EMERGENCY
072 0881 957
EMERGENCY
072 0881 957

Vitalvet York
Street, George

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Vitalvet York Street opened its doors in 2008 as a leading retail centre for pets. This is something we continue to strive to be today - keeping everything in store or online that you might need for your pet.
Our longstanding, capable ladies know their stuff and if you need any help or have any questions, the York street team are on hand. Helping you get what your pet needs is what they thrive at and their friendly faces will allow you to relax and enjoy your shopping.
We opened our doors in 2008 as a leading retail centre for pets. This is something we continue to strive to be today - keeping everything in store or online that you might need for your pet.
Our longstanding, capable ladies know their stuff and if you need any help or have any questions, the York street team are on hand. Helping you get what your pet needs is what they thrive at and their friendly faces will allow you to relax and enjoy your shopping.
We opened our doors in 2008 as a leading retail centre for pets. This is something we continue to strive to be today - keeping everything in store or online that you might need for your pet.
Our longstanding, capable ladies know their stuff and if you need any help or have any questions, the York street team are on hand. Helping you get what your pet needs is what they thrive at and their friendly faces will allow you to relax and enjoy your shopping.

OUR SERVICES

Retail (visit online shop)
Services vary between our branches. To see which services are available at Animal Medical Centre and Mossel Bay, please visit their respective pages.

OUR SERVICES

Retail (visit online shop)
Services vary between our branches. To see which services are available at Animal Medical Center and Mossel Bay, please visit their respective pages.

OUR SERVICES

Retail (visit online shop)
Services vary between our branches. To see which services are available at Animal Medical Center and Mossel Bay, please visit their respective pages.

VACCINATIONS

Vaccinations are usually annual although needs will vary from pet to pet. Our vets and nurses have the most up to date vaccination protocols but realise its not always a one size fits all situation and we are happy to discuss vaccinations on a case by case basis. Rabies is a legal requirement in this country and we are constantly dealing with contagious disease outbreaks like parvo and canine and feline infectious respiratory diseases so vaccination remains the single most preventative action you can take to keep your pets healthy all year through.

VACCINATIONS

Vaccinations are usually annual although needs will vary from pet to pet. Our vets and nurses have the most up to date vaccination protocols but realise its not always a one size fits all situation and we are happy to discuss vaccinations on a case by case basis. Rabies is a legal requirement in this country and we are constantly dealing with contagious disease outbreaks like parvo and canine and feline infectious respiratory diseases so vaccination remains the single most preventative action you can take to keep your pets healthy all year through.

INTENSIVE CARE

All intensive care patients are looked after at Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre in George.
We have direct links with specialist vets like Dr Christiaan Triegaardt of CSSV and the veterinary opthalmologist Dr Izak Venter, as well as medical specialists who we can confer with to optimise patient outcomes and get your pet back to you in top top health as soon as possible.

We regularly refer to specialist centres in Cape Town like Panorama Veterinary Clinic and Specialist Centre, and Vetscape in Paarl.

INTENSIVE CARE

All intensive care patients are looked after at Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre in George.
We have direct links with specialist vets like Dr Christiaan Triegaardt of CSSV and the veterinary opthalmologist Dr Izak Venter, as well as medical specialists who we can confer with to optimise patient outcomes and get your pet back to you in top top health as soon as possible.

We regularly refer to specialist centres in Cape Town like Panorama Veterinary Clinic and Specialist Centre, and Vetscape in Paarl.

OUR TEAM

Our receptionists at York Street are all long standing team members and you can rest assured you are always in good hands.
Michelle Stander
– Veterinary receptionist

I have been part of the amazing Vitalvet team for 2 and a half years and I am still thanking my lucky stars to this day. Being able to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners is my ultimate!
Marlize Bauer
– Veterinary receptionist

I've been working at Vitalvet for 10 years. The part I enjoy the most is being surrounded by the best team and helping customers the best I can. I love animals in every shape and size but I favour Pitbulls and Malinois.
Eleanor Tourell
– Veterinary receptionist

I have been working at Vitalvet for 8 years and the best part of my job is helping customers and their pets with anything they need. I live for the kitty cuddle.

The entire vitalvet operation is run by our Operation Managers, Caitlynne Vorster and Chante Els. Caitlynne has been with the team since its inception and Chante joined in 2018. Together they are known in house as C and C, if you need to get anything done, they can do it. They take multitasking to a whole new level and are on hand every day to assist and make sure all three vitalvet families get things done.
Chanté Els
– Operations Manager
– Animal Health Technician

I have been at Vitalvet for 6 years and every day I am reminded of the special bond between humans and animals and I feel priviledged to be a part of that bond. Working in a veterinary clinic enables me to use my extensive skill set - from primary animal care to management and client servicing.

Caitlynne Vorster
– Operations Manager

I started working for Vitalvet in 2014 and so I have grown with the business from its small start to where we are today. Vitalvet allows me to combine my passion and love for animals with my business skills and working in a dream team makes it all worthwhile. 

Our team includes one of our talented vets from Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre – Dr. Awie de Villiers and is ably assisted by our super experienced veterinary nurse, Sr. Hollie Coates.
Dr Awie de Villiers
– CEO & Founder
– Veterinarian

BVSc, BA

I worked overseas in a corporate vet group for many years before I returned to South Africa. Although originally from Bloemfontein, we returned to George and we love it here. My mission from the beginning has been to set up a one stop shop for pet owners in George where they could always get everything they wanted and more. Building the Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre was a dream come true and now our mission is to be a 24hr care hospital for pets on the Garden Route and surrounds. I am as excited about our role in the community as I was when I first started here 16 years ago.

Sr Hollie Coates
– Veterinary Nurse

I am wife to a vet, mother of two and I have 4 furkids. Being a vet nurse has always been my calling. I thrive on playing a role in sustaining the human-animal bond.

