Kangaroo Flat Veterinary Clinic

25/07/2024

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering GapOnly insurance payments.

With GapOnly insurance, we can process your claim for you meaning you only pay the difference. If you would like to learn more, check them out online or give us a call on 5447 0172

12/02/2024

** Kitten vaccines available**

We recommend vaccinating kittens at 6, 10 and 14 weeks of age. If you have a kitten, give us a call on 5447 0172 to book an appointment today.

Please note, due to the current shortage of feline vaccines, we are prioritising kittens at this time. If you have any questions or concerns about your adult cat, please don’t hesitate to give us a call.

07/10/2023

It's that time of the year again, when the baby magpies are learning to fly. They take off from the family nest & flap to the ground, but haven't developed the strength to fly up again. This is completely normal and the whole maggie family look after the baby on the ground. These birds do NOT need rescuing, even if you can't see the parents. The family will protect & feed them until they are strong enough to fly.
If they are injured, please feel free to bring them into the clinic, otherwise leave them to be with their families, as nature intended.

29/07/2023

Getting a new pet from a rescue organisation is a great idea, as it gives unwanted pets a loving home. Ollies Legacy here in Bendigo does a great job. "Ares" the kitten visited us this week for desexing, microchip & vaccination, to prepare him to be available for adoption to his forever home. In this photo he is being cuddled in a coccoon during his recovery from his anaesthetic.

24/05/2023

Veterinary Nurse position available:

Veterinary Nurse position available, full or part time

Role will consist of one Saturday a fortnight, and weekday work.

The successful applicant must have:
A genuine care for animals and their wellbeing
Great communication, both written and verbal
Time management skills
Be able to follow direction and instructions
Be able to work in a strong team environment
Assist other members of the team
A great sense of humour
Neat presentation, must be reliable and punctual.

Skills or qualifications we are looking for are:
Either Cert IV in Veterinary Nurse or a current Veterinary Nursing Student.
Would consider a full traineeship for the right candidate.

If this sounds the position for you, please email [email protected]

15/03/2023

We are looking for the next member of our tight knit team!

If you are a Cert IV (or higher) Veterinary Nurse looking for a part time role (approx 20 hours per week*) then this could be the job for you.

The successful candidate must possess the following attributes:
- confidence monitoring anaesthetics and triaging patients
- making up, dispensing and administering medications under vet direction
- neat presentation, punctuality and reliability
- great communication skills (both written and verbal)
- ability to work effectively in a team
- good time management skills
- assist and advise less experienced team members

*There will also be the option of additional hours to cover holidays and sick leave

If this sounds like the job for you, please contact Megan Grigg via [email protected]

23/12/2022

Christmas Opening Hours:

Saturday 24th (Christmas Eve) 9am-1pm
Sunday 25th (Christmas Day) CLOSED
Monday 26th (Boxing Day) CLOSED
Tuesday 27th CLOSED
Wednesday 28th- Friday 30th 9am-5pm
Saturday 31st 9am-1pm
Sunday 1st Jan CLOSED
Monday 2nd Jan CLOSED
Tuesday 3rd Jan- Normal opening hours recommence

We would like to wish all of our lovely clients and patients a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

18/11/2022

Two days ago, Ruby was a pound dog in outback Queensland, in a flood affected area, with no real future. Our client, Sarah, saw her photo online, had her flown to Victoria yesterday and now she has a loving home. The smile on her face is after her first taste of liver treats here at the clinic, after her health check. Lucky Ruby! Thank you, Sarah 😀

05/08/2022

🐾DEXTER🐾

There's so much that we could say about Dexter that it's hard to know where to start. He has been a patient here for many years now and over that time has accumulated more and more health conditions, such as:

- Atopy (skin allergies, in his case at least partly caused by food)
- Osteoarthritis
- Diabetes
- Chronic Bronchitis

As a result of his diabetes he developed cataracts in both eyes, one of which had to be removed when it developed glaucoma. His remaining eye is treated daily with eye drops to prevent the development of glaucoma.

He also suffers from chronic pancreatitis (also a result of his diabetes).

Add to this a few dentals over his life time and it is fair to say that Dexter is well known to all staff at our clinic! Luckily, he is one of the happiest boys you'll meet so he loves it here and is always thrilled to come for a visit.

