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Northside Veterinary Centre is committed to providing expert and compassionate care to the pets of the Canberra Community.
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01/11/2024

It’s grass seed season again.

It's time to start checking your dog's paws, ears and body for grass seeds.
If missed grass seeds can migrate under the skin causing abscesses and even move to other areas of the body.

This video shows how a grass seed migrates if missed on your dog's body.

Ways to avoid your dog getting grass seeds include:
-Check your dog after walks for grass seeds ensuring to check between the toes particularly
-Control grass in your backyard
-Keep long haired dogs hair around their feet and ears short

Common signs your dog may have a grass seed stuck:
-Swelling between the toes that is likely to cause them to want to lick
-Shaking the head / scratching at an ear
-Squinting /red eye

Contact your vet if you are concerned your dog may have a grass seed that you cannot remove.

22/10/2024

Big news! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all donations made to One Foot Forward from 10am today will be matched. Up to $100K.

Show your support for Australians living with mental illness and donate to the NVC team today!

14/10/2024

Position Vacant
Animal Attendant - Full Time/Part Time

Our fun, passionate and supportive team is looking for a new animal attendant. If you are an honest and hardworking individual who loves animals, this is the job for you!

While it is an entry level position and on-the-job training will be provided, some experience in animal care is desired.

Our animal attendant team is responsible for the cleaning and sterilisation of surgical equipment, general cleaning and laundry, animal care, stock replacement and management of laboratory samples including blood and urinalysis.

You will be trained on safe animal restraint and customer care. To succeed and enjoy a career in the veterinary industry, you must enjoy interacting with people and animals. Attention to detail, problem solving and the ability to multitask are all integral to the job.

The clinic currently opens 8am-6pm Monday-Friday and 8am-1pm Saturday. Shifts will include both early shifts starting at 7:30am and late shifts finishing at 7pm. We are closed Sundays and all public holidays.

The ideal candidate will:
Be able to work in a team and also be self-motivated
Show initiative and attention to detail
Be experienced at animal care and enjoy caring for animals
Be able to work a rotating roster, including some Saturdays
Eager to learn
Be prepared to work 7.5 hour shifts on their feet performing a variety of tasks, including significant amounts of cleaning.

We shall offer:
An environment that will develop your skills and knowledge
An environment that will encourage you to undertake study, and allow progression to a career as a qualified veterinary nurse
An opportunity to excel in your role and find enjoyment at work

Apply via email
[email protected]

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

11/10/2024

Today is officially veterinary nurse & technician day and the last round of our nurse introduction posts!

We hope you have enjoyed this week as much as we have, today we introduce you to Tanya, Sarah, Lucy and Sarah.

We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all of our nursing team, we couldn’t do what we do each day without your skill, professionalism, expertise and upmost care for your patients.
And Thank you to everyone for following along with our daily posts, we sure had fun making them 💙🐾

10/10/2024

Today is world mental health day, as you may already know we as a team ‘Fur-riends of NVC’ are raising money for the black dog institute this October.

The Black dog institute is a non-for-profit organisation that raises money to fund mental health research and resources. Today thanks to Safety Mate, all donations made today only (10th of October) will be matched!

If you would like to make a donation to a very meaningful cause please click the link below to find our fundraising page!
https://www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/NorthsideVeterinaryCentre/

09/10/2024

It’s officially day 4 of veterinary nurse & technician week!

Today’s nurse introductions are Reneé, Kitsu, Glenn & Jess.
Nurses are patient advocates, dedicating their day to caring for your beloved furry family members. So let’s take time to appreciate the hard work and diverse skills they bring to work each day.

We have one more day of nurse introductions coming tomorrow, so come back again to thank our final round of nurses.

08/10/2024

Welcome to day 3 of veterinary nurse and technician awareness week.

We would like to introduce you to 4 more of our fantastic nursing staff (and practice manager) Tash, Clelia, Mel and Ruby.
The typical day of a veterinary nurse is anything from assisting with vet consultations, monitoring surgery, pre and post surgical monitoring, nurse consultations, client communication and much more! We are very appreciative of all the different hats our nurses wear each day, this week we get to showcase to you just how wonderful they are!

Check back in tomorrow to get to know more of our nursing team.

07/10/2024

Day 2 of Veterinary nurse and Technician awareness week!

Meet some of our all star nursing team, Wendy, Felicia, Diana and Claire. With such diverse talents and interests within their roles as veterinary nurses, these nurses are committed to giving your pets the best care.

We have many more nurses to introduce to you throughout this week, so check back in tomorrow to get to know more of our fantastic veterinary nurses.

06/10/2024

It is officially Veterinary Nurse & Technician awareness week from the 7th of October until the 11th of October.

Veterinary nurses and technologists from across Australia will join together to bring awareness to the important work they do during Veterinary Nurse & Technologist Awareness Week. This year’s theme – Celebrating all the ways we make a difference – aims to celebrate the diverse roles and talents that veterinary nurses and technologists possess that make a difference to their patients, clients, colleagues and the community.

Throughout this week we will be participating in veterinary nurse & technician week - celebrating ways we make a difference by spotlighting our amazing nursing team. Keep an eye out each day for our upcoming nurse introduction posts

05/10/2024

We will be closed on Monday 7 October for the public holiday and back to our normal opening hours on Tuesday 8 October.

