Expert Surgical Care for Your Pets
Our small animal specialist surgery services offer advanced surgical care for pets with complex medical needs. We ensure your pet receives the highest level of care in a safe and supportive environment.
Small Animal Specialist Surgery
Our team of board-certified surgeons is equipped with the latest technology and expertise to perform a wide range of specialised procedures.
Neurosurgery
Our neurosurgery services provide specialised surgical care for pets with neurological conditions, treating disorders affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your pet.
- Comprehensive Diagnostics including CT & MRI
- In-hospital rehabilitation and postoperative physiotherapy
- Advanced Surgical Techniques
Orthopaedic Surgery
Our orthopaedic surgery services provide expert care for pets with musculoskeletal issues, and treat conditions affecting your pet’s bones, joints, and ligaments, helping them regain mobility and improve their quality of life.
- Internal and External Fracture stabilisation techniques
- Surgical Stabilisation of Cruciate Ligament rupture
- Joint replacement surgery, such as Total Hip Replacement
Soft Tissue Surgery
Our soft tissue surgery services offer specialised care for a variety of internal and external conditions affecting your pets, performing procedures that address issues within the body’s organs, skin, and other soft tissues, ensuring your pet receives the best possible care.
- 24 Hour Postoperative Care
- Routine and Advanced soft tissue surgeries
- Thoracic surgery, Urogenital surgery, Gastrointestinal surgery, Vascular Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Our laparoscopic surgery services offer minimally invasive solutions for a variety of conditions in pets, performing procedures with the aim of less pain, quicker recovery times, and reduced risk of complications compared to traditional surgery.
- Arthroscopies
- Gastropexies
- Endoscopic Procedures
Specialist Veterinarians
Dr. Charlie Boucher
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon | BSc, BVSc (Hons), MMedVet (Small Animal Surgery)
Dr Charlie Boucher graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria in 2002. Shortly after qualifying he went abroad to the United Kingdom where he spent 10 years working as a veterinary surgeon in a first opinion practice. During this time, he obtained his general practitioner certificate in small animal surgery and was the practice director of as veterinary clinic in South-West London. In 2012 he returned to South Africa, to pursue a small animal surgical residency at Onderstepoort and graduated with his masters degree in small animal surgery in 2017. During his time at Onderstepoort, he was employed as a senior lecturer and in 2018 was elected head if the small animal surgery department. He enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery, but has a particular interest in orthopaedics and neurosurgery.
Specialities: Orthopaedics & Neuro Surgery
Dr. Frans van Heerden
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon | BVSc (Hons), MMedVet (Surg)
Dr Frans van Heerden graduated from Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria in 2012. After qualifying he worked as a general veterinarian in Kimberley and Nelspruit, during which time he completed an honours degree in small animal surgery. He returned to Onderstepoort in 2016, subsequently completed a residency in small animal surgery and fulfilled the requirements for a master’s degree in small animal surgery in 2019. His interests in the field of surgery are always developing, and he currently enjoys minimally invasive and orthopaedic surgery.
Specialities: Orthopaedics & Neuro Surgery
Dr. Brandan Janssens
Specialist Small Animal Surgeon | BVSc (Hons), DipECVS, Fellow Surgical Oncology
Dr. Brandan Janssens graduated from Onderstepoort in 2007. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Liverpool, followed by a fellowship in surgical oncology at Colorado State University (CSU) in 2017. He is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS) and a recognized specialist in surgical oncology by both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). In late 2023, he relocated with his family back to South Africa to join the Vetscape team.
Specialities: Soft Tissue & Oncology Surgery
Dr. Christie Boucher
Specialist Ophthalmologist | BSc, BVSc (Hons), MMedVet (Opthal)
Dr Christie Boucher completed her veterinary degree in 2000 at Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria. After which she went abroad to the United Kingdom where she worked for a number of years. It was here where she acquired an interest and love for ophthalmology and proceeded to complete a certificate of the European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies in Ophthalmology. Dr Christie has attended numerous international conferences and courses during her travels abroad. In 2012 she returned to South Africa and received the opportunity to follow her dream and study further in Ophthalmology at the University of Pretoria. She obtained her Honours degree in 2015 and qualified as a Specialist Veterinary Ophthalmologist in 2017. She has worked at the Johannesburg Animal Eye Hospital since 2016 before moving down to Cape Town in 2019.
Specialities: Ophthalmology
BOOK A CONSULTATION WITH A MEMBER OF OUR CARING, SPECIALIST TEAM
For more information about our Small Animal Specialist services, please contact us. Our dedicated team will be able to assist you with bookings, emergency call-outs and telephonic consultations.
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About Vetscape Animal Hospital
Innovation, Excellence, Dedication
Vetscape Animal Hospital was established in 2019 and has meticulously grown our facilities and specialist teams to today’s mixed practice serving equine and small animals. We collaborate with and support veterinary practices across the Western Cape to offer the best range of skills and experience for every individual case.
