Vet Cross

14/10/2025

🐄✨ Pregnancy testing = profitability!

In beef breeding herds, reproductive efficiency is key:
✅ 90% calves weaned to cows joined
✅ One calf per cow, per year
✅ A tight 12-week calving window

Pregnancy testing helps you:
🔍 Identify non-productive cows early (and stop them eating into profits)
🥩 Target supplementary feeding to the right animals
⚡ Detect reproductive problems before they become costly
💉 Improve control of reproductive diseases with early diagnosis & prevention

👉 Vet Cross veterinarians are trained to preg-test safely and accurately, ensuring you get reliable results and the best outcomes for your herd.

📍 Serving Bundaberg, Gin Gin & surrounds

13/10/2025

📅✨ The holiday season is just around the corner!
Now is the perfect time to book your pet’s annual vaccination before the Christmas rush begins.

🐾 Many boarding facilities require pets to be up to date with their vaccines, and spots at Vet Cross fill up quickly leading into the festive season.

✅ Beat the rush — pre-book your pet’s vaccination today so you can relax knowing they’re protected.

📞 Call our team or book online to secure your appointment.

09/10/2025

🌟 Meet Dakota Beattie – Senior Veterinary Nurse at Vet Cross! 🌟

Dakota first joined Vet Cross as a locum in August 2023 for what was meant to be a short three-month stint… but after a few returns, she just couldn’t stay away! We’re so glad she’s now a valued permanent member of our team. 💙

With eight years of experience in veterinary nursing, Dakota has a special passion for emergency, critical care, and surgical nursing. She holds a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, is a Registered Veterinary Nurse, and has completed advanced ECC and triage training. She thrives in the fast-paced environment of surgery and loves mentoring junior nurses, helping them grow their confidence and skills. 🩺🐾

Outside of the clinic, Dakota enjoys snowboarding, camping, travelling, and soaking up the sun at the beach. She’s from Hervey Bay and shares her home with Queenie—her much-loved foster fail from Red Collar Rescue. 🐶💕

Help us give Dakota a big shoutout in the comments below! 👇

07/10/2025

🐂 Bull Testing – Safeguarding Fertility & Herd Performance 🐂

During their breeding life, bulls have a huge impact on herd productivity and genetic gain. That’s why regular bull evaluations are so important.

At Vet Cross, Dr Andrew Marland and our veterinary team provide Veterinary Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluations (VBBSE) to give producers confidence in their sires. These assessments check:
✔️ Physical health & structure
✔️ Reproductive tract
✔️ Semen quality & morphology
✔️ Serving ability

By testing your bulls before breeding season, you reduce the risk of sub-fertility, improve herd performance, and protect your business’s bottom line.

📸 Dr Andrew in action testing bulls!

👉 Chat with the Vet Cross team about pre-sale and annual bull evaluations.

05/10/2025

📢⏰ Just a reminder! 📢⏰
All of our Vet Cross clinics will be closed today, 6th October, for the Kings Birthday public holiday.

➡️ We have a vet on call for any emergencies, please call 41515044

🐾💛 The team at Vet Cross all hope you have a relaxing day!

04/10/2025

🚨 Emergencies Can’t Wait — and Neither Do We! 🚨

At Vet Cross, we know pets don’t choose the perfect time to get sick or injured. That’s why our team is on call 24/7, every day of the year — ready to help when you need us most. 🐾

With fully equipped clinics and experienced vets and nurses, we can handle emergencies of all shapes and sizes — from a sudden illness at midnight to a weekend accident in the paddock.

💛 Because when it comes to your pets, every minute counts.

👉 Have you ever had to rush your pet to the vet after hours? Share your story below — it may help another pet parent be prepared.

02/10/2025

🌟 Meet Dr Tomas Richards – Veterinarian at Vet Cross! 🌟

Dr Tomas graduated from James Cook University in 2018 and since then has gained a wealth of experience working across Australia—from busy emergency hospitals to rural mixed practice clinics. In fact, Vet Cross is where Tomas first began his veterinary career, and we’re so excited to have him back on the team! 🐶🐴🐾

With over six years in the industry, Tomas enjoys the variety that mixed practice brings. He has completed further training in emergency medicine through the University of Sydney and is now expanding his focus into surgery and orthopaedics—where his skill and precision really shine. ✨🩺

Outside of the clinic, Tomas loves spending time adventuring, surfing, and camping with his wife and young son. He and his family are grateful for the warm welcome back into the Vet Cross community and are proud to call Bundaberg home. 💙

Make sure to say hi next time you see Dr Tomas in the clinic! 👋

01/10/2025

Stop boredom before it starts! Enrichment isn't just fun and games—it's a powerful tool to prevent behavioural issues, fight cognitive decline, and reduce anxiety. Dr. April explains why ditching the food bowl is a must for every pet. 🐶 🐱

Here are the science-backed resources behind the tips in this video!

For Dogs:
1. Mental Exercise & Cognitive Health: Milgram, N.W., et al. (2005). Learning ability in aged beagle dogs is preserved by behavioural enrichment and dietary fortification. Neurobiology of Aging.
2. Reducing Problem Behaviours: Lindsay, S.R. (2000). Handbook of Applied Dog Behaviour and Training, Vol. 1.
3. Stress Reduction: Hiby, E.F., et al. (2006). Behavioural and physiological responses of dogs entering re-homing kennels. Physiology & Behavior.

For Cats:
1. Cognitive Benefits of Puzzles: Ellis, S.L., et al. (2022). Environmental enrichment strategies for the domestic cat: What is the evidence for cognitive efficacy? Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
2. Stress Reduction & Wellbeing: Buffington, C.A.T., et al. (2004). Effects of environmental enrichment on the behavior of shelter cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).

01/10/2025

🌟🐾 Happy Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day! 🐾🌟

Today we celebrate our amazing reception team — the friendly faces who greet you and your pets, answer endless phone calls, book your appointments, and help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Their compassion, patience, and dedication make such a difference to our clients and furry friends every single day. 💛

Join us in giving a big shout-out to our receptionists — thank you for everything you do! 👏🐶🐱🐴

💬 Leave a comment below to share your appreciation for our wonderful team!

29/09/2025

📢⚠️ LAST DAY! ⚠️📢

Last day to take advantage of these of these great deals!

29/09/2025

We love being part of such a pet-loving community 🐶🐈🐮🐴🐾
Thanks to Hitz939 Bundaberg for celebrating Bundy’s best of - including Bundy’s Best Vet! 🩵

Today we want to know Bundy's Best Vet.

Get your votes in on our website and just by voting you will go into the draw to win $500 cash.

Matty and Trace will announce the winner tomorrow

Vote here⬇️
https://www.hitz939.com.au/win/bundys-best-vet/

Joe Knott Smash Repairs Bundaberg

28/09/2025

Lilies, tulips, daffodils, and even certain fertilisers can be harmful if your pet takes a bite. Many popular spring plants and products are toxic to cats and dogs, even small amounts can cause serious illness.

If you’re gardening or bringing flowers inside this season, take a moment to double-check they’re pet-safe. A little precaution goes a long way in keeping your pet out of the emergency room.

If your pet has nibbled on something they shouldn’t have, contact us right away on (07) 4151 5044.