Dexter is truly fortunate to have a caring and dedicated owner who has taken his health concerns in her stride. Dexter currently receives twice daily insulin injections, two different types of eye drops, a puffer for his bronchitis, and a special diet (to try to balance his food allergies, diabetes and pancreatitis as well as we can), as well as monthly injections to help his arthritis and skin. On top of all this, Dexter's owner regularly checks his blood glucose to monitor his diabetes. When all is said and done, we think Dexter is one lucky boy.

Now that you've met Dexter, say hi to him next time you see him- he'd probably love to say hello!

10/06/2022

Have you recently had, or are expecting, a litter of puppies or kittens? Have you organised their vaccination and microchip appointment yet? If not, here's what you need to know:

In Victoria, puppies and kittens are required by law to be microchipped prior to being sold. At $95 for a litter of 3+, our vacc and chip appointments include a general health check, a C3 vaccination for puppies or an F4 vaccination for kittens, and microchip implantation.

Prior to your appointment, you will need to make sure you have obtained a source number from the pet exchange register (https://per.animalwelfare.vic.gov.au/). We cannot implant a microchip without a valid source number.

Once you have a source number, give us a call on 5447 0172 to book your pups or kittens in. We recommend that they receive their first vaccination at 6 weeks of age

24/04/2022

20/04/2022

How cute is this?

Habib was a very good boy for his vaccination, worming and check up appointment.

If you have recently welcomed a new puppy, they will need booster vaccinations and regular worming. If you unsure what this involves, please give us a call on 5447 0172 so that we can book you an appointment to get your pup up-to-date

15/04/2022

**EDIT** Phones are now working normally. Please call the clinic rather than messaging on facebook. Thanks for your understanding

We are open today (9am-1pm) however we are unfortunately experiencing some issues with our phones. If you would like an appointment, please call the clinic and if you can't get through send us a facebook message and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

11/04/2022

** Dog Groomer / Receptionist **

Are you a dog groomer looking for something a little extra?

We are looking for a dog groomer to come and join our team. The position would involve dog grooming (we are flexible with times and days) as well as some reception/administrative work.

The reception work is approx 5 hours on a Saturday plus one day a fortnight.

Aplicants must have good animal handling skills, pleasant phone manner, basic computer skills, a good sense of humour, and the ability to pick up new tasks quickly as the successful applicant will be required to learn some basic nursing skills. The position also includes some cleaning.

Additional hours may become available to cover holidays and sick leave. All equipment is supplied.

The position includes above award wages, as well as discounts on vet care and merchandise.

Please email [email protected] if you might be interested. Please no calls. Email only. We look forward to hearing from you

14/01/2022

Unfortunately we have had to close early today due to staff shortages. At this point, we plan to open as normal tomorrow (9am-1pm). Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding

18/10/2021

Is your pet up to date with its vaccinations?

While most puppies and kittens have already had their first vaccination by the time you take them home from the breeder, they still require two more booster vaccinations at roughly 10 and 14 weeks of age.

Adult dogs and cats require yearly vaccination to ensure they continue to be protected against preventable, and potentially deadly, diseases.

Your vaccination appointment includes a general health check and is a great opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you may have in regards to your pet.

If your pet is due for vaccination, please call the clinic on 5447 0172 and one of our friendly staff will help get you sorted 😊

08/10/2021

Happy International Vet Nurse Day to our amazing nurses. Our nurses are not only a wealth of knowledge and skill, but are amazing, kind and empathetic people.

(Would love to post a photo of our lovely nurses, but they say they're camera shy!)

27/05/2021

**COVID-19 UPDATE**

As an essential service, we will remain open throughout lockdown to provide your pet's essential healthcare needs. We will of course take every measure necessary to keep our clients and the wider community safe.

If you, or anyone in your household, is feeling unwell or is a contact with a positive covid case, please do not come to the clinic. Give us a call on 5447 0172 and we will discuss how we can safely help you and your pet.

Bookings are absolutely vital at this point in time, as they assist us to ensure the safety of everyone.

Stay safe, stay well and stay upbeat - just think how happy your pets (well, maybe not your cats) are about to be with all the extra company