Info for referring Veterinarians
Thank you for entrusting Valley Farm Animal Hospital with your patient’s specialist treatment. We are a multi-disciplinary facility and accept referral cases for surgery, diagnostics, medical care, ophthalmic exams and surgery, critical care, renal dialysis, breeding and reproduction and infectious isolation hospitalisation.
How to refer a patient
All patients must be referred by a veterinary practice.
Except in the case of emergencies all referrals are seen by appointment only. Please call and make an appointment or ask your client to do so. If you would rather book directly on line please click here , our contact number is 012 991 3573.
Ensure the client knows to starve their pet on the morning of the appointment. We know many clients have far to travel so we try when possible to admit the pet on the same day for work-ups, operations etc.
Cost estimates can be given at the time of booking and we strongly advise giving clients an accurate cost estimate before making the referral. If you would like a price list please request one by email admin@valleyfarmvet.co.za For a more accurate estimate please contact us and we will assist you. Radiographs can be sent by What’s App to 066 302 2901 or email to reception@valleyfarmvet.co.za
Please provide the client with a case history, radiographs and test results – the more information the better. If you would rather email these to the practice please use reception@valleyfarmvet.co.za or you can What’s App to 066 302 2901
Surgical referrals
- Dr Tim Krafft (special interest GP) take referrals of all surgical cases including cruciate repairs, fractures, spinal surgery, BOAS surgery (with specialist anesthetist) and soft tissue surgery.
Medical referrals
- Dr Ryan Freidlein (Specialist Physician), Dr Dean De Kock (special interest GP), Dr Luzanne van der Laan (special interest GP) take referrals for a full range of medical conditions including oncology, cardiac, hormonal imbalances, gastrointestinal conditions and dermatology.
Should you wish us to provide only diagnostic services such as a CT or sonar scan we will be very happy to do so. We will still need some basic information to determine the risk of the procedure to the patient and the relevance of the procedure. Please be aware that if only a procedure is requested, ONLY the results of the procedure will be forwarded to you.
Ophthalmology
- Dr Lo-An Odayar (Specialist Ophthalmologist) is with us on Monday and Tuesday for all ophthalmic cases. She operates weekly performing extraocular and intraocular surgeries including cataract surgery / phacoemulsification.
Gynaecology
- Dr Susan Fouché (specialist gynaecologist) takes referrals for all reproductive problems as well as breeding soundness, estrous monitoring and fresh semen AI
Anaesthesia and Pain Management
- Dr Gareth Zeiler, Specialist Anaesthetist, is on staff to support our clinicians with high risk anaesthesia and critical care cases. He offers pain management clinics with the support of other team members.
Over-night and critical care patientsÂ
Valley Farm Animal Hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and we offer a well-equipped High Care Ward. Please call us before 18:00 for overnight cases so we can prepare all the necessary accommodation and equipment. Please ensure the patient is sent with all necessary information for us to continue care and react appropriately should a crises arise.
All patients will be referred back to you when treatment is completed, or for ongoing after-care if necessary. You will be sent a detailed report on discharge of the patient. If you do not receive a referral report, please contact us and we will remedy this as soon as possible.
Payment
Please ensure your client is aware that we require a 50% deposit on admission to the hospital and all accounts must be settled in full when the patient leaves the hospital. We accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. We have secure access to the internet for electronic transfers. For pets insured with Medipet or OnePlan and accounts in excess of R5,000 we can process direct claims and may in some circumstances not require a deposit for these pets. We have also partnered with Mediwallet for those clients that need financial assistance.
Referral Price List March 2023
The list below covers most of the common types of cases referred to us but we are able to assist with other less common conditions, please contact us for an estimate if you do not see what you need here.
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Whilst we have tried to include all expected expenses these are just estimates and a more tailored cost can be given after the initial consultation / examination.
Please send patient history, reports, test results and radiographs for all referral patients.
