Cowes Vet

05/11/2024

02/11/2024

Cowes Veterinary Surgery will be closed on Tuesday 5th November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

With many people taking the Melbourne Cup public holiday as a 4 day long weekend, and our commitment to providing an exceptional community service and veterinary care to the greater Phillip Island locals and tourists. We have decided to extend opening hours on Monday 4th November from 9am to 7pm.

Please call us on 5952 2936 to make an appointment.

30/10/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween from Cowes Vet🎃

While Halloween can be fun with costumes, treats, and all things scary, it can be a little overwhelming and sometimes dangerous for our furry friends. With treats too tasty to resist and everything being unearthly.
Here are some things to be aware of on this haunting night!! 💀🎃👻

16/10/2024

🚨SOLD OUT!!!! 🚨
Royal Canin Dog Satiety Cans - ON SALE!

Our stock of Royal Canin Dog Satiety Cans are on sale due to short-dated cans.
Perfect for dogs that need a little help managing their weight!
✅ Same great nutrition, just closer to the best-by date.
✅ Limited quantities – grab yours before they’re gone!
Hurry! Sale ends when the short-dated stock is sold out!

11/10/2024

Happy Vet Nurse Day! 🩺🐾
Today we are celebrating the love and care we give to your fur babies on a daily basis!!
It’s our privilege to be part of their health journeys, from routine check-ups to comforting them when they need it most.
Thank you to our clients that trust us with their pets health and happiness!
Every purr and wag makes our jobs rewarding!
💙💙

25/09/2024

🏉 AFL Grand Final Public Holiday Closure 🏉

Please note that for the AFL Grand Final public holiday we will be closed, Friday the 27th 🏆
We hope everyone enjoys the big day and has a fantastic time celebrating! 🎉 We’ll be back open to see you on the 28th.
Thank you for your understanding and support!

20/09/2024

🚗🐾 Watch Out for Echidnas on the Road!🦔

Echidnas breed from June to September and during this time the males create something called a ‘train’. This consists of a line of males following the females’ tracks.
Female echidnas have can have up to 50 hectares of territory which means a lot of land with the potential of man-made things in the way… such as roads!!
Even though breeding season is almost over, our spiky friends are still out and about!
Echidnas are slow movers and they’re often hard to spot. If you see one please slow down and give them space to cross safely!
This little guy was hit by a car and bought into our care. A small fracture was discovered in his beak, which can often be fatal for these guys. Fortunately, thanks to the care of Dr. Elizabeth, PINP and fellow Wildlife Rescues, this little guy is on the mend and making an incredible recovery.
❤️‍🩹 🦔

03/09/2024

🐾 Celebrating a Successful Pet Dental Month! 🦷

A big thank you to everyone who participated in Pet Dental Month! 🎉
We are thrilled to see so many pet parents prioritising their fur babies' dental health. Regular dental care is essential for keeping them happy and healthy!!

From routine cleanings to at-home care, let's keep the momentum going—healthy smiles lead to wagging tails and purrs all year round!
Save the date August 2025!! 🐱 🎉🐶 🦷 🎊🩷

15/07/2024

🪥Give your furry friend something to smile about!🦷
National Pet Dental Month is coming up quickly and to celebrate we are taking 10% off all dental procedure bills and offering free dental checks with our nurses this August!
Book in your pets dental check or dental between the 1st and 31st of August and receive the 10% off the dental!!
Call us today on 5952-2936
Let's keep those teeth shining bright! 🐕🐈🦷

20/05/2024

Puppy school currently unavailable

It is with a great sadness, we are unfortunately unable to continue running puppy school here at the Cowes Veterinary Surgery. We are more than happy to help you with all your puppy needs and are still excited to see your new furry friends at our clinic!

For training advice, reach out to Heather Hammonds - dog trainer
For those adorable photos, reach out to Island Paw Prints to book in your own shoot!

16/05/2024

GAPONLY

Only pay the gap, on the spot
Did you know we offer GapOnly® at Cowes Veterinary Surgery?
GapOnly® is a payment service that works with selected pet insurance brands, so you can access your pet insurance benefit right away for eligible expenses.
That means, rather than paying us the full invoice upfront and waiting days to be reimbursed, we submit your claim on the spot, on your behalf, while you’re at our clinic.
Your claim is generally assessed within 10 minutes, and if approved, you just pay us the gap – the amount not covered by your pet insurance policy.
If you have any questions about this service, please don’t hesitate to give one our friendly staff a call.

15/05/2024

🐰 Do you know this Rabbit?! 🐰

Found - Monash Ave Cowes
Date - 15/5/24
Time - 10am
Gender - Female
Desexed - unknown
Microchipped - No

If you know or are the owners of this rabbit please let us know by contacting us on 5952-2936 or email us on [email protected]
Please note: Proof of ownership is required.

15/05/2024

INTRODUCING OUR NEW BUSINESS OWNERS, SOPHIE AND JAMES ELPHICK

As some of our community may know, Dr. David Cassells has retired after more than 40 years of service to the Phillip Island and surrounds area. David sold the clinic in December 2023 to Dr Sophie Elphick, and husband and business partner, James.

Sophie grew up on a dairy farm, she was always passionate about animals but after the rescue of a cow suffering milk fever and having fell on an electric fence, she became motivated by the ability medicine could impact an animal’s life. From this moment, Sophie set her sights on becoming a veterinarian to be an advocate for animals. Sophie has a post graduate certificate in equine medicine, a passion for horses, she breeds Warmbloods, used for show jumping and is skilled in equine reproduction.

James was brought up in rural South England by a Veterinary Surgeon father and Veterinary Nurse mother. James is a qualified mechanical engineer however; these days he runs the business management side of the clinic.

Together they own Station Street Veterinary Clinic in Koo Wee Rup, our sister clinic. They have a son and daughter and are expecting their third child!

11/11/2023

10/11/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: There is currently a shortage of feline vaccines in Australia, and this is expected to continue until early 2024. As per advice from the AVA, we are delaying annual boosters for cat vaccines until stock normalises.

🐱Vaccines provide protection for at least 12 months; this is a minimum duration and not a cut-off as to when the immunity suddenly ceases.

Core vaccines cover Panleukopenia, Herpes Virus and Calicivirus.

Panleukopenia is now an uncommon disease that causes a severe and often fatal gastro-enteritis. Vaccination provides a high level of long-lasting protection. Cats can shed the virus in their urine, stool, and nasal secretions; infection occurs when susceptible cats come in contact with these secretions, or even the fleas from infected cats.
Herpes Virus and Calicivirus is commonly known as cat flu. The viruses are spread in saliva, discharge from the eyes and nose of an infected cat and through aerosol droplets that spread when cats sneeze. Therefore, an infection occurs when a susceptible cat comes into direct contact with an infected cat, or with inanimate objects (e.g., clothing, food and water dishes, furniture) that have been contaminated with viral particles.

🐱In short, the highest risk is from cat-to-cat contact

Ways to reduce risks associated with delayed vaccinations
🐱 Keep cats indoors
🐱Avoid boarding until supply becomes normalised
🐱Ensure if purchasing/adopting a cat that it is up to date with vaccinations

We have a limited supply of vaccines available for kittens, shelter cats and those requiring to be boarded. If you are concerned or believe your cat may be at risk of contracting the viruses covered by the core vaccine, please contact Cowes Veterinary Surgery on 59522936.

25/09/2023

PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSED
Friday September 29th