Windarra Park Vet Clinic

02/09/2024

Say WHAAAT?

We are stoked to announce the launch of our fresh new mobile number for easy access and reach for all our clients 📱. Starting from, well, sometime last week (😆), our mobile number 0483 987 461 is in operation!!
We have taken this step to improve communications and offer another way of contacting us for NON-URGENT MATTERS. We are hoping this will make for a simpler way to stay in touch regarding patient updates, reminders, bookings, medication requests etc.

Similarly to our email and FB messenger options, we will monitor incoming messages daily and do our best to reply within a few hours. However, please keep in mind that we do not currently have a dedicated receptionist, so there will be some lag time in our correspondence, especially during busier periods. Please note this number is for sms/mms only, though if you call it you'll be able to leave voicemail as well.

For any URGENT matters (such as emergencies or same day appointments) please continue using our primary number ☎️ 8388 1200 as that is the most reliable way of contacting us during hours. Our after hours emergency pager number remains the preferred method of contact for after hours emergencies.

We are hoping this is a welcome service and are open to any feedback you may have as we start utilising it more.

25/08/2024

Looking to breed yourself a foal this season? Some (short) glimpses of springy weather between the storms today... a reminder that stud season is JUST AROUND THE CORNER!! 🌻
At Windarra Park Vet Clinic we offer comprehensive reproductive services for mares and stallions and pride ourselves at providing top quality and personalised care for all our patients.

We understand how much time, effort and money go into breeding and are always very honest and upfront about our process and expected outcomes. From experienced breeders to first timers, we offer to share our knowledge and support, in the hopes of achieving that magical black blob on the screen.

Our services include:
🐴 reproductive assessment and breeding suitability of mares and stallions
⏰monitoring and timing mares for natural service or artificial insemination
🐴 insemination with fresh, chilled or frozen semen
💦 stallion semen collection, evaluation and processing (fresh or chilled)
🐴 diagnosing and treating problem mares

We are now taking bookings, please contact us via messenger, email [email protected] or phone 08 8388 1200 to book in your mare or stallion for breed season 2024-25!!

13/08/2024

𝐀𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞!
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Meet the lovely Olga. At almost 38 years young, she is our oldest patient – and check out how fabulous she looks!! 😍 Olga is here to remind us all that age is but a number. Of course, aging brings with it certain conditions and increased incidence of some diseases. But on its own, is 𝘕𝘖𝘛 a reason for horses to be unwell, dull, or skinny.

Olga has had PPID (Equine Cushings) for almost 20 years (longer than I’ve been her vet!) and also lacks any functional teeth by now. Regular health checks, including blood testing and dental exams, ensure that she is well managed on her medication and special diet (and doesn’t have any mobile, painful or sharp teeth fragments that need removing!).

Olga’s condition is a true testament to her owner’s care and dedication, and we hope that she can serve as an example of how “but he/she is old” is no longer an acceptable excuse for older horses looking poorly.

If you have any concerns about your aging horse, or if it’s been a few years since their last veterinary assessment, please contact us! We do have a soft spot for our seniors and want to help you care and manage them as best as possible, so they can enjoy their twilight years in the joy and comfort they deserve ❤

𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚 𝒊𝒏𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓, 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒆 08 8388 1200 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍@𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒌.𝒄𝒐𝒎.

31/07/2024

The time has come to farewell Alex, as she moves on to pursue other interests outside the veterinary industry. Thank you Alex for all your help around the office and the care you provided to our clients and patients over the last year!

Today will be Alex's last day, so please be patient with us until we find a suitable person to fill her (somewhat big) shoes. Please note that in the interim, the office will not be consistently manned during our regular hours HOWEVER this will have no effect on our routine and emergency vet services, which will be available as usual.

17/07/2024

Dear clients, how is it mid-July already?! After what has turned out to be quite a hectic year, I will be taking much needed leave for a week from Sunday July 21st until the 28th. Alex will be able to help with any phone or email inquiries or bookings during our normal office hours, but if you have an after hours emergency please call another local vet or Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital on 8313 1999.

Please note Alex will be working off-site so if you think you may need any medication refills or supplements can you please contact us tomorrow, THURSDAY July 18th to get these dispensed before the weekend.

We are hoping to have some very exciting news to share with you when I get back.... so stay tuned 😁

09/05/2024

Is your noble steed due for a dental check up?

Our expert horse dentistry services ensure your equine friends' oral health is in top notch condition. From routine check ups to advanced treatments, trust us to keep those teeth healthy. We also offer a range of diagnostic imaging including radiography and oroscopy to help manage complex dental disease.

Call us today on 8388 1200 to book your beloved companion in and give them the gift of a healthy smile!

