Hilton Vet Hospital

30/10/2026

With more time spent outdoors as the weather warms up, it’s worth being mindful of the animals your pets encounter and the risks of rabies. 🐾

Rabies is a serious concern in South Africa, including KwaZulu-Natal, and can affect both animals and people. Stray animals and unfamiliar pets may carry the virus, even if they don’t appear sick.

Here’s how you can help keep your pets and family safe:

🐶 Keep vaccinations up to date. Regular rabies vaccinations are essential for dogs and cats and help protect them from this deadly disease.

🐾 Be cautious around unfamiliar animals. Avoid approaching or handling stray animals, especially if they are behaving unusually. Keep your pets at a safe distance, too.

🩺 Act quickly after a possible exposure. If your pet is bitten or scratched by an unfamiliar animal, contact your vet promptly. If you are bitten or scratched, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 15 minutes and seek urgent medical attention.

Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms develop, but vaccination and prompt medical care after exposure can save lives.

A little awareness goes a long way towards keeping our pets, families and community safe. 💙

28/10/2026

Keeping up with advances in veterinary surgery 🩺

Dr Sara Boyd recently travelled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to attend the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) Surgery Summit.

The congress provided an opportunity to learn about recent developments in veterinary surgery and exchange knowledge with international colleagues.

Following her return, Dr Boyd will share the knowledge and insights gained with the Hilton Veterinary Hospital and Specialist Referral Centre team and referring veterinarians through ongoing discussions and educational activities.

This forms part of HVH's ongoing commitment to staying up to date with advances in veterinary medicine and surgery.

19/10/2026

What is a CT scan, and why might your pet need one? 🐾

A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of your pet’s body. Unlike a standard X-ray, which gives a flat image, a CT scan allows the veterinary team to see structures in much greater detail and from different angles.

A CT scan may be recommended when your veterinarian needs a closer look at an area that is difficult to assess with a physical examination or standard X-rays.

It can help the veterinary team investigate things such as injuries, internal abnormalities, masses or other conditions and, importantly, help them determine the best way to treat your pet.

At Hilton Vet, advanced diagnostic imaging forms part of our veterinary services, helping our team get a clearer picture of what is happening inside your pet.

15/10/2026

A little glimpse of one of the less clinical corners of Hilton Vet.

Sometimes, a wall full of toys is exactly what’s needed to help a nervous patient feel a little more at home. 🐾

09/10/2026

Happy Nurses Day to our incredible veterinary nursing team! 💙

Behind every patient we care for is a team of nurses who show up with patience, compassion and a genuine love for what they do. From the little moments of comfort to the long hours spent caring for patients, you make a difference in ways that go far beyond what people see.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of the Hilton Veterinary Hospital team. Thank you for the care you give our patients and the support you give each other every day.

Today, we celebrate you! 🤗💙💙💙

08/10/2026

What happens if your pet needs us after hours? Because emergencies don’t wait for office hours. 🐾

When your pet is staying at Hilton Vet, their care doesn’t stop when the day ends. Our hospitalised patients continue to receive the monitoring, treatment and attention they need throughout the night or over the weekend.

And sometimes, pets need veterinary care when they aren’t already in hospital. Our after-hours emergency service means that if your pet becomes unwell or has an emergency outside our normal consulting hours, a veterinarian is on call to attend to them at the hospital.

An after-hours surcharge applies to consultations during this service.

So if something doesn’t seem right with your pet after hours, you don’t have to wait until morning to seek veterinary attention. 💙

07/10/2026

An exiting chapter indeed 😁💙

A new chapter for veterinary care in KwaZulu-Natal - Hilton Veterinary Hospital

06/10/2026

A new chapter for veterinary care in KwaZulu-Natal 🎉

What a way to celebrate the launch of KZN Vets MRI and its new dedicated MRI facility at Hilton Veterinary Hospital & Specialist Referral Centre.

We're proud to mark this exciting milestone alongside the veterinary teams, referring vets, partners and everyone who helped bring the facility to fruition.

For local vets, KZN Vets MRI provides access to dedicated MRI for our patients, helping investigate complex neurological, spinal and other challenging cases with detailed diagnostic imaging.

For pet owners, it means greater access to specialist veterinary MRI in KwaZulu-Natal, right here in Hilton.

Most importantly, it gives veterinary teams another valuable tool to help get clearer answers when a case needs a closer look.

A special thank you to Lomaen Medical, who supplied the MRI equipment and played an important role in bringing this facility to life. We would also like to thank Esaote, the company behind the MRI system, for their role in making this technology available to KZN Vets MRI.

And of course, thank you to everyone else who helped make this milestone possible.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate. Here's a little look at the launch! 🥂

16/09/2026

Jack is making history as our first MRI patient. 🐾

His MRI scan helped guide the diagnosis of a disc problem, allowing our team to perform the surgery he needed.

And now? He’s back on his feet, running around and happily home again! 🐶

A huge thank you to Dr Di Foden at Aragon Vets for recognising the urgency and referring Jack to us promptly. Cases like this are a great reminder of what can happen when veterinary teams work together, with the right expertise and timely referral.

Here’s to many more happy, healthy zoomies, Jack! 💙