Animal & Avian Hospital | Diere- en Voëlhospitaal
Your friendly, approachable vet in your Nelspruit community, offering you and your pet the highest level of care – since 1997!
Everything we do is aimed at helping you and your pet whenever you need us.
We offer special vets, nurses and support staff for your special pets.
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Please note - No walk-ins, strictly by appointment only
Cnr of Van Wijk and Giraffe Street , Mbombela, South Africa
+27 (0) 13 744 1836
info@vwsvet.co.za
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📞 +27 (0) 82 441 7084
Trading Hours
Monday - Friday: 08h00 - 06h00
Saturday: 08h00 - 12h00
Sunday/Public Holidays: 11h00 - 11h30
After hour rates apply outside these hours
Your Fur-baby
Having a furry companion is about friendship, companionship, loyalty and unconditional love. Its about putting another creature’s needs before your own and opening your heart.
It’s about communicating without words, but with a pat on the head, a scratch behind the ear, or a wag of the tail.
Nobody understands the special bond you share with your pet better than our team.
We know first hand the joys and the sorrows that come along with caring for a pet. That’s why we strive to provide such a high level of service to our clients and patients.
Online Shop
Order your dog, cat, horse, bird and exotic pets food and products online and save! Free delivery in Nelspruit.
Amazing Procedures
Read about some incredible and interesting surgeries that we have done in the past.
What our clients say
Read the testimonials submitted by all the happy clients of Van Wijk Street Vet.
What We Do
We offer a wide range of services. Our passion is your animal’s health.
Whether you’re new to the Lowveld, recently welcomed a new four-legged member to your family or searching for an experienced veterinarian who will provide you and your loved one with the respect and compassion you both deserve, we invite you to our Van Wijk Street Veterinary Hospital.
Medical & Surgical Care
Spays, neuters, growth removals, wound repairs, endoscopies, colonoscopies, ultrasounds, dental surgeries & excotic animal surgery
full dental facilities
Dental X-rays, consultations, cleaning, extractions, root canal and care and prevention
Multiple exam rooms
3 exam rooms and a separate isolation ward
Complete pharmacy
Parasite control, shampoos, supplements, antibiotics
Food & retail products
Prescription, therapeutic diets, weight control diets and weight loss programs available
DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS
Reproductive problem analysis, behavioural consultations, dermatology consults, diagnostic lab analysis, boarding of dogs and cats
Pet Resources
Poisoning of pet animals with carbamates and organophosphates
A variety of agricultural insecticide products are utilised daily to control insects in crops as well as in our homes and gardens. Various products are also registered for the control of external parasites on dogs, cats, horses and livestock. A range of chemical...
Parvovirus
Listen to Dr Christo talk to Radio Laeveld: What is parvovirus? Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog by direct or indirect contact with their faeces. Dogs become infected through oral contact with canine parvovirus in...
Hot Spots (Pyotraumatic Dermatitis)
Pyotraumatic dermatitis commonly known as "Hot Spots" are bacterial infections of the skin associated with inflammation. It can be extremely uncomfortable for the animal. What are the main causes of "Hot Spots"? Commonly caused by Staphylococcus intermedius bacteria...
Hairballs in Cats
There's nothing quite like the glorious feeling of stepping out of your warm bed onto a cold, squishy, slimy hairball! Perhaps we should feel flattered that our beloved feline companion has left a piece of herself as a special gift for us, but frankly, most of us...
Kennel Cough
What is kennel cough? | How will I know if my dog has kennel cough? | What treatment will my dog need? | How can I prevent my dog from getting kennel cough? What is kennel cough? Infectious canine tracheobronchitis (kennel cough) is a highly contagious, infectious...
FIV & FeLV
What is FIV and FeLV? | How is FIV and FeLV spread? | How will I know if my cat has FIV or FeLV? | How do you treat a cat with FIV or FeLV? | How can I prevent my cat from contracting FIV or FeLV? | Can people become infected with FIV or FeLV? WHAT IS FIV AND FeLV?...