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.
Our Price List
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. 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.
Medicine Work-up and diagnostics
Patients will be admitted on day of consultation and should arrive having been starved for 12hrs
Including consultation and most necessary diagnostic work R9,000 – R14,000
Diagnostic procedure and report only
A patient can be referred for a 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 fee.
CT Scan: incl. anesthetic, contrast as necessary, CT scan and report R6,000 – R8,000
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.
- 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.
Whats App: +27663022901Â
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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Specialist Anaesthetist | Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â | R2,600 |
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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 |
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.
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