Dog/Cat Referral Clinics (patients referred by private vets for specialist assistance and related services)
Private vets refer dog and cat patients to us when the diagnosis is problematic or complex, or if the patient requires specialised procedures, tests, treatment and intensive care. To cater for referred patients, we offer dedicated Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction Clinics.
The section head is Sr Sarah Johnson: Tel +27 (0)12 529 8387 [email protected] |
Dog/Cat Medicine ClinicThe Dog/Cat Medicine Clinic is responsible for the treatment and management of complicated medical conditions. Endoscopy, CT scan, radiographs, CSF tap, and ultrasound are utilised daily to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
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Dog/Cat Surgery ClinicThe Dog/Cat Surgery Clinic is responsible for the diagnostic work-up (radiographs, ultrasound, CT scan, other) and surgical correction of diverse orthopaedic, soft tissue and general conditions or diseases.
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Phumi Neluvhola | [email protected] |
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Spay clinic OVAHThe Spay clinic OVAH manages routine elective dog and cat sterilisations, which are performed at a reduced rate by supervised final year veterinary students.
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Onderstepoort Animal Rehabilitation Service (OARS)The Onderstepoort Animal Rehabilitation Service (OARS) is a valuable part of the Surgery clinic and offers physical rehabilitation to dog and cat patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. A heated swimming pool, underwater treadmill and various other therapy modalities are utilised. |
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Dog/Cat Reproduction ClinicThe Dog/Cat Reproduction Clinic is responsible for pregnancy checks, artificial insemination, caesareans and other general reproductive work. (Pregnancy blood test results are available from the Hormone Lab Tel +27 12 529 8216) |
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Intensive Care UnitOur Intensive Care Unit provides round-the-clock care to all critically ill in-house dog and cat patients. The unit is equipped with specialised equipment, and is manned 24/7 by qualified veterinary and para-veterinary personnel, assisted by final year veterinary and veterinary nursing students. Tel +27 12 529 8211/8109 to enquire about a patient. |
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Madri Harding | [email protected] |
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