Caring for animals
is not what we do,
it's who we are...

Florida Veterinary Hospital has been providing veterinary care of the highest standard to clients in the greater West Rand area for over 40 years and, as such, we are one of the largest and most well-established veterinary practices in Gauteng. At Florida Veterinary hospital, our credo is “Service Par Excellance” and it is thus our mission to provide a combination of customer care and veterinary care which is of the highest standard.

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Welcome to Florida Veterinary Hospital

Where love and care heal paws and hearts.

Florida Veterinary Hospital was built in the 1970’s and was specifically designed as a fully equipped small animal hospital. Along the years the hospital has evolved and modernised. It remains the largest veterinary hospital on the West Rand complete with modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment with a dedicated veterinary team passionate about delivering excellent clinical care.

Our vision has always been to provide up to date veterinary medicine in a professional, friendly and affordable manner.

Boarding Services

Florida Vet Hospital provide convenient and safe boarding for the cat members of your family when the rest of the family goes on vacation.

Veterinary Services

The majority of our patients are dogs and cats, however, our veterinarians also provide quality care for many exotic species.

Grooming Services

At Florida Vet our grooming ladies are equipped to make your fur-baby look stunning after a wash, dry and a haircut.

Slimmer’s Program

Losing weight often makes the worlds difference in mobility, activity levels and general habitus in these patients.

Our Team

Dr. Paul Elshove

Dr. Elshove joined Florida Veterinary Hospital in 1991 as a junior veterinarian after working in London for a few years. He quickly became a full partner working with Dr. Neville Marais and Dr. Eddie Lee.

Dr. Menante Van Niekerk (Botha)

Dr. Van Niekerk qualified at Onderstepoort in 2014 and worked in a small town in the Eastern Cape before joining Florida Veterinary hospital in 2018.

Dr. Claire Phillips

Dr. Phillips graduated from Onderstepoort in 2004 and worked for 10 years in the welfare sector.  After a short stint overseas she returned to South Africa in 2015 and have since been in private practice.

Dr. Simone Carrington

A lifelong pet lover, Dr. Simone Carrington brings her veterinary expertise and passion for animal care to the Florida Veterinary Hospital team.

Some of our happy patients

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50% Discount on Sterilisations!

We are so passionate about preventing unwanted litters. Every year the SPCA is inundated with kittens and puppies due to all the unwanted litters.

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“The Staff are all kind and very friendly. you are made to feel welcome. Thank you to the receptionist’, And to Dr.Phillips who calmed this hysterical me with my 2 sick cats.”

- Kim Du Toit

“I have been going to the Florida Vet Hospital for the last 20 years. The front-desk staff is always exceptionally friendly and helpful. Then there is dr Elshove, extremely professional and really knows his stuff. “

- Andre de Beer

“Thank you to Dr Claire Phillips, Mr Brandy and the staff at the Florida Veterinary Hospital, for the professional care and empathic service in the treatment and healing of our little pet, Donkey.”

- Dr Bev Feldman

Practice Operating Hours:

Monday to Friday

08.00 – 6.30 pm

Saturdays

08.00 – 12.00 pm
05.00 – 6.30 pm

Sundays & Public Holidays

09.00 – 12.00 pm