Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic

21/12/2024

❤️Little Bixely Bear our therapy pony came to visit yesterday.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

19/12/2024

Good morning,

Our client has lost his male black and white Tuxedo cat Socks on his way to our practice. Last seen running down Pearl Road, Abbotsford. If anyone in the Abbotsford area spots Socks or is able to catch him, please contact the clinic on 043 726 5619 or bring him in so that we can reunite him with his owner.

10/10/2024

Book your annual health check consultation and vaccination with us today and save lives 💙💉

Call us on 043 726 5619 to make your appointment.

09/10/2024

🦷 DENTAL SPECIAL ALERT 🦷

Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic is running a dental special until the end of November 2024!

R2000 includes a full mouth examination with dental scale and polish to remove plaque and tartar build up. Take this opportunity to get your pet’s pearly whites the care they deserve!

Phone us on 043 726 5619 to make your booking and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. T’s & C’s apply. Price excludes any extractions (if necessary) and post-procedure medication.

09/10/2024

Congratulations 🥂 to our beautiful Mrs Dr Gabriella Naidoo / Morrison who married Marlon Morrison this past Week/ Weekend 🥰From your Abbotsford family we wish you all the best for your further together.

16/09/2024

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Stanley Masuku who were married this past weekend in Zimbabwe. We wish you all very best for the future and Gods richest blessings on your lives together ❤️❤️ Your Abbotsford family are with you always ❤️

06/09/2024

🐶 WE ARE HIRING 🐶

We are looking for a front desk Veterinary Receptionist to join our team in Abbotsford. The successful candidate will be responsible for greeting customers, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and ensuring the smooth running of the clinic.

This position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to multi-task, and a good work ethic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about animals, detail-oriented, and have the ability to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressured environment.

DUTIES:
Greet clients and their pets.
Answer incoming calls and schedule appointments.
Ensure the smooth running of the clinic by managing the clinical diary.
Take payments and invoice.
Manage the reception area to keep it organised.
Assist with other tasks as needed.

Job Type: Full time
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30-17:00,
Saturday 8:00-12:00
Salary: To be discussed

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Reception experience 2-4 years (preferred)
Basic knowledge of animal care (preferred)
English speaking (required)
Computer literate
No criminal record

If you think you’d make a great addition to our team, please email your CV through to us at:

[email protected]

Short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks.

14/06/2024

09/06/2024

Stan the man going well

07/06/2024

Wishing Stanley (Stan the man) all the best as he takes on the Comrades Marathon this year! 🎉 We know he doesn't need luck because he's already shown incredible perseverance and dedication. Stanley has trained very hard for this moment, and we're all incredibly proud of him. We have no doubt he'll bring back a gold medal. Go, Stanley!

05/06/2024

Caroline de Bruin and her therapy pony

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20/05/2024

Treat your feline friend to some crunchy BISKITYY treats .80 😻

20/05/2024

*PLEASE TAKE NOTE*

We will be closed on elections day 29th of May .

For emergencies please call our afterhours number and you will be diverted to the vet on call .
071 892 4814

17/05/2024

Reasons to microchip your pet.

**Permanent Identification**
Unlike collars and tags that can fall off or be removed, a microchip provides a permanent form of identification for your pet. It's a tiny device, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted under your pet’s skin and contains a unique ID number.

**Quick Recovery**
If your pet gets lost, having a microchip greatly increases the chances of being reunited. Animal shelters and veterinary clinics can scan the microchip to retrieve your contact information and quickly get in touch with you.

**Simple and Safe**
The microchipping procedure is quick and safe, similar to a routine vaccination. Your pet won't even need anesthesia, and the process is virtually painless.

**Cost-Effective**
Microchipping is a one-time expense that provides lifelong identification. Considering the peace of mind it offers, it's a small price to pay for the safety of your pet.

Feel free to share your experiences with microchipping or ask any questions in the comments!

Stay safe and give your pets an extra hug today!

24/04/2024

📢 We will be closed on the 27th of April and on May 1st.

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06/04/2024

Congratulations🎉 to our 3 finalists who were drawn for the Vetsbrand Win a TV📺 competition. On behalf of Vetsbrand and Abbotsford Veterinary Clinic, we would like to thank you all for your continued support.

🥁And the winner is... Mrs. Pat Sparg! Congratulations, and we hope you enjoy your new TV!"😁

"Thanks to Vetsbrand, nobody left empty-handed! Everyone's a winner and went home with top-quality Vetsbrand products. 🎉"

05/04/2024

Not all hero’s wear capes

Meet Lexi, she did a great deed and donated blood for a dog in need.

BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR PATIENTS THAT:

Are anaemic due to trauma or surgery
Are anaemic due to disease such as biliary or other haemolytic anaemias
Have a clotting problem due to rat poison toxicity (eg warfarin) or liver failure
Have a critical blood protein loss which needs plasma to increase levels, e.g. puppies with parvovirus diarrhoea

TO BECOME A BLOOD DONOR YOUR DOG WILL NEED TO FIT A CERTAIN CRITERIA:

*The donor must be healthy and well-tempered.
*Between 1-6 years of age and fully vaccinated.
*Over 26 kg of body weight to be able to donate 450 ml blood.
*Tick control measures must be up to date.
*If a heart murmur, seizures or any other chronic disease were diagnosed the dog is not fit for donation.
*If your pet previously received a blood donation it is not recommend to become a donor.
*Pets can donate blood every 3 months

TO BECOME A BLOOD DONOR YOUR CAT WILL NEED TO FIT A CERTAIN CRITERIA:

* Must be between 1-8 years old
* Weight must be over 4kg
* Must be FIV/FELV negative
*Fully vaccinated
*Never received a blood transfusion
*No Chronic conditions

HOW CAN MY PET BECOME A BLOOD DONOR?

Please send us an email if you would like your pet to be added to our list of blood donor candidates .
As we are not a blood bank we can not store the blood long-term and will reach out to you when the need arises for your pet to donate .

There will be no cost charged to the donor .The donor dog/cat will receive a small incentive for their service .

For more information please contact us
043 726 5619
[email protected]