind with a movie..

Nikki de Freitas joined RinaldoRiverside Veterinary Clinic in February 2012 as practice manager. She is responsible for all of the administrative duties at the practice and is always keen to lend a helping hand in any other area she can assist in. Nikki has always had a love for animals and in December 2013 she opened the PAWsitive Puppy School, which she runs from La Lucia Vet. Her love for animals is apparent at home where she has a menagerie of pets. In her spare time she enjoys keeping fit and spending time with her 3 boys. 

Nicola Koekemoer has been part of the TAH team since 2021. Before joining us, she worked in the human healthcare field, assisting a chiropractor. Nicola enjoys being around people and is always happy to lend a helping hand wherever it's needed. She is married with two children and two beloved fur babies. In her spare time, Nicola enjoys going for walks, reading, and spoiling her colleagues with her delicious home-baked brownies.

Shaelene started her working life as a paramedic in Nelspruit for 5 years. After moving to Durban in 2019, she joined our team and eventually joined RinaldoRiverside Vet in 2021 as a receptionist. which enabled her to experience the medical field but with animals. Shaelene has a passion for both animals and people. She has 3 dogs and 2 birds of her own and in her spare time she is often found offering her assistance to any human or animal in need. 

Belinda Hammond is a born and breed Umhlanga local. She started her working life in the hotel industry where her love of working with people grew. In 2021, Belinda joined our team. She will welcome you with her vibrant, chatty personality either on the phone or in reception.  Her son, Mat, is her pride and joy. Her non-talking companions consist of 3 rescue dogs, a horse and 4 birds. In her spare time, she can be found at the stables riding her horse or enjoying time with the family. 

Selby started working at La Lucia Vet in 1987 and moved to RinaldoRiverside Vet in 2023. He took an interest in animals at a very young age and thoroughly enjoys working with and being around them. He assists with the behind-the-scenes activities, making sure the hospital and cages are always clean and providing the vet assistance with the patients. Selby is the father of 5 children and in his spare time, he enjoys photography.

Tom has worked in the veterinary field since 2007 and brings a wealth of experience to the team. He works both behind the scenes and at reception, helping to ensure the practice runs smoothly each day. Known for always having a smile on his face, Tom is also often found assisting Kerry with the handling and care of our bird patients. Outside of work, Tom is a proud father of six children and enjoys spending his spare time watching soccer.

Devika Moodley joined our team in June 2024. She is a fun-loving person who enjoys both animals and people. In her spare time, Devika enjoys nature, arts and crafts markets and watching Koi shows. Amongst the mini zoo she has at home, Devika has a very mischievous hamster named Harry.