03/02/2024

Dear clients, it has come to our attention that the wrong after-hours message is playing this weekend. Please note for any emergencies, you need to call our pager system on 8378 3712. This is a reminder this service is only available to our current and active clients who have sought routine/preventative care in the past 12 months. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

22/01/2024

Words cannot express how much we love our clients. In a struggling industry, we can honestly say we still love what we do day in day out. We feel very privileged to be able to serve those who's patient care aligns with our ethos... and that occasionally wear their shark onesie just because we asked them to 🤣

12/01/2024

Now offering a new service with our routine dentals. Book in today! 🤣

Ps. Please share and comment below if you'd like to see other add-on services from Windarra Park, we are passionate about your animals' care as well as having a cheeky moment every now and again 😉

Stockhosaurus model: Chalani Tempo

25/12/2023

Not the best day to be out there..... but we just wanted to wish all our lovely clients and patients a great Christmas/Holiday season!

06/08/2023

Just confirming the email sent out yesterday was NOT spam. We have in fact changed banks (but most people were not noticing the notification on our invoice emails 🤣). Thanks to those being diligent and checking in!

30/07/2023

Sorry for the late notice, but we've had A LOT going on here and next thing I know, I'm sitting on a plane realising I haven't kept you in the loop! Well first thing's first; I'm on my way to Toothfest 2023 🦷, a dedicated equine veterinary dentistry conference, to learn from some of the leading experts and pioneers in their fields. By now most of you would be aware of just how passionate I am about improving your horses' dental health, and with it both welfare and performance. And so I'm REALLY excited about this opportunity to continue developing my knowledge and skill set among such a high calibre of specialists (in a very nerdy way!! 🤓). It does mean I'll be away and unavailable to handle any urgent cases until August 10th (sorry!).

Which leads me to the next thing; we have a new part time assistant at the clinic at last, yay!! 🎉 We will officially introduce the lovely Erin when I'm back, but in the meantime, she will be manning the office on her own while I'm away on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm. So if you have any inquiries or wish to make a booking for when I return, please do not hesitate to give her a call. I've really thrown her in the deep end (timing could have possibly been a bit better haha!) so please make her feel welcome and be patient with her as she learns the ropes.

More big news to come.... but in the meantime keep warm, keep dry, and for our breeders out there keep those mares' legs crossed till I'm back ;)

03/07/2023

Readvertised due to change in circumstances July '23
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🌻 Unique opportunity to join our team!! 🌻⁣
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𝗪𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞/𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭⁣⁣

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- Full time or part time/negotiable days⁣⁣
- No on call / weekend / after-hours duties⁣⁣
- Located Adelaide Hills, South Australia (just 30 min from CBD)⁣⁣
- Generous salary and annual bonuses ⁣⁣
- Assistance with relocation/sponsorship considered if applicable⁣⁣
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We want to hear from you if:⁣⁣
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- You want to work in an extremely rewarding position and know that you make a difference ⁣⁣
- You enjoy servicing great clients and are able to communicate effectively ⁣⁣
- You are competent handling horses of all breeds and ages, including stallions⁣⁣
- You have experience working in the veterinary field (small animal nurses welcome)⁣⁣
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Please email cover letter and CV to [email protected]⁣⁣

⁣Please help share the word far and wide to help us complete our small team⁣⁣ 🐴
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14/06/2023

Our phones seem to be down this afternoon, please contact us via fb messenger or email if you have any inquiries, or via our emergency pager for any emergencies on 83783712. We apologise for any inconvenience.

11/05/2023

Position still available

Readvertised due to change in circumstances July '23
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🌻 Unique opportunity to join our team!! 🌻⁣
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𝗪𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞/𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭⁣⁣

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- Full time or part time/negotiable days⁣⁣
- No on call / weekend / after-hours duties⁣⁣
- Located Adelaide Hills, South Australia (just 30 min from CBD)⁣⁣
- Generous salary and annual bonuses ⁣⁣
- Assistance with relocation/sponsorship considered if applicable⁣⁣
⁣⁣
We want to hear from you if:⁣⁣
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- You want to work in an extremely rewarding position and know that you make a difference ⁣⁣
- You enjoy servicing great clients and are able to communicate effectively ⁣⁣
- You are competent handling horses of all breeds and ages, including stallions⁣⁣
- You have experience working in the veterinary field (small animal nurses welcome)⁣⁣
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Please email cover letter and CV to [email protected]⁣⁣

⁣Please help share the word far and wide to help us complete our small team⁣⁣ 🐴
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01/03/2023

Dear clients, after a fantastic but slightly longer than normal breed season I am taking a few days leave and will be away this weekend. The clinic will be closed from Friday March 3rd until Tuesday March 7th inclusive. For any emergencies please contact another local vet or the Equine Health and Production Centre at Roseworthy Uni.

