We are a small animal Veterinary Clinic
Dr Karen Koks, Dr Louise Michie, Dr Leonie Thom & Dr Jolly Xu
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β οΈ UPDATEβ οΈ
We are back up and running π₯³ but still have limited access to our Emails. Thankyou everyone for your understanding ππ
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What a *ruff* start to our Thursday....
We are having some technical difficulties with our phones and internet today! This wind is blowing our efficiency away π’
We apologise for the inconvenience. Our top dogs are on the job trying to get it fixed πΎ
Thanks for your patience, VFV Fam πππ
π Are you looking for some LOVE?? π
These two beautiful boys are up for ADOPTION and looking for their new home πΎ
Kermit and Elmo are both up for adoption due to no fault of their own. Together or to separate homes. Both have been wormed, litter trained, well handeled, and well socialised, including with dogs!
π« 8 weeks old and ready to fly the nest π«
Contact the clinic for more details
Unfortunately, will be closing early today at 5pm & open again tomorrow morning from 9am due to staff illness. πΏ
We apologise for the inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding.
Thanks,
Virginia Family Vet Team π
π Exciting Announcement π Our wonderful Practice Manager, Emma, is expecting a new baby boy!! She will be heading off on maternity leave from the first week of July.
We are very excited for Emma and her family and wish them all the very best in the upcoming arrival of their precious new addition π©΅π©΅π©΅
Mr Oliver helping Dr Jolly write her surgical notes after his desexing procedure.
He recovered really well from his anaesthetic and demanded that he got some extra attention for his bravery! Very much deserved attention, indeed πΎ
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We will be closed today for the Labour Day Holiday. We hope you all enjoy a day of well deserved restπ
πΎ If your pet has an emergency or needs to be seen while we are closed, please contact your closest 24hr clinic. πΎ
Pet ER Stafford π (07) 3359 5333
Pet ER North Lakes π (07) 3384 2233
BVECCS Albany Creek π (07) 3264 9400
π₯³ Happy World Vet Day π₯³ to all of our WONDERFUL Vets!!
Today, we get to celebrate our vets who work so hard for our patients and our team. We are so fortunate to have such intelligent, compassionate & skilled vets. Thank you for all that you do, the energy and enthusiasm that you each bring into our day!
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If you are in the clinic this week, write on a postit note & stick it on our appreciation wall to share the love for our Vet Team πΎ (just ask Steph, Em or Dani)
We will be closed today for the ANZAC day. Lest we forget.
πΎ If your pet has an emergency or needs to be seen while we are closed, please contact your closest 24hr clinic. πΎ
Pet ER Stafford π (07) 3359 5333
Pet ER North Lakes π (07) 3384 2233
BVECCS Albany Creek π (07) 3264 9400
πΎ Miss Willow came to visit for her final Puppy Vaccination πΎ
She is a recent graduate from our Puppy School program & now believes she only comes to see us for treats and play!!
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Swipe for blooper photos π
πΎ Mr Walter with Nurse Bri. πΎ
This beautiful boy was soaking up the extra love and attention while he was here for his dental procedure!
π Double Tap to Boop the Snoot π
Miss Willow was so brave for her dental procedure & she was so excited to have her favourite Nurse Jess to keep her company!
We will be closing early today at 5pm for a Team Celebration Dinner π₯³
We apologise for the inconvenience and will be open again as usual tomorrow Saturday 8am - 12noon.
As many of you know, Dr Karenβs other passion is singing. Her choir recently performed at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and is now bringing their show to Brisbane. Friday night is sold out but tickets are still available for the Saturday matinee performance If you would like to sing, dance and laugh with Dr Karenβ¦β¦..or maybe AT Dr Karen but either way a good time will be had π
Happy Easter to our VFV Family!
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We hope you are all having a wonderful break & enjoying time with your human & furfamily!
