Indigo Veterinary Services

22/09/2025

📣 Grand Final Public Holiday Notice 🏉🐾

Indigo Veterinary Services will be closed on Friday, 26th September for the Grand Final Public Holiday.

We’ll be open as usual on Saturday, 27th September.

Please plan ahead if your pet needs any care or medication.

Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe! 🐶🐱

11/09/2025

Thanks to Dr Ravindra, a Sri Lankan Veterinarian who has been helping us out in the last few weeks, as he learns more about how Australian Veterinary Clinics operate.
Dr Ravindra graduated as a veterinarian 6 years ago in Sri Lanka, and now lives in Wodonga with his wife and son. Ravindra is currently studying towards attaining registration to work as a veterinarian in Australia and New Zealand. This requires him to pass difficult written and practical exams for the Australian Veterinary Examinations, a process which may take over a year to complete.
We have enjoyed having Dr Ravindra on our team for the last few weeks, and we shared insights about the life of a country vet in Australia and Sri Lanka.

27/08/2025

🎉 Congratulations Dr. Sally Nixon! 🎉

We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievement of Dr. Sally Nixon, who has officially passed her Fellowship exams with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, as well as the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists.

This makes Sally one of only three Fellows of Veterinary Behaviour for the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists, alongside her mentors Dr Kersti Seksel and Dr Jacqui Ley. This Fellowship represents the highest level of recognition from her peers and is the qualification required to register as a Specialist in Veterinary Behavioural Medicine. 👏🐾

Sally’s journey has spanned more than 6 years of dedication, research, and clinical practice, and this milestone is a testament to her passion and commitment to helping animals and their people.

We are so proud of you, Sally, and can’t wait to see the next exciting chapter of your career as you prepare for your upcoming American College of Veterinary Behaviorists exams later this year. 🌟

We are so fortunate to have Dr Sally practicing locally and her business Animal Progress is based in Myrtleford.
Please join us in congratulating Sally on this outstanding and well-deserved achievement! 💐🐶🐱

16/08/2025

Are you a sheep or cattle producer in Northeast Victoria?
Check out this free workshop at Mudgegonga Hall, on Wednesday August 27th, from 9.30am. Lots of interesting topics, presented by the Mackinnon Project, from Melbourne University.

16/08/2025

What is a Dental Chart?
Just like in humans, vets need to record what is happening in the mouth, each time they perform an oral examination.
Before we perform dental treatments on your pet, we will first “chart” their oral health. This involves assessing each tooth visually, with special measuring instruments, and with dental x-rays, and making notations about any unhealthy lesions that may be present (such as unhealthy deepening of the gum pocket around a tooth suggestive of periodontal disease).
In this way, we can better monitor your pet’s dental health over time and therefore make informed recommendations about the most suitable care for them.

15/08/2025

13/08/2025

Have you wondered what is going on behind the scenes in our Beechworth Animal Hospital?
Get to know our team and what we have to offer in this great little snapshot of a typical day. We are so excited to be launching this video.
Thanks to Jerun, at Scout Studio, for a great job.

Have a look behind the scenes at our country veterinary hospital in Beechworth in North East Victoria

13/08/2025

☔🐾 Bolt’s got you covered! 🐾☔

It’s a misty Beechworth morning, and our clinic dog Bolt is braving the weather like a champ.
Okay… technically he’s made of metal, but even metal dogs know the value of a good umbrella!

Stop by, say hello, and see if you can spot him keeping watch outside the clinic — rain, shine, or gentle mist.
(We promise he’s only slightly rusty on conversation 😉)

08/08/2025

🐾🌍 Happy International Cat Day! 🌍🐾

Today we celebrate our fabulous feline friends — the masters of naps, purrs, and head boops!
It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them.
Whether they're snuggled up on your lap or climbing to the highest shelf, cats bring joy, comfort, and a little bit of sass to our lives every day.

✨ Give your kitty some extra love today — a new toy, a treat, or even just a longer cuddle. And don’t forget, regular vet checks help keep them purring for years to come!

📸 We’d love to see your cats! Share a photo of your feline friend in the comments 👇

06/08/2025

BREED SPOTLIGHT - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
Commonly known as an ‘Aussies’, Australian Shepherds are a medium-sized working dog that were bred to herd livestock. A working dog at heart, they are sociable, energetic, intelligent and want nothing more than to be part of a loving family.
The Australian Shepherd is a very trainable dog, being very intelligent and enjoying the ability to bond with their human family. As a result, they love to learn tricks and skills. Aussies are very responsive to positive reinforcement, making toilet training and other training relatively easy to master.

They’re very active and energetic, and love to run and play with both kids and adults. Australian Shepherds love the attention that playtime brings. They’re also generally quite placid and easy-going!

Their instinctual desire to herd livestock makes them very protective. They are not an aggressive dog, but they have a strong desire to protect their family and their territory.
Classed as medium in size, Australian Shepherds can grow to stand around 46-58 centimetres tall, however sizes will vary. They can also weigh between 16 and 32kg, with females being slightly lighter and smaller in overall frame.

Do you own an Aussie? Tell us in the comments below!

06/08/2025

🐶🩺 Big Day for This Puppy Pile! 💉💛
These adorable 11-week-old Chihuahua puppies came in today for their vaccinations and microchipping!

This sweet little puppy pile was full of cuddles, wiggles, and bravery. Microchipping and vaccinating is an important part of keeping them safe and healthy as they grow.

They’ve all earned a nap and cuddles after being such superstars! 🐾✨

Got a new pup at home? We’re here to help with microchips, vaccines, and all the advice you need.
Call our friendly team today
📞0357 282 410