Team – our veterinarians & staff

Visiting the vet can be stressful for pets, and sometimes for their owners too. At Dierenkliniek Westlandgracht, we create a calm environment with personal attention and care tailored to your pet’s needs.

Dierenkliniek Westlandgracht was founded by veterinarian Sarah Farrand. With over nine years of experience and a special passion for dentistry in dogs and cats, she decided to start her own clinic. Together with a small, dedicated team of veterinary nurses, she is building a practice that is both professional and approachable.

In addition to general veterinary care, we place special focus on dentistry. After all, a healthy, pain-free mouth significantly contributes to overall quality of life. We also adhere to the principles of Cat Friendly Practice (ISFM), ensuring that cats feel as safe and comfortable as possible during their visit.

We believe that good care starts with trust and collaboration. That’s why we are always happy to take the time for your questions and concerns.

We believe the best care starts with trust and open communication. That’s why we take the time for your questions and concerns. We look forward to welcoming you and your pet to our clinic.

I’m Sarah, a veterinarian for dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. After years of working in clinics in Amsterdam and England, I’m now fulfilling my dream of opening my own practice: Dierenkliniek Westlandgracht.

My biggest passion is dentistry, because a healthy mouth means less pain and a happier, healthier life. Alongside dentistry, I provide first-line consultations and, together with my team, ensure every patient receives the best possible care.

I like to take the time to explain things clearly to pet owners, so you feel confident about the choices for your pet. At home, I share my life with my cats, Coconut and Beer, and I love riding my horse, Lena. I’m also a board member of Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Netherlands, supporting projects that connect healthy animals with healthy people and a healthy planet.

Jurjen is a veterinary nurse and a permanent member of our clinic team. Our collaboration began during his internship at Dierenkliniek Amsterdam, where he continued working after completing it. That’s where we discovered our shared interest in dentistry and anaesthesia, and since then, we have become a well-coordinated team.

With his extensive experience in dentistry, anaesthesia, and caring for hospitalised patients, Jurjen is a key support in the clinic. He works calmly, carefully, and with great attention to the well-being of every animal.

In his free time, Jurjen enjoys going to the cinema, practising karate, and often cat-sits in Amsterdam. Even outside of work, caring for animals plays an important role in his life.

Crissy graduated as a veterinary nurse in 2022 and has been happily working at Dierenkliniek Duivendrecht ever since. She has a wide range of interests, but her greatest passion lies in assisting during surgeries. With her calm personality, she quickly puts both animals and their owners at ease.

To help with the start-up of Dierenkliniek Westlandgracht, Crissy will be joining us on Fridays for the first three months. After that, she will return full-time to her regular workplace in Duivendrecht, where she is an indispensable part of the team.

In her free time, Crissy enjoys walking with her dogs, Cosy and Flore.

Our team

Sarah Farrand

Jurjen Göbel

Crissy van Wijnen