About Us

At Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care for your furry family members. With a team of highly skilled veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, we strive to offer the best possible veterinary services in a warm and welcoming environment. Our commitment is to the well-being and happiness of your pets, and we go the extra mile to ensure they receive the highest standard of medical care and attention.

CONSULTATION HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 07:30 – 18:30
SATURDAYS: 09:00 – 14:00 AND 17:00 – 18:00
SUNDAYS: 10:00 – 11:00 AND 17:00 – 17:30
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 10:00 – 11:00 AND 17:00 – 17:30

99
Years of experience

Hospital/ Clinic

Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital

Service Offered

Vaccinations, Emergency services, Wellness exams, Surgery, Grooming, Dental care,

Practice Number

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Professional Experience

99 years of experience. We are the most established practice in the country.

Additional Services

Hospital

Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and well-trained staff to assist during procedures. Our hospital services include but are not limited to:

Dental Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Video Endoscopy
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Laboratory Diagnostic Services
Rhinoscopy
Small Animal Department


Our vets and staff attend Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs within the veterinary industry.

Vaccinations
Sterilization
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Ultrasonography + Digital Radiology
Endoscopy
Equine Department

Our vets are registered with the Equine Clinicians Group. Our call out fee has a reduced charge travelling to Hout Bay and Noordhoek on a Monday and Wednesday.

Mobile radiography
Ultrasonography
Video Endoscopy
Lameness Workup
Medical investigations
Referral work

Street View

Working Hours

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  • Monday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Sunday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Get In Touch

Dr. Liam Bebbington

DIRECTOR | BSC HONS. BVSC | SMALL ANIMAL VET

Liam graduated from Onderstepoort in Pretoria in 2001 and has been with Blue Cross since 2010. He enjoys small animal medicine and surgery. He has a keen interest in cats, dogs, rats, and reptiles.

Dr. Herman Steyn

BVSC | SMALL ANIMAL VET

Herman graduated from Onderstepoort in 1977 and has many years of experience. He has a keen interest in ophthalmology, surgery and dentistry.

Dr. Francois Triegaardt

DIRECTOR | BVSC | EQUINE VET

Francois, our equine surgeon since 1980, specializes in equine surgery, lameness, endurance horses, and breeding. He's a part-time farmer who enjoys family outrides with his wife Sandra and their two veterinarian daughters, one of whom specializes in equine surgery at Onderstepoort. For equine related queries, you can call Francois at 083 227 0182.

Dr. Cynthia Donnellan

BVSC MMED VET | EQUINE VET

Cynthia, our equine medicine physician since 2009, holds a Masters in Equine Internal Medicine and previously lectured at Onderstepoort. She and Dr. Bebbington have two kids (Tessa and James) and a family of 3 dogs, a cat, and 2 birds. Cynthia's hobbies include hiking, camping, climbing, surfing, horse riding, and reading. For equine related queries, you can call Cynthia at 083 227 0182.

Dr. Paul Bernhardi

DIRECTOR | BSC (AGRIC) HON. BVSC | SMALL ANIMAL VET

Paul, a small animal vet at Blue Cross since 2001, cares for various pets, including pocket pets like rabbits and hamsters. He's married to Samantha, has two children, and enjoys cycling, running, and charity work, providing free sterilizations for a local animal rescue organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Cross Veterinary founded, and where is it located?

Blue Cross Veterinary was founded in 1924 and is situated in the beautiful suburb of Newlands in Cape Town, Western Cape.

What types of animals do you provide veterinary services for?

Blue Cross Veterinary provides veterinary services for both large and small animals, covering a wide range of species from horses, cattle, and sheep to dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, rats, and even the occasional snake.

What services are offered for small animals at Blue Cross Veterinary?

Our Small Animal Department provides a variety of services, including sterilization, dental care, weight control clinics, surgery, ultrasonography, general anaesthetic monitoring, vaccinations, internal medicine, rehabilitation, endoscopy, bathing and dipping, and more.

What services are available for equine animals?

Our Equine Department offers services such as mobile radiography, ultrasonography, video endoscopy, education, medical investigations, colic surgery, in-house laboratory, lameness workup, surgery, vaccinations, and referral pathology.

Do you have an in-house hospital, and what services are provided there?

Yes, we have a hospital that offers a wide range of services for both small and large animals. This includes vaccinations, sterilization, dentals, non-routine surgery, ultrasonography, digital radiology, endoscopy, general anaesthetic monitoring, in-house blood analysis, emergency care, and more.

Do you offer pre-purchase examinations for horses?

Yes, our vets are available for pre-purchase examinations for all types of horses.

How can I make an appointment or contact Blue Cross Veterinary in case of emergencies?

You can make appointments or reach us in case of emergencies by calling our emergency hours telephone number at +27 21 674 4090. Please note that after-hours, public holiday, and Sunday consultations may incur a surcharge, and invoices should be settled on presentation or on the discharge of the patient.

 
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