Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital

Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital We offer a full veterinary service including medicine, surgery, dentistry, micro-chipping, exotic an We offer a full veterinary service at our hospital. Gazendam

The Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital, is situated in the beautiful suburb of Newlands, in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, Western Cape. This includes medicine, surgery, dentistry, physical rehabilitation, micro-chipping, exotic animal care, and limited grooming and boarding services for your pet. Our emphasis is on preventative medicine, but we are staffed and equipped to provide for most any ill

ness, injury, or concern. We will provide you with clear recommendations and then help you make the best decision for your pet’s healthcare needs by explaining each option. We are here to serve you and your pet and provide you the quality of service you want and deserve. The on-site staff will help you in our Veterinary Retail shop with all your requirements. If we don't have it we will source it. Our vets travel throughout Cape Town, from the Peninsula and the Southern Suburbs to the Northern Suburbs and further. We want the best standards of healthcare for our own pets and we aim to provide that same standard for our patients. The Blue Cross Vet is a registered member of the South African Veterinary Associations (SAVA). Small Animal Doctors:
Dr P. Bernhardi
Dr L. Bebbington
Dr H. Steyn
Dr K. Franz

Equine Doctors:
Dr JF. Triegaardt
Dr B.

Today, our team swapped plain socks for bright colours in support of Mental Health Awareness. As healthcare professional...
05/06/2026

Today, our team swapped plain socks for bright colours in support of Mental Health Awareness. As healthcare professionals, doctors dedicate their lives to caring for others, often placing their own wellbeing last.

Mental health matters for everyone — including those who spend their days looking after patients. Taking care of ourselves is not a luxury; it's an essential part of providing the best care possible.

To all the doctors, veterinarians, nurses, support staff, and healthcare workers: thank you for the compassion, dedication, and resilience you show every day. Remember that your wellbeing matters too.

🐾 FOUND DOG – PLEASE SHARE 🐾A stray dog was found in the Claremont area today.she has no collar and no microchip, and we...
29/05/2026

🐾 FOUND DOG – PLEASE SHARE 🐾

A stray dog was found in the Claremont area today.

she has no collar and no microchip, and we are trying to help locate her owners as soon as possible.

If you recognise this dog or have any information that may help reunite her with her family, please contact us directly.

Please share this post to help us find his owners and get her safely back home. 🐶

Don't forget! you can enjoy 5% OFF Hill’s Science Plan every time you visit — exclusively for our clients. 💙Give your pe...
26/05/2026

Don't forget! you can enjoy 5% OFF Hill’s Science Plan every time you visit — exclusively for our clients. 💙

Give your pets the nutrition trusted and recommended by veterinarians to help support lifelong health. 🐶🐱

Visit us in-store to shop the range.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Ready to head home and back to the paddock 🐴💙Thank you to the owners for trusting us with your horse’s care.
15/05/2026

Ready to head home and back to the paddock 🐴💙
Thank you to the owners for trusting us with your horse’s care.

The weather outside is cold, wet, and a bit dangerous, so it’s important to keep both your family and furry companions s...
11/05/2026

The weather outside is cold, wet, and a bit dangerous, so it’s important to keep both your family and furry companions safe and warm this winter. 💙

Here are a few simple ways to help your pets stay comfortable during the colder months:

🔥 Keep them warm
- Provide warm bedding away from drafts
- Use pet jerseys or jackets for short-haired pets
- Bring pets indoors during extreme weather
- Make sure they always have access to fresh water

🎾 Beat the winter boredom
Cold weather can mean less outdoor time, so try keeping busy indoors with:

- Treat puzzle toys
- Hide-and-seek games
- Short training sessions
- Tug toys and gentle play
- Enrichment activities

🐾 Remember:
Older pets, puppies, kittens, and short-haired breeds may feel the cold more and often need extra warmth and care during winter.

