The Austin Vet Specialists

16/03/2025

👉 TEAM EFFORT 👈
At The Austin, we work collaboratively as a team 💜🧡. This is Elly, one of Client Care team members ensuring that this beautiful patient is as comfortable as possible. He preferred snuggles and so Elly carried him until our Internal Medicine specialist Narelle could examine him 😍.
Our Client Care team are the heroes you will speak with first at The Austin 🤳📞☎️. They are the smiling face that welcomes you at reception, the helpful voice that guides vets on the phone, and the dynamic person that helps their teammates 😄⭐.
Client Care - we appreciate you ❤!

09/03/2025

👉 EMERGENCY VET ADELAIDE 👈
The Austin Urgent Care service is here to provide EMERGENCY VET services for you all long weekend 🚨.
Our dedicated team of experienced vets and nurses are available 24/7 💜🧡, ensuring fast, expert care when it matters most 😍.
Don't hesitate to give us a call if your beloved pet needs us. We’re always HERE TO HELP ❤!
08 8166 3828 and [email protected]
Wishing you and your pets a safe and joyful long weekend!

08/03/2025

👉 EMERGENCY VET ADELAIDE 👈
Long Weekend Emergency? We've Got You Covered!
Planning a fun-filled long weekend? We hope you and your furry, feathery, or scaly friends have an amazing time 🐾💖!
But just in case the unexpected happens, remember The Austin Urgent Care service is here to provide EMERGENCY VET services for you all long weekend 🚨.
Whether it's a midnight nibble gone wrong, a sudden scare, or anything in between, our dedicated team of experienced vets and nurses are ready to provide top-notch care, 24/7 🐶🐱🐰🦜🦎.
The Austin Urgent Care department is available 24/7 💜🧡, we’re backed by an incredible team of specialists across medicine, imaging, surgery, and ophthalmology, ensuring fast, expert care when it matters most 😍.
Don't hesitate to give us a call if your beloved pet needs us. Accidents happen, but we’re always HERE TO HELP ❤!
08 8166 3828 and [email protected]
Wishing you and your pets a safe and joyful long weekend!

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23/02/2025

👉 Mia’s Close Call with Fish Hooks! 👈
Meet Mia! This curious pup recently found herself in a tricky situation after swallowing two GARFISH HOOKS while looking for a tasty snack 😟. Thankfully, she was quickly brought into the Urgent Care department at The Austin.
X-rays confirmed that the fishing hooks were present IN HER STOMACH and intestines - oh no 🎣!
Dr. Narelle Brown QUICKLY performed an endoscopy - using a camera and forceps to remove two fishing hooks 😊.
Mia recovered smoothly from her general anaesthetic under the careful monitoring of our Urgent Care nurses and soon WENT HOME- hooks in hand 😇.
The Austin Urgent Care department is available 24/7 💜🧡, we’re backed by an incredible team of specialists across medicine, imaging, surgery, and ophthalmology, ensuring fast, expert care when it matters most 😍.
Accidents happen, but we’re always here to help ❤!
08 8166 3828 and [email protected]

16/02/2025

👉 PUPPY EYE SCREENING 👈
Did you know: the Ophthalmology service at The Austin offers screening for hereditary eye diseases for the pets of South Australia, as part of the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES) 😍?
This is a national program that involves examination, certification, and data reporting on both inherited and non-inherited eye conditions across all dog breeds 👀👁.
This can be performed as early as 6-12 weeks of age, provided they are microchipped 💜🧡.
Contact us for more information (08 8166 3828) or [email protected] 📞🤩.

09/02/2025

📢🎉 HUGE NEWS - URGENT CARE 24/7 💥❤
We're THRILLED to announce the grand opening of URGENT CARE 24hr at The Austin from Monday, February 10th, 2025 onwards 🥳 !
HOW DOES IT WORK:
👉 OPEN WHEN YOU NEED IT - Urgent Care is available around the clock 24/7, including weekends and public holidays.
👉 IMMEDIATE TREATMENT - provides immediate medical attention for pets requiring urgent and critical care.
👉 EASY TO USE - simply call us on 08 8166 3828.
👉 BEST CARE - all patients receive team-based approach, with the support of specialists in internal medicine, surgery, imaging and ophthalmology.
Pets will now have access to immediate medical attention 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – that includes weekends and public holidays 🙌💜🧡.