Our cleaning team ensures our retail and customer areas are super clean at all times. We really appreciate their work.
Patricia Nonjiwa
– Cleaner
Bertwell Xhosana
– Security Guard and All-rounder

NIGHT SHIFT NURSING

We are so excited to brag about our new night nurse service. We have found ourselves admitting more and more inpatients and more complicated inpatients and we are finally able to level up and offer round the clock nursing for all of our inpatients.

This is a first for the Garden Route and is very exciting for us as we feel strongly about top notch inpatient care!

We have a nurse on site 24hours a day so you can rest assured, your pet is in good hands.

This service is only available at our Animal Medical Center based in Knysna Road, George.

REVIEWS AND COMMENTS

The staff are all very helpful and friendly. From SMS reminders for booking immunizations to advice on pet care... I was very impressed with the professional approach to client service.

JOSHUA WOLFAARDT

Always very helpful and fully stocked with anything you need really. Because there is a vet on site you can get some over counter meds for you pets which is a great help.

Candice Lieberum

Great that they are open a bit later than most. I needed dog food and my only time to shop is after work. Most places are closed but they are open until 6pm. Yay! Friendly service too. Will be back.

Emmett Green

Vital Vet Doctors and staff i must say are very friendly and helpful in all ways with my 2 nine month old pups with 6 visits in 5 weeks. I can boldly say you are the best thing that can happen to any pet and pet parent. Hard to admit a pet parent can't fill this vacuum only a good vet can fill this vacuum in a petts life. You've done a great job and we are sincerely grateful. We appreciate you for this. Thank you very much.

Gavin Harris

Most dedicated caring centre for all doggie and kitty peoples.

Peter Theunissen

Great staff, good stock levels.

Terence Kelly

Always a pleasure. Lovely competent staff, good quality products. Lovely variety.

Ronel Barkhuisen

REVIEWS AND COMMENTS

The staff are all very helpful and friendly. From SMS reminders for booking immunizations to advice on pet care... I was very impressed with the professional approach to client service.

JOSHUA WOLFAARDT

Always very helpful and fully stocked with anything you need really. Because there is a vet on site you can get some over counter meds for you pets which is a great help.

Candice Lieberum

Great that they are open a bit later than most. I needed dog food and my only time to shop is after work. Most places are closed but they are open until 6pm. Yay! Friendly service too. Will be back.

Emmett Green

Vital Vet Doctors and staff i must say are very friendly and helpful in all ways with my 2 nine month old pups with 6 visits in 5 weeks. I can boldly say you are the best thing that can happen to any pet and pet parent. Hard to admit a pet parent can't fill this vacuum only a good vet can fill this vacuum in a petts life. You've done a great job and we are sincerely grateful. We appreciate you for this. Thank you very much.

Gavin Harris

Most dedicated caring centre for all doggie and kitty peoples.

Peter Theunissen

Great staff, good stock levels.

Terence Kelly

Always a pleasure. Lovely competent staff, good quality products. Lovely variety.

Ronel Barkhuisen

REVIEWS AND COMMENTS

Vital Vet Doctors and staff i must say are very friendly and helpful in all ways with my 2 nine month old pups with 6 visits in 5 weeks. I can boldly say you are the best thing that can happen to any pet and pet parent. Hard to admit a pet parent can't fill this vacuum only a good vet can fill this vacuum in a petts life. You've done a great job and we are sincerely grateful. We appreciate you for this. Thank you very much.

Gavin Harris

Great that they are open a bit later than most. I needed dog food and my only time to shop is after work. Most places are closed but they are open until 6pm. Yay! Friendly service too. Will be back.

Emmett Green

The staff are all very helpful and friendly. From SMS reminders for booking immunizations to advice on pet care... I was very impressed with the professional approach to client service.

JOSHUA WOLFAARDT

Always very helpful and fully stocked with anything you need really. Because there is a vet on site you can get some over counter meds for you pets which is a great help.

Candice Lieberum

Most dedicated caring centre for all doggie and kitty peoples.

Peter Theunissen

Great staff, good stock levels.

Terence Kelly

Always a pleasure. Lovely competent staff, good quality products. Lovely variety.

Ronel Barkhuisen
  • OPEN HOURS: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:30 | Sat 08:00 - 13:00 | Closed: Public Holidays and Sundays
  • OPEN HOURS:
    Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:30
    Sat 08:00 - 13:00
    Closed: Public Holidays and Sundays
Public Holidays, Sundays and afterhours calls are referred to our emergency service based at Vitalvet Animal Medical Centre in George.
Useful information

Yes, we are open all-day Saturday from 08:00 – 17:00 and we are on-call 24/7 on 072 088 1957.

Yes, we have qualified veterinary nurses looking after our patients all night with veterinary oversight as needed.

Yes, we can arrange all sorts of advanced imaging here on-site and we also travel with patients to human facilities when required.

Yes, we have a separate ward for cats to minimize their stress in hospital. We also make use of pheromone products to reduce stress in hospital.

We do offer monthly repayments via FLOAT whereby we use existing credit card credit to pay your account off at zero % interest.

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Useful information

Yes, we are open all-day Saturday from 08:00 – 17:00 and we are on-call 24/7 on 072 088 1957.

Yes, we have qualified veterinary nurses looking after our patients all night with veterinary oversight as needed.

Yes, we can arrange all sorts of advanced imaging here on-site and we also travel with patients to human facilities when required.

Yes, we have a separate ward for cats to minimize their stress in hospital. We also make use of pheromone products to reduce stress in hospital.

We do offer monthly repayments via FLOAT whereby we use existing credit card credit to pay your account off at zero % interest.

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