πΎ If your pet has an emergency or needs to be seen while we are closed, please contact your closest 24hr clinic. πΎ
Pet ER Stafford π (07) 3359 5333
Pet ER North Lakes π (07) 3384 2233
BVECCS Albany Creek π (07) 3264 9400
β¨ Toys & Enrichment! β¨
Some of the BEST, active & fun enrichment toys are the CHEAPEST! Toilet rolls with treats inside, egg cartons as a dinner plate, bottle caps floating in water with treats inside or treats rolled up in a towel just to name a few. Check-out this website for some more cheap enrichment feeding fun!
Cat's love to hunt for their food & doing so will help satisfy their brain & their tummy after meal times. π
http://foodpuzzlesforcats.com/homemade-puzzles
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed for the upcoming Easter Public Holidays.
If you need medications or prescription diets, please ensure you have enough to get you through next weekend.
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Give us a call on π (07) 3865 2020 if you need to organise more medication for your furbaby πΎ
Today's Tongues-Out-Tuesday is brought to you by Border Collie Kipper πΎ & CR Queen Steph! π
When a border collie walks through the door, Steph is never too far away... usually at the reception desk! But today she was helping "out-the-back" giving extra love to Kipper while he was getting his bloods taken prior to his anaesthetic & Dental procedureπ¦·
πΎ Little Daisy πΎ
Some extra TLC is never far away when Nurse Bri is looking after our surgical patients! πππ
Daisy was a very brave girl for her desexing & enjoyed being treated like the true princess she is during her stayπ
πΎ Feline Friday Funny πΎ
With the weather changing (slowly...)- who is finding an excessive amount of cat hair around their house?!
π Congratulations to Dr Liyunqian Xu (Dr Jolly) π
for winning the Veterinary Partners' Graduate Vet of the Year Award!
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We are so proud of how much you have grown in your skills, knowledge & confidence over the past 12+months and we are so fortunate to have you as a part of our team!π
π₯° Wow, what beautiful whiskers this little baby has! π₯°
Little Poppy was visiting us to see Dr Leonie for a 6-month dental check to see if all her baby teeth have fallen out. She has the most beautiful coat and certainly the longest, most elegant whiskers we have ever seen!!
Thank-you for gracing us with your presence, Queen Poppy π
β¨TOP TIPs β¨ for keeping our pet COOL π
1 - SHADE: Ideally, shady areas have good cross breeze & are comfortable areas for your pet to lay down. Shade over concrete or tiles are ideal as they flooring will hold onto the cool & help to draw out the excess heat from your pet.
2 - HYDRATION: Clean, fresh & cool water should be available at ALL times. Deeper water bowls will retain the cool temperature for longer & decrease the risk of evaporation. Water should be kept in a shady area in a bowl that wont heat up too much!
3 - NO WALKING: They say "do not walk your dog during the hottest part of the day" but in QLD we know it can be over 28DegreesC from 8am - 6pm some days! Maybe opt for some at home training or play for your pups enjoyment instead of a walk. Or find a nice area you can walk at night time. ALSO, check the temperature of the ground before taking your pup out. If its too hot for your hand then its too hot for your pups paws πΎπΎ
βοΈDouble Trouble with Cassie & Charlie βοΈ
It was almost impossible to get a perfect photo of these two while they were bouncing around, waiting to see Dr Leonie π
Who can guess their breed???
βοΈ Did you know that our pets don't sweat βοΈ
Their only way of cooling down their body temperature is through panting & moving to a cooler environment. It feels as though this hot weather is not clearing up ANY time soon so keep an eye on your pets for any of these signs of heat stroke!
πΎ Huxley was VERY happy to have his nails trimmed so long as the treats just kept coming!
Nurse Dani & Dr Leonie were very grateful to be able to make it as stress-free as possible & it was an absolute bonus that he was so cute too!! π₯°
To our VFV fam, we will be closed today for the Public holiday.
πΎ If your pet has an emergency or needs to be seen while we are closed, please contact your closest 24hr clinic. πΎ
Pet ER Stafford π (07) 3359 5333
Pet ER North Lakes π (07) 3384 2233
BVECCS Albany Creek π (07) 3264 9400
πΎ Little Baby Beans πΎ
Came in for his 1st visit to see Dr Louise today! He was a very brave boy for his vaccination, microchip and worming preventative. He was distracted by some yummy kitten snacks and didn't even make a peep π π
We can't wait watch baby Beans grow!!
