Darwin My Vet Services - Wulagi

30/10/2024

We are excited to announce that the new Lepto 2 vaccine has arrived at the clinic! The team has been very busy getting this vaccine ready to roll out and ensure your dogs are protected.

Give us a call on (08) 8927 3657 so that our friendly team can make a booking for your pet.

What is Leptospirosis?
Infection with Leptospirosis can cause organ failure and death, as it spreads through the blood stream of infected animals.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease which can infect many mammalian species, including dogs and humans. The bacteria is carried by rodents, bats and marsupials and is excreted in their urine. The bacteria can survive in water sources, becoming a threat during wet seasons. Disease can be contracted through direct contact with the host or through exposure to water, food, soil or bedding contaminated with urine.

Signs of mild infection include lethargy, fever, jaundice, inappetence and increased thirst.

04/10/2024

Darwin My Vet Service will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 5th of October), therefore please visit us today if you need to collect any food or medication. Our calls will be diverted to our wonderful team at our sister clinic, University Avenue Vets for any bookings, enquiries etc. Alternatively feel free to email us at [email protected] for any non-urgent enquiries.

30/09/2024

Make sure your puppy or dog has been vaccinated against this deadly disease! It could save you thousands of dollars in treatment costs, in fact $5000 to treat your dog in hospital vs vaccination for $130 (cost based on 1x C4 vaccination). It can be easily prevented by ensuring your puppy has had their full course of vaccinations and your adult dog is up to date with their annual vaccination.
☎️ Call us today to check your dog's vaccination status.

20/09/2024

VETERINARY NURSE POSITION AVAILABLE!

Darwin My Vet Service is looking to expand our team of qualified Vet Nurses in our 100% small animal practice in the Northern Suburbs of Darwin. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced nurse to join our close knit and efficient team, ideally in a full time role however part-time positions will be considered.

What can we offer you?
• 5-day week, plus roughly 1 in 4 Saturdays (37.5 hours per week)
•Supportive, well established team and lots of opportunities to utilise your nursing skills.
•We aim to leave on time and have scheduled lunch breaks.
•Flexibility. We are very family friendly and happy to consider flexible hours for the right candidate.
•We have all the latest tools to help with patient care/diagnostics in real time. Digital x-ray, iM3 dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multi parameter monitors and in-house blood machines.

What will you bring to the role?
•Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
•2 years + experience in a small animal practice desired
•Great communication and interpersonal skills.
•Motivated and passionate about providing the highest standard of care to our clients and patients.
•Exceptional work ethic and team focused approach.

If you would like to find out more, please call us for a chat on (08) 89273657 or send your resume through to Anna at [email protected].

20/09/2024

Our lovely nurse Jaide leaves us today after 3 years. Thanks for all your hard work and exceptional patient care, I know all your favourite patients will miss your cuddles and treats! Good luck in Queensland and come visit us soon😽

10/09/2024

We are pleased to advise we are back to normal opening hours, including Mondays 🙌
Thanks everyone for your patience during this time.🙂

20/08/2024

‼️ TEMPORARY CLINIC CLOSURE - MONDAYS ONLY! ‼️

Dear Clients,

We have made the difficult decision to temporarily close Darwin My Vet Service on Mondays only.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused with this closure. The decision has not been made lightly and is due to the significant staff shortage we are currently experiencing with both Vet and Nurse availability.

Phone calls will be directed to our sister clinic, University Avenue Vets in Durack during this time. They will be able to assist you with any phone enquiries, bookings and medication requests.

We continue to remain open Tuesday to Saturday. The clinic remains closed on Sundays.

We hope to return to normal operating hours in the near future. We thank you for your understanding during this time.

Regards, DMVS Management

24/07/2024

FOUND!
A 4-6 week old male kitten was handed into the clinic this morning. Found on Vanderlin Drive. Please contact the clinic if you think he is yours, proof of ownership is required.

08/06/2024

Silly Saturday!

What do you call a dog magician?

A Labra-cadbra-dor.

