Team

Dr. O. Marvan

Doctor Oran Marvan
 

My name is Oran Marvan. I'm married to Simona and together we have two children, Emma and Adam, and a dachshund named Noya. I love travelling, motorcycling and skiing. Also, I like to play tennis in my spare time.

I dreamt about being a veterinarian since I was a little child, which is why I've decided to study to become one. After university, I decided to specialize in emergencies and orthopaedics of pets. Later, I also specialized in birds and exotic animals. I attend many workshops, trainings and conferences. I love my job a lot: the variation is enourmous! It happens that at only one day I can be an internist, gynaecologist , orthopaedist , surgeon and radiologist for pets, birds and exotics.

Above all, I love to help animals, to communicate with their owners and being part of their emotions. I go to work with a smile every day :)

Dr. S. Marvan PhD

Simona Marvan
 

My name is Simona Marvan. Many of my family members are veterinarians, so I dreamt to become one too. I followed my dream and I graduated as a veterinarian in 2003. After graduation, I decided to continue studying and obtain my PhD. I have been drawn to behavioural, stress responses of animals and animal welfare the whole of my life.

Together with my husband Oran, I have two children and a dachshund named Noya.For now, I am a full time mother, but I am available by appointment for a behavioural consultation for your cat or dog. Also, I can be your helping hand with the training of your dog.

Furthermore, I am responsible for all the administration, accounting and public relations of the clinic. Last but not least: I like to run in my spare time and to ski during winter.

Drs. B. Bitter

Dr. B. Bitter
 

I am Belinda Bitter and I work as a veterinarian at Dierenkliniek het Zicht since October 2011.

I don`t have any pets at home at the time, but I grew up surrounded by cats and a dog. Ever since I was little I loved animals and I spent a lot of time on the children`s farm when I was little child. The first time I accompanied my parents to the local veterinarian with our cat, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian too.

I have studied veterinary medicine at the University of Utrecht after finishing high school in Southern-Limburg. I specialized in small animals with an extra interest in exotic animals. I also find wildlife fascinating and therefor I conducted a research on the reproduction cycle of white rhinoceros` in a game park in South Africa during my studies.

In my spare time I like to play handbal, read a book or go out with friends. I also love to travel! Previous summer I traveled through Central America during 3 months with my boyfriend.

Being a veterinarian is never boring and always challenging. Working with both animals and people makes the work extra interesting.

Ingrid

Ingrid
 

Hello, my name is Ingrid van Lier. Back at my childhood, I knew I would become a Para-veterinary. You could always find me between the animals at the children's farm and I have been riding horses till I was 18. At home, we have had some cats, a dog, a rabbit and occasionally a horse in our backyard. I took animals home regularly.

After high school (MAVO), I studied at the Maaskant College in Maassluis (1 day of school, 4 days of working/internship). In 1994, I received my degree as a Para-veterinary. During the same year, my profession got licensed and a degree was legally required.

I'm working at veterinary clinic "Het Zicht" since January 1994 and I can still say that I have made my hobby into my work. During the past years, I attended several refreshers to stay up to date including trainings on behaviour , fluid therapy, communication, dietician , diseases in rodents. Besides this, I have organised several puppy celebrations.

In addition I have three main passions: my children, partner and Mack (the new Welsh corgi at the clinic).

Sandy

Sandy
 

I am Sandy Groos-van Dijk, married to Johan and mother of 3 children. At home, we have 2 lovebirds and a Labrador cross (Schenna) aged 8 years who accompanies me at the clinic regularly.

After receiving my MAVO degree, I started with my training as an animal carer. For this study, I have had several internships at animal shops, asylums, animal rescue and at veterinary clinic "Het Zicht". During my training, I got the option to become a Para-veterinary. I took this chance and after a very busy year of 2 trainings at the same time (including the corresponding internships), I passed both of them.

I was offered a job at veterinary clinic "Het Zicht" directly after graduation and I still enjoy working here after 12 years. Over the years, I attended many refreshers to stay up to date. I'm working part-time and on Thursdays, my main activity is trimming cats. Also, I'm very interested in our ultrasound device and in the near future, I will certainly attend some extra training to specialise in ultrasound.

Marieke

Marieke
 

My name is Marieke Priester, I originate from Zeeland, but I live in Rijswijk now together with my friend Michael. We have two pretty Maine Coon cats named Daan and Ashika living at my parents.

After I graduated high school with a VWO degree, I decided to take the plunge and study at KATHO (Catholic Academy) in the South-West of Flanders. Here, I received my Bachelor degree in agricultural- and bio technology, with specialisation towards animal care. During my study, I have had several internships: at a research facility with seals and porpoises and at a veterinary clinic in Hulst which is also specialized in birds.

I've had my final internship at a game preserve in South Africa, where they tried to save endangered species such as the cheetahby breeding and providing information to the locals.

Just after my return to the Netherlands, I applied for a job at veterinary clinic "Het Zicht". I am working here as a Para-veterinary since August 2010.