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1804 Sandgate Road
Virginia, QLD
4014
| Monday | 8am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 7pm |
| Friday | 8am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 12pm |
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πΎ VEND Doggo Market Day πΎ We are having a wonderful time meeting all the local dogs & stall holders at VEND Market day π Thankyou to everyone who has come to visit us and won prizes on our π SpinWheel π#vetsofinstagram #northbrisbane #dogsoftiktok #credelioplus #elanco
Little Benny was having a BLAST playing with his favourite toy and exploring the clinic before his Puppy School class started πΎ This Kong toy was the perfect fit to carry around with his little mouth π What is your pets' FAVOURITE toy??? #enrichment #dogsoftiktok #northbrisbane #nursesofinstagram #vetsofinstagram #kongtoysfordogs
πΎ Little Migo πΎ Enjoying his Licky Mat with Hills a/d while he was visiting us today π This simple enrichment toy made his visit way more fun!
β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨ Artificial Sweetener ππππ It's certainly not the season to be "watching your weight", but keep those "Sugar-Free" foods well away from your fur babies. The artificial sweeteners, such as Xylitol, often used those items can cause sever upset to our patients whole body system! Even in small doses! The "sweetness" causes the body to release extra insulin, sending the body into a hypoglycaemic episode which presents as lethargy, weakness & tremors. Sever cases can also develop liver failure & seizures. Treatment includes careful monitoring, IV fluids & medications to combat the hypoglycaemia & treat the potential neurological & liver damage. . . . . . #vetlife #vetsofinstagram #nursesofinstagram #prevention #christmas #dogsoftiktok #northbrisbane
β¨ The 12 toxins of Christmas β¨ Did you know β Onions & Garlic can make your furry friends very sick!π§π§ π§π§ Onion & Garlic contain organosulfur compounds that can cause damage to the red blood cells in dogs and cats, and because of this, pets who ingested a toxic amount of onion will show signs of lethargy, exercise intolerance, and in severe cases, sudden collapse. How much onion is toxic to my animal? Toxicity is consistently noticed in dogs that ingest over 0.5% of their body weight of fresh onion, which is equivalent to 50g of onion in a 10kg dog. Cats are much more sensitive to onion toxicity than dogs, and ingesting 5g/kg or more of onion is considered a risk for toxicity. How about fried onions? Unfortunately, all forms of onion can cause toxicity, such as fried onion rings, dehydrated onions, onions that are mixed in stews and even onion powder. Additionally, other vegetables, for example, garlic chives and leek, that are related to onion within the Allium spp can also cause similar toxicity. π§ π§ What to do if my animal had eaten onion? If you notice your dog or cat ingesting onion, take them to your veterinarian as soon as possible! If this is done in time, your onion eater may be spared from the symptoms of onion toxicosis mentioned above and a few days of intense hospitalization. . . . . . . #vetsofinstagram #vetsoftiktok #dogsoftikitok #brisbanevetclinics #northbrisbane #onion #vetlife #vetnurselife #petlife
β¨The 12 toxins of Christmas! β¨ Raisins, Grapes & Sultanas ππππ One of the lesser know toxic foods for our pets is Raisins, grapes & sultanas! Unfortunately, there is not a know "toxic level" for these guys, with symptoms ranging from vomiting & diarrhoea to anorexia, dehydration & even reports of Renal failure occurring within 24-48hrs!! Treatment includes inducing emesis (vomiting) asap after consumption to reduce the risk to the body, intensive fluid therapy to flush out the toxic effects & close monitoring of Renal Blood parameters. So for those that love a little bit of extra Christmas Pud.... please don't share any with your fur baby π . . . . . #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftiktok #christmaspud #justalittlebit #custard #northbrisbane #vetcliniclife #vetsofinstagram