 Patients will be admitted on day of consultation and should arrive having been starved for 12hrs | ||
Medical work up |  Inc. Consultation and most necessary diagnostic work. | R9,000 – R14,000 |
A patient can be referred for diagnostic test only but will need to see one of our veterinarians for a consultation before we proceed.                                                 Prices below do NOT include the consultation. | ||
 CT Scan | Incl. Anaesthetic, CT scan and report Contrast as necessary |  R6,000 – R8,000 |
Ultrasound scan |  | R1,200 – R2,800 |
Endoscopy examination Nasal Scope and CT of nose |   | R8,000 – R10,000 R14,000 |
 MRI (Pretoria Pet MRI situated on-site) | Inc. anaesthetic, MRI scan and report  |  R8,500 |
CSF collection and analysis  | Inc. anaesthetic, CSF sampling and analysis  | R7,500 |
 Such as squamous cell carcinomas, fibrosarcoma, melanoma and mast cell tumours specifically when lesions are in difficult surgical positions to obtain clear margins. Chemo medication injected and electro therapy applied under anaesthetic. Most Patients only need one treatment  For more information contact Dr Ryan Friedlein on 082 379 9056 | ||
 Electrochemotherapy | Inc. specialist consultation | R5,000 – R6,000 |
 Follow up treatment |  | R3,500 – R4,500 |
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Renal Dialysis   | Acute and chronic renal Failure. Heart failure with pulmonary oedema  | R9,000 |
Subsequent treatments | Â | R5,000 |
Plasma Exchange Dialysis | Immune mediated disease | R12,500 |
Activated Charcoal Dialysis | Acute intoxication | R12,500 |
 Useful for cranial and spinal trauma / IVDD recovery, also to assist delayed bone healing, skin healing. | ||
 One hour session | Patient size limited by size of chamber to +/- 20Kg dog | R975 |
 Currently used for pain management of osteoarthritis cases, keratoconjunctivitis sicca and cycad toxicity treatment. For more information | ||
|  |  |  R13,000 – R18,000 |
 Consultation | With Dr Lo-an Odayar | R1460 |
Stem Cell Therapy | For keratoconjunctivitis sicca | R13,000 – R16,000 |
 Cataract surgery unilateral  | Inc. ERG and ultrasound | R28,000 |
 Cataract surgery bilateral | Inc. ERG and ultrasound | R32,000 |
 Replacement lens on above | Price per lens | R2,800 |
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 All cost estimates given include the surgery as stated and post op care for 24hrs after the surgery. Pre-op stabilisation and workups are not included neither is ongoing post op care, physio or revisits for dressings or x-rays. | ||
Orthopaedic Surgery | ||
Fractures: For more accurate estimate send X-rays to reception@valleyfarmvet.co.za or by What’s App to 066 302 2901  | ||
 Pelvic –       Ilium –       Sacroiliac luxation per side –       Acetabulum |  | R17,000 – R25,000 R17,000 R22,500 – R29,000 |
 Long bones –       Plate Osteosynthesis –       Large / complicated  –       External skeletal fixation   |  | R17,000 – R24,000 Up to R35,000  R15,000- R20,000 |
Surgery of the thoracic limb  | ||
Shoulder –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â OCD per side –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Biceps release | Â | Â Â R15,000 R12,550 – R16,600 Â |
Elbow –       T or Y fractures  –       Fragmented Medical Coronoid |  Unilateral Bilateral | R22,000  R16,000 R26,700 |
Surgery of the Pelvic limb | ||
Hip –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â FHNE –Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Open reduction | Â | Â Â R14,300 R24,000 |
Stifle –       TPLO  –       CCW (cranial closing wedge)  –       TTA  –       CBLO  –       Extracapsular  –       MPL: Tibial crest transposition  –       MPL: Ridgestop |  Small dogs less than 15Kg Large dogs Small dogs less than 15Kg  Small dogs less than 15Kg  Small dogs less than 10Kg   Small dogs 5kg to 15Kg Large dogs Small dogs 5Kg to 15Kg Large dogs |   R34,000  R22,000 – R24,000 R28,000 – R34,000 R22,000  R24,000 – R28,000  R14,000 R18,000 R24,000 R22,000 R36,000 |
 The estimates listed include the necessary imaging required to diagnose and 5 days post-operative hospitalisation  | ||
Disc disease | Small dogs less than 15Kg Large dogs | R30,00 – R35,000 R38,000 – R45,000 |
Vertebral fracture |  | R35,000 – R45,000 |
Atlantoaxial subluxation | Â | R35,000 |
Cardio / respiratory | ||
Laryngeal debarking | Â | R16,000 |
Laryngeal tie back | Â | R23,600 |
Brachycephalic syndrome surgery  | Inc: soft pallet resection, nares | R18,000 |
Lung lobectomy |  | R28,000 – R34,000 |
Pericardiectomy | Â | R25,000 |
Abdominal – GIT | ||
Exploratory Laparotomy | With histopathology samples | R16,000 – R20,000 |
GDV including gastropexy | If medically stable | R14,000 – R20,000 |
Gastrotomy / enterotomy | Inc. two nights post-operative hospitalisation  | R25,000 |
Gastrectomy/enterectomy | Â Inc. two nights post- operative hospitalisation | R25,000 |
Abdominal – Urinary  | ||
Cystotomy | Inc. two nights post- operative hospitalisation  | R18,000 |
Urethrostomy –       Perineal –       Scrotal | Inc. three nights post- operative hospitalisation  |  R16,00 – R19,000 R20,000 |
Consultation Fee | Â With Dr Dorianne Elliot NB: We are unable to assist with venomous snakes and large primates. Â | R850 |
Bird Grooming |  Wings, Beak, Nails  | Per area: R115 |
Rabbit Dental | Â Simple no extractions. Includes GA Â | R1,100 |
Consultation Fee | Â With Dr Susan Fouche | R1050 |
Follow up Consultation fee | Â With Dr Susan Fouche | R445 |
 For all of the below add a consultation fee for the first visit and a follow up consultation for subsequent visits | ||
Oestrous Monitoring | Inc. Vaginoscopy and vaginal cytology | R620 |
Breeding Soundness exam for Male dogs | Inc. Semen collection and evaluation (BSE) | R910 |
Artificial Insemination – Fresh semen | Inc. Semen collection and evaluation and insemination | R1,400 |
Pregnancy Diagnosis | Pregnancy ultrasound | R295 |