28/11/2022

🐴🐴CHECK THIS OUT!!🐴🐴

Something pretty awesome is going to be happening down at Victor Harbor THIS Friday, December 2nd, at 6pm.

As some of you may know, Brooke enjoys lifting heavy weights in her spare time but it doesn't stop just there. She also does a bit of Strongman training too!!

On Friday, she will be pulling at least one of the Horse Drawn Tram carriages down at Victor Harbor to help raise money and awareness for Lincoln Park Horse and Human Rehabilitation Centre.

This isn't something that has been done before and we are super excited to see how she goes (and how many she can actually pull!)

Get behind her, it should be a fantastic event!

21/10/2022

🐮🐴 Does your animal actually need de-worming? 🐮🐴

One of the most useful tools in a parasite control program is performing faecal egg counts to see if your horse or farm animal has a worm burden and requires anthelmintic treatment. We have moved away from blanket deworming with the gold standard now being to run faecal egg counts (FEC) to determine if deworming is really necessary.

By performing FECs, we can determine the level of infection present (if any) and devise a deworming protocol specific for your animal or farm. It is also essential for monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment being used by testing samples again 2-3 weeks after deworming.

Unfortunately, we are beginning to experience resistance to the common deworming compounds we have available which will only get worse if we don’t change our ways.

What is causing parasite resistance to occur?
- High frequency of deworming
- Under-dosing
- Using anthelmintics that are ineffective against the parasite burden present
- Overgrazing/overstocking or poor pasture management

What can you do?
- TEST BEFORE DEWORMING
- Only give anthelmintics if the results suggest it is necessary
- Keep paddocks clean and free from manure
- Rest paddocks through paddock rotation
- Dose accurately according to bodyweight
- Use the right product at the right time

What’s involved with a FEC?
Collect 2-3 manure balls (or a small handful) of fresh manure in a zip lock bag, remove the excess air and refrigerate until you can bring it into the clinic. Samples must be dropped off by 4pm on Wednesday afternoons. We recommend collecting the samples no more than 3 days prior to submission for testing.

If you have further questions about this topic, please don’t hesitate to give us a call!

☎️ 8388 1200 ☎️

05/10/2022

🌻🌻 Spring has sprung 🌻🌻
(although it certainly doesn’t feel like it with this weather!!)

We’ve already had some foals hit the ground with many more still to come. This is a little reminder to make sure that you are giving the mare and foal the best chance for success with the following:
- Ensure your mare gets a 2in1 Tetanus & Strangles booster 4 – 6 weeks prior to foaling
- Does your mare need her caslick opened?
- Do you have a good quality torch/headlight to check pre/post foaling?
- Do you have a foaling alarm?
- Do you have a plan if things don’t go as they should?
- Do you have your foaling kit ready to go? (and our number saved in your phone)

We recommend a neonatal check within 12-24 hours after every foaling (sooner if something doesn't seem right) to examine the health of the mare and foal. At this time, we would also check the foal's IgG levels which is the main antibody transferred via the colostrum to help fight off infection.

For a more in-depth article, check out the link to our website:
https://www.windarrapark.com/articles-info-sheets

We love this time of year - foal spam is also highly encouraged🤣

Don't forget, we are here if you need us. 📞 8388 1200 (all hours)

Happy Foaling!! 🐎

02/08/2022

**** August Dental Month Special Offer!! ****

As most of our clients already know, we are super passionate about equine welfare and providing top quality dental care. From yearlings just starting to have new teeth erupt, to performance horses needing to be at the top of their game, from broodmares needing to hold weight during lactation and through to geriatrics starting to have more abnormal wear and dental disease. Every horse has teeth, and every horse can benefit from regular dental exams!

Our clients already know the benefits of equine dentistry being performed by a veterinarian. But we want to help even more horses, and what better time than Pet Dental Health Month!

If we have previously performed a dental on your horse(s) and you are SATISFIED with our service and the BENEFIT to your horse, please tell your horsey friends!! We want more clients like YOU who really care for their horses’ wellbeing and take dental health seriously. For every new client we see via your referral you will get $25 credit applied to your account towards any future professional services! If your referred friend books in 3 horses or more, we will double that and credit your account $50!

Referred clients will have the opportunity to see and understand how our dental exams and treatments differ from the simple ‘floating’ of sharp points. But if that’s not value enough, we are also offering 50% off a faecal egg count OR 20% discount on vaccination at the time of the dental.

To any existing clients who have used our routine, emergency or reproductive services but have not yet had a chance to see how we perform our dentals, we are offering an introductory 10% discount on your first dental. Satisfied? Refer your friends to accumulate additional credit on your account!