β¨ 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨ Macadamia nuts π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯ While they are delicious, they can be dangerous if our dogs sneak a treat. Within just a few hours of eating them, they may suffer weakness, vomiting, tremors, a depressed mental state, a wobbly gait, or hyperthermia. There is no known anti-dote. However, affected pets may require supportive care care to help them recover more quickly. Fortunately, death has not been reported, and all dogs return to normal within 1-2 days. Another factor to be aware of is the potential for a nut to get stuck in the intestine, which presents a completely different risk, just like when a dog swallows a hard toy and it gets stuck. This can be life-threatening due to the obstruction of digestive processes and potential rupture of the intestine. . . . . . . #macadamianuts #vetlife #prevention #education #vetclinicsofbrisbane #northbrisbane #vetsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftiktok
β¨ 12 Toxins of Christmas - an advent calendar of information β¨ Next up is..... Christmas ham π It is very tempting to give your furry family member the ham bone once the human family has had their fill for Christmas. While it may seem a benign thing to do, it may not be a great idea! Cooked bones are much more likely to get stuck in a dogβs intestine if ingested, and this is definitely the riskiest part of eating leftover ham bones. In addition to this; many hams are very salty and fatty, which can trigger an episode of gastroenteritis or even pancreatitis in your dog. So, to play it safe, purchase a doggy chew and wrap it up as a special Christmas treat to have instead of the ham bone and put the bone in the bin! . . . . . #12toxinsofchristmas #dogsofinstagram #vetlife #deliciousbutdeadly #northbrisbane #vetsofinstagram #nurselife
β¨12 Toxins of Christmas β¨ Number 4 is.... Chocolate! π«π«π« Chocolate Toxicity is one of the MOST common seen here at the clinic & its certainly one of the most well-known! There are 3 things in chocolate that are of concern to our pets. These are: 1) Sugar & fat 2) Caffeine 3) Theobromine Theobromine & caffeine can cause neurological symptoms such as seizures, hyperactivity, panting & trembling. While the Sugar & fat content can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea & even pancreatitis in some cases. Theobromine & caffeine levels are higher in products with more cocoa such as dark chocolate & therefore, these products pose more of a risk to your pet! There is a chocolate toxicity calculator online that can be used to assess the risk to your pet if ingestion occurs which can help as a guide, but if you suspect your pet has ingested chocolate β call your vet for advice ASAP & bring the packaging with you so we can read the ingredients as not all sweets are made the same! https://www.veterinarypartner.com/ChocToxCalc_vetPartner.html So keep an extra close eye on those edible presents under the tree β or even better yet β keep them up off the ground until present time! . . . . . #chocolatelovers #12toxinsofchristmas #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftiktok #prevention #loveyourpetloveyourvet
β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨ Number 3 is.... Alcohol π»πΎπ₯ What does alcohol do to dogs??? Well, pretty much the same as people! Itβs just that the volume required is so much SMALLER because they are SMALLER. The most likely way a dog may consume liquor is in small amounts in other food items such as liqueur chocolates and brandy cream or brandy-laced eggnog π In most cases, an accidentally consumed little nip will be fine. If enough liqueur is consumed from chocolates, the chocolate is also going to be as significant an issue. In reality, it is uncommon for dogs to present to vets for inebriation. The most common reason alcohol is a problem to dogs is if their owners drink too much and do silly things which the pets accidentally get in the way of! So when grandpa has too much eggnog, try to stop him from testing out your uncleβs new golf clubs on the dogβs favourite ball! π€ͺπ€ͺ . . . . . #12toxinsofchristmas #vetlife #drinkandbemerry #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftiktok #northbrisbane
β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨An advent calendar of information! β¨ Number 2 is Caffeine ββ With late night parties & present shopping upon us - I am sure we will all be partaking in some "Coffee Therapy" over the next few weeks! But its important to ensure your furbaby doesn't sneak a sip of this milky, sweet drink. Did you know that coffee contains a similar ingredient to chocolate and therefore has the same risks associated with it when dogs ingest it? Those chocolate coated coffee beans are definitely out of bounds! Signs of coffee toxicity are hyperactivity, panting, trembling, vomiting, diarrhoea and in more severe cases, seizures and even death if the amount is large enough. If coffee beans are eaten, it is best to immediately attend a veterinary clinic to have your dog made to vomit as soon as possible so that the toxic ingredient is not absorbed. . . . . . #12toxinsofchristmas #vetlife #coffeeislife #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftiktok #northbrisbane #friyay
