The Summerveld Equine Hospital offers a 24 hour emergency service and has in-house patient facilities for 20 horses. As a busy equine hospital numerous procedures are performed under general anaesthesia, eg orthopedic, opthalmic, upper airway and abdominal surgeries. Medical cases and lameness investigations make up a large part of the work done in the hospital. Modern diagnostic equipment including videoendoscopy, ultrasound scanners and x ray machines are used extensively in the hospital and in the field.
GILLITTS VETERINARY HOSPITAL was established in 1975 and is a state-of-the-art hospital ensuring the top clinical, surgical and medical care is available to our patients. The Hospital is run by three Veterinarians who are totally dedicated to their professions, viz. Dr Peter How, asssisted by Dr Tom Ovendale and Dr Lauren Brewis.