Vet
Referrals
We believe in empowering our colleagues to help their patients and our team of specialists is always available to assist with advice, support, and supply the services your practice may not.
Referring a Patient
To ensure a smooth visit for your client, please schedule an appointment or for an urgent case, call ahead to let us know they are on their way. Please send us a basic history and lab results or x-rays that pertain to the current problem. We prefer this via email (reception@valleyfarmvet.co.za) or you can send it with the client but we know your time is precious and if you just want to take quick screenshots and send them by What’s App (066 302 2901) you are welcome to do so as long as they are legible.
Clients are increasingly cost-sensitive and become very upset if we need to repeat tests etc. because we do not have the patient information from the referring vet.
Over Night Care
We are fully staffed at night, with a veterinarian, a veterinary nurse, an AHT, and support staff on duty, and are always happy to provide overnight care for your in-patients.
For critical patients, there is the option to have on-site care from an Emergency and Critical Care resident. Â
Overnight cases must arrive before 19h00 and be collected by 09h00 the following day. We will require a full history and contact numbers for the decision-makers should the patient’s condition require changes to their treatment.
CPD Events
We regularly hold FREE SAVC-accredited events at Valley Farm.
Each event is designed to be full of practical insights that you can use immediately to benefit your patients in your practice.
Upcoming events:
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We are always interested in hearing what topics you would like covered, so please email referrals@valleyfarmvet.co.za with feedback and suggestions or complete this form.
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