Complete physical exams
A “nose to tail” review. Even if you come to us for help for a problem in the back end of your pet, we will start from the front and check everything along the way to make sure all is well. If you don’t look, you won’t know if something isn’t as it should be! Our pets can’t talk to us so our job is give thorough examinations. That’s how pets talk to vets!
General medicine
We are great at managing animal health. We keep our pharmacy well stocked so we can treat our patients quickly. We are ready to deal with relatively minor ailments(allergies to arthritis) and emergency situations. We always have antiserum for tick paralysis and snake bites for all local types of snakes.
Surgery
All desexing/sterilisation surgeries are performed routinely Monday-Friday. Numerous surgeries are performed at our hospitals including: lump removals, lacerations, repair of broken bones, cruciate ligament repairs, patella reconstructions, etc. Your pet will be offered the safest experience available at our hospitals. Equipment to measure blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen concentration(Pulse Ox), temperature are used standard on all general anaesthetics. All patients also receive intravenous(IV) fluid therapy during their procedure for increased safety management. We do not consider safety or pain management medication to be an option. That’s our standard.
Dental Care:
Pets have teeth too. That means we have to take care of them. The first place a vet often examines is the mouth, that should tell us how important oral health is. A routine scale and polish is an important way to keep your pet healthy. We are equipped to do that as well as extractions of damaged and decayed teeth with our high speed state of the art dental equipment.
Radiology
Our high powered x-ray machine allows us to take fantastic radiographs. A picture can be worth a thousand words.
Ultrasound
Sometimes we need more than an x-ray. Ultrasounds allow us to gather different information to help us put all the pieces of the puzzle together. Our high resolution ultrasound machine gives us excellent images. We can confirm pregnancies and image all organs.
In-Hospital Laboratory Testing
Often you want answers as fast as possible. We agree!! That is why we have invested in the equipment to give us fast and accurate blood results. We can test the major biochemistry, complete blood cell counts and electrolyte analysis and microscopic slide analysis of fluid and tissues. These answers are available same day, and in an emergency within minutes!
Microchips
This is the best way to make sure a lost pet is reunited with the family.
Vaccinations
We use internationally recognised vaccination protocols. Adult dogs receive a registered 3 yearly vaccine for Distemper, Hepatitis and Parvovirus(C3). Most dogs are also vaccinated for canine cough(Bordatella, Parainfluenza virus) yearly. This combination of vaccines is what will be required if your dog needs to attend a boarding facility(C5). Cats routinely are vaccinated for Panleukopenia, Rhinotracheitis and Herpes virus(F3). Each cat’s individual risk is assessed and often this vaccine is scheduled every 3 years. In our area, we highly encourage all cats that will be outside for any length of time, to vaccinate against Feline Immunodeficiency Virus(FIV). It is important to remember that the yearly examination is still performed even if a vaccine is not needed. Animals bodies change considerably every year and the yearly check up keeps your pet fit and healthy. It also allows us to update you on all new advancements that may help keep your pet healthy.
Yearly Heartworm Injection: Dogs can get a convenient yearly injection to protect against heartworm disease. Heartworm is contracted from mosquitoes. Year round life long prevention is required in this region.
Flea & Tick Control
There are numerous ways for us to help you solve your flea and tick problems. Our best advice is get personalised advice for your specific situation. Our staff are highly trained to solve your problem.
Life cycle & Prescription Pet Foods
We sell high quality pet foods for all stages of your pet’s life.
Puppy Preschool
Very popular and money well spent. All puppies should be socialised in a safe and controlled way. Please call us and speak to nurse Lisa to organise your new pup a place in the next sessions.
Behaviour Management
Unfortunately our pets can suffer from stress, anxiety, aggression & fear. We enjoy helping you manage your pet’s behaviour problems. Our goal is to maximise your enjoyment of having a pet and improve your pet’s quality of life.