Kamfinsa Veterinary Surgery started off in 1982 as a branch clinic of the Hatfied Veterinary Hospital. Hatfield Veterinary Hospital was started in 1958 by Dr. John Adams and was taken over by Dr. Anthony Donohoe in 1980 when Dr. John Adams returned to UK. Dr. Anthony Donohoe qualified as a veterinarian from Onderstepoort in 1970 and had worked under the guidance of Dr. John Adams for 10 years. H
e had grown up in a veterinary family with his father working in Matabeleland as veterinarian since 1949. In 1983 he married Dr. Helene Meintjes who also qualified from Onderstepoort in 1983. Together they have 6 children of whom, at this stage, one is studying to be a veterinarian. Initially Kamfinsa Veterinary Clinic was situated under the TM Supermarket at the Kamfinsa Shopping Centre where DV 8 restaurant is now). All surgical cases were taken by ambulance to the Hatfield Hospital daily. In 1994 we moved into the house at 20 Court Road as the practice had expanded and we needed more space. The property was surrounded by large pine trees that had to be excavated in order to form what is now the front car park. Since then we have expanded the building and grown the practice into what it is today with 2 consulting areas, a theater, a dental area, X ray room, ultrasound room, kenneling for hospitalisation of animals, as well as an administration area. 2013 saw the first phase of further expansion with the formation of a large hospital and surgical prep room area. The second phase of expansion is imminent including the formation of a new kennel area, cattery, surgical packing area and a larger pet warehouse area for the provision of pet- care products. Since 2012 we have upgraded our equipment to include a new dental scaling machine, a new X- ray unit and a state of the art ultrasound machine. In May 2013 we stated a 24- hour service whereby we have a veterinarian on duty at the practice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is essential for the care of hospitalised animals during the night especially those needing critical care. Other than the qualified veterinarians on duty at all times, our staff includes 4 experienced veterinary assistants, 2 helpers, reception staff, administration staff and a fully qualified veterinary nurse. Our aim is to provide the best veterinary service to you and your pets that we are capable of, at all times. To this end our veterinarians continually attend courses and conferences in order to learn the latest techniques and treatments and learn about the latest equipment that is available world wide.