**Bookings must be made in August and subject to availability. All dentals to be performed at Windarra Park unless there are suitable facilities on property. T’s & C’s apply.

21/07/2022

Dear clients,

We wish to advise that we will be taking a short break to reset, refresh and recharge ahead of the coming breed season.
The clinic will therefore be CLOSED from Sunday July 24th until Sunday July 31st.

For any emergencies during this time, please contact one of our local colleagues or the Equine Health and Production Centre (Roesworthy) on 8313 1999.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to a great season ahead!

11/04/2022

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!

A slightly belated welcome to Brooke who started working with us a few months ago. It's nice to be able to put a face to the voice on the end of the phone!

Brooke has had horses for many years, mainly for pleasure riding, with her current horse being a giant 17.1hh grey Irish Draft Mare. She also dabbles in a bit of powerlifting with her next comp coming up next week in Melbourne.

We have had a very busy start the the year and we certainly are yet to slow down! We are very grateful for all of our amazing clients and continued support 🙂

14/02/2022

Important post!
After a hectic season, and way too long without a day off, it is time for us to take a short break, to refresh and recharge.
Please note the clinic will be CLOSED from Friday Feb 18th at 3:30pm until Monday Feb 28th at 8:30am. For any emergencies during this time please contact one of our local colleagues or the Equine Health and Production Centre at Roesworthy (which has resumed 24/7 services if needed). We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

08/01/2022

As we get to the tail end of breed season (literally!) we just wanted to let all our existing and prospective clients know that we are unable to accept any new mares for AI this season. Managing close to 70 mares is very demanding on any one person, and those who know me know that I put my 110% into my patients and will not compromise on my quality of care - even when that means 2am scans and full weekends spent at the clinic. This year was extremely challenging with an increased number of mares for frozen AI, prolonged and unpredictable cycles the first half of the season, delays in transport of chilled and frozen semen, staff changeovers and a few very naughty foals ;) Massive THANK YOU to our loyal regulars as well as many new clients who trusted us with their mare, stallion and foal care this season. Inquires and bookings for next season more than welcome. Pictured stallion Chalani Tempo of Kiahglenn Stud having a celebratory roll after his last collection for the season. We have a few last mares to finish off with then I'll be doing the same!

24/12/2021

If we ever get snow... I'm building a snowhorse. Until then, the Windarra Park team would like to wish all our amazing clients, patients, friends and colleagues a wonderful holiday season and all the best for a prosperous 2022!!

22/09/2021

The time has come to farewell our lovely nurse Nomes. We would like to say a massive thank you for all your hard work and dedication, amazing client service and compassionate patient care you have provided during your time with team Windarra. Wishing you all the best with your future endeavours! We will miss your smiley face around here x

01/09/2021

Thank you everyone who participated in our competition! We loved seeing your cute photos and reasons for choosing veterinary dentistry. We are so passionate about equine dentistry that we decided to draw TWO winners out of all our entries!!
Congrats to Tanya Adam and Nicki Hurran!!!

21/08/2021

You may have heard a new voice on the phone this week... We are delighted to introduce Vet Nurse Sarah Nixon who has joined our team at Windarra Park. Sarah has achieved her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, a Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) and has almost completed her Honors project relating to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome with The University of Adelaide Equine Health and Performance Centre.
Sarah has two horses named Bohdi & Trigger, 3 bullmastiffs named Lexi, Moose and Ellie & too many cats to count… all of whom she truly adores! Don’t bring any rescues to her... she will take them home! She enjoys forest plods with her trusty standardbred while her companion thoroughbred keeps her on her toes (and on the ground)!
Her special interests are dentistry, reproduction and neonatal care. Sarah looks forward to getting to know all our wonderful clients & patients and continue doing what she loves 😄

11/08/2021

🦷 AUGUST IS PET DENTAL MONTH 🦷
In celebration of August being National Pet Dental Health Month, we are giving you the opportunity to win a FREE EQUINE DENTAL! *T&C’s apply*

This competition is open to existing and new clients, and redeemable until June 30th, 2022!

HOW TO ENTER:
🐴 Comment a picture of your horse/pony (no real reason for this, it’s just cute…) & tell us why you think regular equine dentistry performed by a veterinarian is so important!
🗣 Share this post!
🩺 Like our Windarra Park Veterinary Clinic page!
🥕 An extra BONUS entry for every 3 friends you tag!

The winner will be drawn on August 31st, 2021! Good luck!

*T&C’s: Offer includes routine oral exam under sedation and basic odontoplasty. Excludes travel costs, treatment of any existing pathology, dental extractions, imaging and medications other than sedation.