If your furry loved one needs veterinary care over the long weekend, please visit one of the following clinics:

🐾 Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) 24/7 - (02) 6280 6344
🐾 Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service (CVES) 24/7 - (02) 6225 7257
🐾 Walk-In Clinic for Animals (from 7pm) - 0482 092 824

We hope you all have a restful and safe long weekend!

12/08/2024

Pippa has successfully completed 19 weeks of chemotherapy and supportive treatment for her osteosarcoma diagnosis in which she also had her right front leg amputated.

Pippa underwent 6 rounds of chemotherapy, 8 cancer vaccinations and multiple weeks of vet visits and blood tests. We are very proud of Pippa for being so brave and her parents for being so dedicated whilst Pippa was undergoing her cancer treatment.

Chemotherapy is certainly not an option for every patient diagnosed with osteosarcoma but we are happy that Pippa was always very cooperative and maintained a good quality of life throughout her treatment.

Well done Pippa!🩷

01/08/2024

Dental month has officially arrived!

For the entire month of August to celebrate pet dental awareness month we are offering FREE nurse dental checks! In the free check the nurses will look for: any abnormalities of the teeth or gums, including gingivitis, missing or broken teeth, periodontitis and oral masses. They will also provide advice on monitoring the oral health at home and strategies to prevent dental disease.

If you would like your pet to come in for a free nurse dental check please contact reception to book your pet in as we will have limited spots available!🦷

26/07/2024

AVA dental awareness month is back this August, so for the month of August we are offering free nurse dental checks.
Dental health is as important for our pets as it is for ourselves.

Every August, the Australian Veterinary Association seeks to raise awareness of this important issue. To play our part, we are offering FREE nurse dental checks during August.

We have limited spots available during the week, during which the nurses will look for: any abnormalities of the teeth or gums, including gingivitis, missing or broken teeth, periodontitis and oral masses. They will also provide advice on monitoring the oral health at home and strategies to prevent dental disease. Please call reception for availability.

05/07/2024

Our friends have made this great info-graphic on the current Avian Influenza outbreak.
Please take special care with your pet birds, and if you do find a sick or injured bird, PLEASE CALL THE CLINIC before bringing it in.
We all need to work together to keep our local wild and pet birds safe and healthy.
If you are concerned that a bird has signs of Avian influenza, please contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 directly.

28/06/2024

Frankie's eyes are looking great 12 months post entropian & ectropian surgery!

Frankie came in for a consult following a different procedure and we couldn't help but notice the difference and benefit of his eye lid procedure performed by Dr Libby in February 2023.
We have included the original post images as a reference of his eyes before and just following surgery last year.

06/06/2024

We will be closed on Monday 10 June for the King's Birthday.

If your furry loved one needs urgent veterinary care over the long weekend, please contact:

- Animal Referral Hospital (02 6280 6344)
- Canberra Veterinary Emergency Service (02 6225 7257)

For non-urgent care, you can visit the Walk-In Clinic for Animals from 7pm.

30/05/2024

May is pet arthritis awareness month, in honour of this month we are sharing a success story from one of the arthritis management medications we use in clinic.

"Back in 2017, when he was around 4 years old Jaja badly ruptured his right anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and needed to get a titanium replacement. Less than a year later, he ruptured his left ACL. We were told that he may get arthritis later in his life.

When he got older we noticed that Jaja was getting really stiff and was struggling to walk and get up on the couch as normal, we reached out to our vets and we were recommended to put him on Beransa - a monthly injection - for arthritis and we have noticed such a great difference! His zoomies have increased and he trots around happily when we go for our walks."

If you think your pet is showing signs of arthritis please book a consult to discuss your pets treatment options.

31/10/2023

Good Morning.
We would like to notify everyone of the recent confirmed cases of the contagious parvovirus disease and the risk it imposes to unvaccinated puppies and dogs.
It is a good time for all owners to check their pets vaccination status and ensure they are up to date with vaccinations to prevent the infection of parvovirus.

This disease is highly contagious and spread by contact with a contaminated pet, surface, environment and person. This virus is very resilient and can live through weather changes and routine cleaning, this means it is extremely difficult to control once an area is affected by the disease.
It is important to note that nose-to-nose contact is not the only way dogs can contract the virus. Other ways include sniffing the ground when on walks or at dog parks, sniffing contaminated faeces and sniffing or licking contaminated surfaces.

If your pet has any of these symptoms or is currently not up to date with vaccinations please contact the clinic to book an appointment.

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2/51 Mort Street
Canberra, ACT
2612

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 1pm

Website

http://www.northsidevet.com.au/

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It’s grass seed season again. It's time to start checking your dog's paws, ears and body for grass seeds. If missed grass seeds can migrate under the skin causing abscesses and even move to other areas of the body. This video shows how a grass seed migrates if missed on your dog's body. Ways to avoid your dog getting grass seeds include: -Check your dog after walks for grass seeds ensuring to check between the toes particularly -Control grass in your backyard -Keep long haired dogs hair around their feet and ears short Common signs your dog may have a grass seed stuck: -Swelling between the toes that is likely to cause them to want to lick -Shaking the head / scratching at an ear -Squinting /red eye Contact your vet if you are concerned your dog may have a grass seed that you cannot remove.