06/02/2025

👉 GUESS THE SPECIES 👈
How beautiful are these CT images of the spines of an ECHIDNA that recently visited The Austin Vet Specialists 💜🧡!
You can even see the hollow spines flash past as the CT moves 🥰 - isn't imaging AMAZING?!
Love my job 🥳!
In fact, we love our job so much that we donate our time to several South Australian wildlife and rescue organisations 😍. This echidna was brought to us by the talented Dr Erik from SKER. SKER is a charity that rescues & rehabilitates Koalas & Echidnas at their purpose built vet clinic & rehabilitation centre - wauw 🤩! Learn more about them at www.sker.org.au.

26/01/2025

👉 SPENCER WITH FUNGUS IN SPLEEN 👈
Meet gorgeous Spencer! He was referred to our internal medicine department last year to further investigate his anaemia (low red blood cell count) and haemoabdomen (blood in the belly) 😟.
After seeing internal medicine specialist Dr Narelle Brown and specialist radiologist Dr Rob Turner, he was diagnosed with a large mass coming from his spleen. To save his life, surgery was immediately performed by specialist surgeon Dr Fui Yap 🚑.
After further investigation of the mass, Spencer was found to have a rare disease of a disseminated fungal infection called Scedosporium apiospermum 🤯.
After several days in hospital, and several revisits for treatment of the fungal disease, Spencer is doing well and is now feeling better than he ever has! Check out how HAPPY he is 🤩.

19/01/2025

👉 KEYHOLE SURGERY 👈
Wow - At The Austin, we recently performed a laparoscopic partial pancreatectomy 🤩. This is a keyhole surgery to remove a mass (insulinoma) from the pancreas 💜🧡!
A keyhole surgery (minimally invasive surgery) has many benefits such as faster recovery time, less scarring due to smaller incisions, less postoperative pain and therefore shorter hospitalisation 🥰 - isn't that AMAZING?!
This technique allowed Dr Kenny to perform a laparoscopic removal of part of the pancreas (partial pancreatectomy), allowing him to to remove the insulinoma and send it to the lab for further diagnosis 🤩.
Dr Kenny is an ACVS Fellow Minimally Invasive Surgery (Small Animal Soft Tissue) who recently visited us at The Austin. This means he has advanced training and experience in minimally invasive surgery. How awesome does he look in these pictures 😄!
At The Austin, our highly skilled and experienced surgeons perform all variety of advanced and specialist surgeries. If you'd like to learn more about the surgical services at The Austin Vet Specialists - get in touch 🧡💜.

12/01/2025

👉 ZOE OPHTHALMOLOGIST 👈
We are beyond thrilled to announce that Zoe Anastassiadis has joined The Austin Ophthalmology team 🤩.
In fact - we are so EXCITED that we are offering FREE ophthalmology consults for Jan+Feb 2025 💥🤩!
The Austin Ophthalmology is open for specialist eye consultations between Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm 😊. This includes medical management of eye conditions, emergency consultation, eye surgeries and breeder eye certification 👁🤓.
Urgent referrals will be seen the same day, or co-managed through Urgent Care 👀.
Dr Zoe graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Adelaide. After pursuing advanced training, she passed her ANZCVS exams, achieving Fellowship in Veterinary Ophthalmology. This means she is a specialist Ophthalmologist 🥳!
Dr Zoe will work alongside Dr Ria Chalder. Together, they provide a comprehensive specialist eye service treating all eye conditions 🤩.
Get in touch if you’d like to learn more about the AMAZING things our Ophthalmology team can provide 🧡💜!

28/11/2024

When your pet needs a medical mystery solved, our Internal Medicine specialists are here! 🩺🐶🐱
At The Austin Vet Specialists 💜🧡, we have a dedicated team of board-certified Internal Medicine specialists who are experts in diagnosing and treating complex medical conditions in pets.
Here's what our Internal Medicine team can do for your furry friend:

Uncover the cause of unexplained symptoms: We use advanced diagnostics and treatments to get to the root of your pet's health issues. 🩺🔍

Manage chronic conditions: From diabetes to kidney disease, our specialists have the expertise to provide long-term care for your pet's best health. ❤️

Provide second opinions: Unsure of a diagnosis or treatment plan? Our specialists offer a fresh perspective and personalised recommendations. 🤔

Give your pet the gift of specialised care! Contact us today to discuss a referral with your veterinarian.