β¨ The 12 Toxins of Christmas β¨An advent calendar of information! β¨ With the festive season upon us, it's important to take a second to ensure we can keep our pets safe. This series will go through some common items & issues we see around Christmas time & how they effect our furbabies! Number 1 on our list is π IBUPROFEN π Human medication is never a good idea for pets & ibuprofen is no exception. The reason it has made this list is almost everyone has ibuprofen of some kind at home & the added stress of the holiday season can mean it is out and about the house. It is often packaged in crinkly packets & the sugar coated tablets mean it's certainly enticing to play with if your a dog! Ibuprofen acts by blocking certain chemical process which is how it provides its anti-inflammatory action. However, these chemical processors are also vital for normal functioning of the gastrointestinal system, the kidneys, liver & blood clotting functions. Dogs bodies work differently to ours & ibuprofen at ANY dose can be toxic & extremely harmful to them. If ingestion or suspected ingestion occurs - seek veterinary advised immediately π Let's keep those medications up in the cabinet that they live in to decrease the risks to your furfamily! #vetlife #christmas #12toxinsofchristmas #adventcalendar #northbrisbane #wednesday #vetsofinstagram
π Happy 1st of December π and a huge THANKYOU! to everyone that came along to our Santa-Paws event last night! πβ€οΈπβ€οΈπβ€οΈ We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all, raising funds for AWLQ and kicking off the Festive Season πΎ Photos will be released in the next few weeks. Please contact us if you would like the high-quality digital copies π«Ά #santapaws #vetsofinstagram #merrychristmas #awlq #northbrisbane #friyay #dogsofΔ±nstagram
π Santa-Paws is coming to town π Join us for Christmas Photos & festive fun!! πβ€οΈπβ€οΈπβ€οΈπ Bring your pets & their best Christmas outfit for Santa-Paws Thursday 30th from 5pm-7pm No bookings required! #christmasfun #vetsofinstagram #santapaws #northbrisbane
The best way to finish the week is with puppies!! These cuties were having a BLAST, exploring & learning in their class π π π #dogsofΔ±nstagram #puppiesofinstagram #friday
Meg's trying out a Day-in-the-life of a Vet πΎ π€£ . . No humans were harmed in the making of this video & fear free techniques were used on all patients π« . . . #dogsofinstagram #dayinthelife #vetlife #vetclinicsofinstagram #northbrisbane #friyayvibes
πΎ Why join VFV PuppySchool?? πΎ With Dr Leonie BVSc(hons) (MANZCVS Veterinary Behaviour) & her special trained nurses, we take a behaviour 1st approach to each individual puppy. Ensuring each pup is given the correct exposure, training & guidance based on their personality & their challenges. Teaching YOU & your pup how to best π Socialise π Encourage π Manage your pup & give them the πCONFIDENCE π to become a well-balanced family pet π Call us at the clinic to book your pup in - Next class is starting SOON π #vetsofinstagram ##puppiesoftiktok #vetnurse #vetlife #vetsoftiktok #virginia #brisbane #fearfreepets #behaviour #puppyschoolfun #puppiesofinstagram #puppylife #loveyourpet
πΎ The BEST way to end a week ... Puppy Vaccination Visit!! πΎ This litter was having the BEST time while they were here for their 2nd Vaccination & Preventative treatments. We take the time to ensure ALL pups have a low-stress visit by using lots of treats, giving them play time & providing a place to hide for those that are shy π Toys can also be helpful to relieve some of their nervous energy for those that are extra excited! And, of course, LOTS of cuddles with our team π #dogsofΔ±nstagram #puppiesofinstagram #vaccinationdoneβοΈ #vetlife #vetnurselife #friyay
Emma & Jenna have drawn our Scavanger Hunt Winner for the Annual Best for Pet Membership! π₯³ . . π Lucky number 19 π Entry name: Khush πΎ . . . Emma will email & phone to let you knowπ . . . . #vetsofinstagram #vettechlife #bestforpet #Scavangerhunt #winner #brisbane