Stay safe, stay warm, and give your pets an extra cuddle from all of us here at Blue Cross. 💙❄️

🐾 FOUND CAT – PLEASE SHARE 🐾A very friendly stray male cat was found today in the Wytham Estate, Kenilworth area.He has ...
08/05/2026

🐾 FOUND CAT – PLEASE SHARE 🐾

A very friendly stray male cat was found today in the Wytham Estate, Kenilworth area.

He has no collar and no microchip, and we are hoping to reunite him with his owners as soon as possible.

If you recognise him or have any information that may help us locate his family, please contact us directly.

Please share this post to help get him safely back home. 🐱

Good health starts with what’s in their bowl. 🐾As part of our Blue Cross x Hill’s VIP Programme, clients can enjoy a 5% ...
05/05/2026

Good health starts with what’s in their bowl. 🐾

As part of our Blue Cross x Hill’s VIP Programme, clients can enjoy a 5% benefit on Hill’s Science Plan food for cats and dogs.

Developed by veterinarians and nutritionists, Hill’s Science Plan provides precisely balanced daily nutrition to support lifelong health.

Because better nutrition means better health.

📍 Available exclusively at Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital


’s Pet Nutrition

Henry certainly knew how to make his appointment the main event of the day 🐑Dr. Triegaardt was delighted to visit Henry ...
04/05/2026

Henry certainly knew how to make his appointment the main event of the day 🐑

Dr. Triegaardt was delighted to visit Henry for a thorough on-farm check-up. From wellness assessments to herd health support, we’re committed to bringing experienced veterinary care right to where it’s needed most.

It’s always a privilege working with animals like Henry—still full of character, still keeping everyone on their toes, just with a little extra wisdom (and a slightly slower pace these days).

Thank you for trusting us with your animals’ care 💛

29/04/2026

🏷️ Why Microchipping Your Pet Matters 🐾

A collar can fall off. Tags can fade. But a microchip stays with your pet for life.

Every week, lost pets are brought in to a vet with no collar, no microchip, and no way to contact their owners. A microchip gives your pet the best chance of being identified quickly and safely if they ever go missing.

Microchipping is:
✔ Quick and simple
✔ Safe and permanent
✔ Affordable
✔ The most reliable form of identification

A microchip is only the size of a grain of rice, but it can make a life-changing difference when a lost pet is found.

Please remember:
• Microchipping is only effective if your contact details are kept up to date
• Indoor pets should be microchipped too
• Collars and tags are helpful, but they should never replace a microchip
• You can visit your vet to have your pet’s microchip scanned and checked

It doesn’t cost anything to pop in and have your pet scanned to confirm their microchip is working and linked to the correct contact details.

If your details have changed, updating them could make all the difference in getting your pet home safely.

Microchipping helps make sure they have the best chance of finding their way back to you. 🐶🐱

If your pet is not microchipped, or you’d like to check that their chip is registered and up to date, speak to our team or visit us for a quick scan.

29/04/2026

🏷️ Why Microchipping Your Pet Matters 🐾

A collar can fall off. Tags can fade. But a microchip stays with your pet for life.

Every vet has seen lost pets who are brought in with no collar, no microchip, and no way to contact their owners. A microchip gives your pet the best chance of being identified quickly and safely if they ever go missing.

Microchipping is:
✔ Quick and simple
✔ Safe and permanent
✔ Affordable
✔ The most reliable form of owner identification

Please remember:
• Microchipping is only effective if your contact details are kept up to date
• Indoor pets should be microchipped too
• You can visit your vet to have your pet’s microchip scanned and checked

It doesn’t cost anything to pop in and have your pet scanned to confirm their microchip is working and linked to the correct contact details.

If your details have changed, updating them could make all the difference in getting your pet home safely 🐶🐱

If your pet is not microchipped, speak to our team about getting one for your pet.
Contact us at 021 - 674 4090.

Address

45 Main Street
Newlands
7700

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 18:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00
17:00 - 17:30
Wednesday 07:30 - 18:30
Thursday 07:30 - 18:30
Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 09:00 - 14:00
17:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 11:00
17:00 - 17:30

Telephone

+27216744090

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