17/11/2024

❤ WOOHOO - PRIZES ❤

🤩 HUGE congratulations to the amazing Dr Esse Wundersitz from Fulham Gardens Animal Hospital for winning the quiz prize during the second Ophthalmology webinar by Dr Ria Chalder on feline uveitis 🥳.

Thanks to our 👉 AWESOME 👈 sponsors , and !

Want to win the next prize pack? Join us for a webinar on Rabbits: Scratching the surface of corneal ulcers in rabbits on Wed 11th December 😁. Email us ([email protected]) if you're interested 🧡💜!

10/11/2024

👉 AMAZING TURTLE IMAGING 👈
WAUW 🤩 - how beautiful are these CT images of a young sea turtle that recently visited The Austin Vet Specialists 💜🧡!
You can even see the barnacles 🥰 - isn't imaging AMAZING?!
Love my job 🥳!

31/10/2024

👉 INTERNSHIP SURGERY 👈

Our previous intern has become a resident at The Austin so we have an opening for a motivated INTERN in Small Animal Surgery to join their team 🧡💜.
The Intern will scrub into a wide range of advanced soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurosurgeries, as well as active involvement in the pre-operative and post-operative care. This is an internship with potential to extend into a residency in Small Animal Surgery.
It will be hard work, but worth it if you LOVE surgery 🤩.
Learn more --> www.theaustin.vet/surgery-intern

25/10/2024

👉 SURGERY RESIDENT 👈💜🧡
HUGE congrats to Jono Chinner 🥳 ! He has officially started his Surgery Residency here at The Austin Vet Specialists 💜🧡!
This is a well-deserved accomplishment, Jono. You aced your surgical internship with us 💪, and we're incredibly proud to see your dedication continue.
An ECVS Small Animal Surgery Residency is a 3-year intensive training in all aspects of case management of surgical cases. The training involves hands-on clinical work, rotations to other specialty departments, research projects, congress attendance and presentation. At the end of this, there'll be intense studying before sitting for the board certifying exam 🧠.
We can't wait to see you flourish, Jono! Best of luck on this exciting journey 🤩!

10/10/2024

🐶🐱💖 Happy Vet Nurse Day to our AMAZING TEAM! 🐶🐱💖

Today, we celebrate the heart and soul of The Austin Vet Specialists - our incredible veterinary nurses, animal care team and client care heros 🧡💜!

These dedicated professionals are the unsung heroes of our clinic, tirelessly working behind the scenes to ensure that every pet receives the best possible care.

Together, they juggle a million tasks every day, from answering phone calls/emails, administering medications and prepping surgery to comforting anxious pets and pet parents.

Their compassion, knowledge, and unwavering dedication make a world of difference in the lives of the animals we care for. We simply couldn't do it without them!

Here's to YOU, our ENTIRE amazing Vet Team!

PS Share a story in the comments below about a time a vet nurse, animal care team or client care team member went above and beyond for your furry friend!

07/10/2024

❤ OUR AMAZING PEOPLE ❤

🤩 HUGE congratulations to our very own Rachael for completing her Diploma of Veterinary Nursing 🥳.

This advanced qualification makes Rachael even more 👉 AWESOME 👈!

The Diploma is the next step in knowledge for qualified nurses, which equips the recipient to provide leadership 😁, and to provide advanced nursing care for their patients 🧡.

As one of our Surgical Coordinators, having this additional skillset and knowledge enables Rachael to educate and develop the next generation of up and coming nurses to provide the very best care for our patients - WOOHOO!

We are SUPER proud of Rachael 🥳 so join us in celebrating her achievement!

26/07/2024

👉😄 NEW Ophthalmology 🥳👈
We are very EXCITED to announce that The Austin will be offering OPHTHALMOLOGY from July 2024 onwards - woohoo 🧡💜!
Ria Chalder has recently moved to Adelaide after completing a residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology in Edinburgh 👁. She is excited to provide a comprehensive eye service for pets, and is available for appointments from TODAY ❤️, so keep her in mind for all your eye questions 🤓.
Call us (08 8166 3828) or email ([email protected]) to BOOK an eye appointment 👀😁