01/06/2024

Territory Day is approaching once again! What may be a fun occasion for us can be frightening for our pets
We have a few tips to help make cracker night this year a little easier for your pooch ( cats too!)
- secure your gates and fences, repair any holes that they might escape from!
- Try to keep them indoors as much as possible, if you cannot be with them, then a radio or TV may help mask the sound a little.
- Give them plenty of reassuring hugs, pats, treats, food puzzle so they can feel distracted and safe.

Some pets need a little extra help to stay calm. Sometimes the fear can lead to destructive and dangerous behaviour. If you think your pet needs medication to relax through the crackers please call us on 08 8927 3657 - we can organise an appointment to ensure your pets are safe and happy on cracker night!

23/05/2024

We had the beautiful Luci in for her spey procedure today. Here she is before her surgery keeping warm and getting cuddles from Nurse Mikki. Luci is a 6 month old Brittany Spaniel and has the sweetest personality. All our desexing procedures have a qualified and experienced nurse monitoring them before, during and post operatively to ensure a smooth anaesthetic and fast recovery so we can get them home to their families as soon as possible 🥰

14/05/2024

Meet Mittens, she is one of our nurses cats. Mittens does not like getting her regular worming tablet (see her unimpressed expression!), so she was quite happy when her human came home with Nexgard Spectra instead, and her human is glad not to be scratched anymore!

Nexgard Spectra for cats is a spot-on application to prevent fleas, ticks, heartworm, and intestinal worms.

For an added bonus, we have a few more treat lick mats available for free with the purchase of Cat Nexgard Spectra. These lick mats are a great mental exercise for your feline friends, add some of their favourite food into the mat, stick it onto a wall, and let them have fun!

07/05/2024

This month we are offering $15 off Seresto Tick collars.
These collars are the best way to prevent the nasty disease.
Be cautious like Corky and get yours today!

27/04/2024

Kennel cough has been doing the rounds in the top end!
If you notice your dog is coughing, retching or gagging a lot please call us on 8927 3657 to organise an appointment.

Kennel cough is something we often vaccinate against, however a vaccinated dog may still become unwell with kennel cough as there are many different strains of the disease. Keeping your dog up to date with vaccinations will give them a better chance at quick recovery.
If your dog does contract Kennel Cough it is important to keep them isolated so we can reduce the spread, keep them home, away from dog parks, and avoid contact with other dogs.
If you have an appointment for a coughing dog please call when you arrive and avoid entering the clinic unless directed by our vets or nurses.

16/04/2024

Found puppy in Malak park.
If you are missing your puppy please contact the clinic on 8927 3657 with a description.

Call now to connect with business.

26/03/2024

We will be closed for the Easter long weekend.
We will be open until 6pm on Thursday the 28th of March. We will reopen on Tuesday the 2nd of April for our normal operating hours.

If there is a medical emergency with your pet call our phone (08) 8927 3657 and you will diverted to the Afterhours clinic on call.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter long weekend.

And remember...save the chocolate for the humans, it can make your pet very sick!

09/03/2024

How can you tell a tapeworm from other worms?

Try and measure something with it!

All jokes aside - make sure you are up to date with your pets intestinal worming. The little parasites can cause a big problem if left untreated. It might be a good idea to mark due dates on your calendar so its not missed!

Lizard eating cats and dogs commonly get Spirometra tapeworm which needs an extra tablet, feel free to call or come in to talk to our friendly nurses and get your furry companions worm free!

02/03/2024

The grass grows so fast at this time of year, with that comes a lot of problems with our pets and grass seeds!
These small seeds have sharp points and can easily get under your dogs skin, or in their ears, or between their toes. This can lead to infections and painful abscesses. OUCH!

How to avoid this?
- keep your grass and weeds short and well maintained.
- avoid letting your dog walking through long grass
- regular grooming - brushing for all breeds, and regular haircuts for longer coats and curly coats.
- check your dog after walks - little bumps may be felt in the hair and easily brushed out.

Don't forget to give them a treat for being such a good dog! 🥰🐾🩺