Independent, local, and here for the long run.
Brackenhurst families have trusted this corner with their pets for close to five decades — and we still treat every patient as if they were one of our own.
Decisions about your pet are made here, not at a head office.
Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital is independently owned. We're not part of a corporate group, so the vet in the consulting room is the one deciding what's best for your pet — with you.
The hospital opened in 1978 and has grown into a full practice with its own theatre, diagnostic suite, hospital ward, pharmacy, vet shop and grooming parlour. Dr Ajit Bholla joined in 2014, and today he runs the practice together with his partner, Dr Cheri-Lee Gazendam.
What hasn't changed is the idea behind it: good medicine, explained clearly, by people who remember your pet's name.
A full hospital, on your doorstep.
Most of what your pet needs can happen in one visit, in one building, without a referral across town.
Diagnostics
Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood tests and endoscopy.
Surgery
A dedicated theatre with anaesthetic monitoring and patient warming.
Hospital ward
Kennels for recovering patients, with a separate, quieter cat ward.
Pharmacy and shop
Medication, food and everything else, ready before you leave.
What you can expect from us.
Book ahead, or pop in
We work on appointments, so booking an appointment online gets you seen soonest. Walk-ins are always welcome — booked patients just go first.
We'll talk you through it
What we've found, what the options are, and what each one involves — in plain language, before anything happens.
Familiar faces
A settled team of vets who get to know your pet over the years, not just on the day.
Our patients come first — always. We hold ourselves, and our team, to the highest standard, because near enough isn't good enough when it's someone's best friend on the table. We work hard to keep Brackenhurst warm and friendly, yet thoroughly professional. And we push the boundaries every day, so the care your pet gets tomorrow is better than it was today.
Dr Ajit Bholla, BVSc · Dr Cheri-Lee Gazendam
Clinical Directors and co-owners
Come and meet us.
Book a time that suits you, or pop in and see us.