about us
Welcome to Fynbos Animal Hospital. We know how important your furry loved ones are to you. That is why you can count on us for the well being and happiness of your pets.

Small Animal Consultation and Surgery.
Consultation: General screening tests for disease, routine blood smears, fecal flotation, dermatological investigation, microchipping, deworming, vaccination.
Surgery: Routine sterilizations, common soft tissue surgery such as bite wounds, traumatic wound cancer removal, oral surgery for jaw fractures.

In-House Blood Analysis.
We currently only do blood chemistry. We send our Hematology away.
We offer full chemistry panel plus SDMA + TT4 and electrolyte analysis.

Production Animal and Equine Call Outs and Services.
We drive as far as possible for our clients.
Cattle: Calves, dystocia’s, cesarean sections, pregnancy tests and general consultations, vaccinations and herd health.
Horses: Colic examinations, general consultations and surgery, movement permits, Vaccinations etc.

Dentistry, Radiology, Ultrasonography and Pharmacy
Dentistry: Scaling and polishing, deciduous tooth removal, General oral health care
Radiology: Portable radiological services for on farm equine and bovine radiology. Pregnancy determinization in small animals. Orthopedic fracture diagnosis. Soft tissue disease identification /screening.
Ultrasound: Pregnancy determination in small animals, sheep, wildlife, horses and cattle. Reproductive cycle monitoring in equines and cattle. General diagnosis of disease of abdominal organs in small animals. Soft tissue injury scanning in horses such as ligament injuries.
Pharmacy: Dispensing of chronic prescription medication.

Wildlife Services
Capture and chemical immobilization of wildlife for purposes such as transport, microchipping, parasite treatment, clinical examination and surgery.

Fertility Testing
If you are planning on breeding your farm animals, fertility testing and soundness exams prior to pregnancy are recommended. Along with physical examinations, other veterinary tests such as ultrasound, culture, cytology, and biopsies may be performed as well to determine fertility or infertility.
These exams identify genetic abnormalities or problems in the animal that could cause complications when reproducing.
Meet the team at Fynbos Animal Hospital

Dr Ivan van Wyk
BVSc
Also completed one year post graduate diploma in orthopedic surgery
- and his wife Eunice van Wyk

Runaldo Vermeulen
Animal assistant and general worker

Yolanda Basson
Reception
Fynbos Animal Hospital has 2 consultation rooms and 1 theater.

We currently have a Blood Chemistry Machine, as well as an Anesthesia Machine & X-ray Machine. And we also now have an Ultrasound Machine.
Fynbos Animal Hospital has 2 consultation rooms and 1 theater.

We currently have a Blood Chemistry Machine, as well as an Anesthesia Machine & X-ray Machine. And we also now have an Ultrasound Machine.
Fynbos Animal Hospital proudly stock the following:
• Avian Supplements and Food
• Dog and Cat Food
• Small animal Treats and Supplements (oral, joint & skin care)
• Pet Toys and Accessories
• Deworming Medication
• Canned Food
• Tick and Flea Medication.
Fynbos Animal Hospital proudly stock the following:
• Avian Supplements and Food
• Dog and Cat Food
• Small animal Treats and Supplements (oral, joint & skin care)
• Pet Toys and Accessories
• Deworming Medication
• Canned Food
• Tick and Flea Medication.
“Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”
George Eliot
FAQ's
There are long term health benefits to your pet when it is spayed or neutered. Ask your veterinarian to explain these. Obviously, the primary benefit is controlling the pet population and reducing the numbers of unplanned, unwanted pets.
If you “adopt” or “take in” the animal, you become the owner and therefore are responsible for the animal’s care. Hopefully, a healthy animal is your reward for trying to do the right thing.
Veterinarians are routinely faced with these cases. Most will work out a satisfactory arrangement with the person who wants to pursue treatment for the animal. Defining the financial commitment for the animal at the initial visit can help avoid financial problems later on.
Making the decision to take in a stray should only be done with the same careful consideration that is involved in purchasing or adopting a new pet. Veterinary expenses are not assessed based on the method by which a pet is acquired.
If you cannot accept financial responsibility for a stray animal, it should be taken to your local SPCA or other animal sanctuary.
Not only is it unethical and illegal to prescribe for an animal that hasn’t been physically examined by a veterinarian, it is also impossible to come up with an accurate diagnosis and rational plan of treatment.
A veterinarian can’t make a diagnoses based on symptoms only as observed by an owner. The outward signs may be an indication of any number of internal causes with a wide variety of clinical treatments. A complete physical examination and other diagnostic tests are required to determine the cause of the symptoms and best course of treatment.
It is in the best interest of your pet to get a routine check-up plus all the necessary vaccines as determined by your veterinarian to maintain your pet’s good health. There are many infectious diseases of animals, many of them fatal to your pet. The additional cost of the vaccines which prevent these diseases is often quite minimal. Administering vaccines is a safe, easy and cost effective way to prevent disease. Many veterinarians have written material on the recommended vaccinations your pet needs, and would be happy to provide this to you.
When your pet is admitted to the practice we will make every effort to explain what will happen during the course of the day. Once our investigations or surgery are complete we will immediately try to contact you by phone to update you.
Puppies should be vaccinated at 3 months old with a booster vaccination required a month later and a booster given within 12 months of original vaccination . Thereafter animals who live in Rabies endemic areas like KwaZulu Natal should be given a rabies vaccination every year and animals living in non-Rabies endemic areas every 3 years by law, but preferably also yearly, because in places like Johannesburg which is non-Rabies endemic there have been several outbreaks of Rabies in the past few years.
Al factual information was gathered by Modern Medicine, Bayfield Veterinary Services.
