Sandy Paws Vet Iluka

18/08/2024

Totally stolen from another page - had to share! 🤣

08/08/2024

Ticks are out and about!! And this is a fantastic deal 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

05/08/2024

It's National Pet Dental Month!
$50 off scale and polish for August 🦷
Give us 10 reasons to clean your pet's teeth - GO!

11/07/2024

July is National desexing month!
That means we are offering a 15% discount.
Appointments are filling fast so call us ASAP to take advantage of this great deal 🐾🐇🐈🐩

Send a message to learn more

30/06/2024

We will be taking a short break this week, reopening Monday 8th July. For your veterinary needs in the meantime please call Angourie Road Vet. Thanks everyone 🙏

28/05/2024

If you only use tick prevention for part of the year - think again!!
FOUR cases at one local clinic last week... just saying...

26/05/2024

Veterinary nurse/receptionist required in our small animal clinic, Iluka.

We are looking for a vet nurse ideally with Cert IV qualifications or minimum 3 years experience in clinic.

The position will involve some reception/retail shifts and some nursing shifts:
- Customer service
- Booking appointments
- ability to recommend preventative care advice, feeding and complete retail sales
- Cash handling
- Assisting with surgeries
- Monitoring anaesthetics
- Cleaning equipment, instruments and cages
- Animal care and handling

We are seeking someone to work 2 – 3 days each week, Tuesday – Thursday on a casual or permanent part-time basis. Some after hours work will also be involved but this is on a shared basis with other clinics and other staff so is not generally too demanding.

Please send enquiries and/or resumes with cover letters to [email protected]

22/05/2024

LOCAL DISEASE ALERT:
🦠 Leptospirosis 🦠
(We do currently have lepto vaccination stock available. Please contact the clinic for more information and appointments).

The current wet conditions have resulted in an increased rat population and we have been informed by a local veterinary clinic of a positive case of leptospirosis.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can infect dogs as well as other mammals. Transmitted through contact with rodents, leptospirosis causes serious illness and possible death in affected animals.

❗ LEPTO IS INFECTIOUS TO HUMANS ❗

Infection can occur when a dog drinks from a water source that a rodent has urinated in such as a puddle or drain. It can survive in water or soil for months, crossing damaged skin (wounds) or contracted even by sniffing.

The first signs of illness in dogs with leptospirosis can be general and may include vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, fever and refusal to eat. If left untreated, the disease progresses to kidney and liver failure and even death.

Vaccination can prevent illness from the common strains of leptospirosis.

21/03/2024

Please extend a warm Iluka welcome to Dr Felicity Smith who will be caring for our furry friends from Monday 25th March while Dr Lisa takes a well-earned break. ⛱
Dr Felicity has extensive experience looking after the medical and surgical needs of dogs, cats, pocket pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs, birds and wildlife 🦜 and is looking forward to exploring our beautiful area.
Welcome aboard Dr Felicity 👋😁

14/02/2024

More kitty spam 😻 Sorry - (not sorry 🤣)

13/02/2024

Desexing six of these little cuties this week!!

30/01/2024

Situation: SERIOUS 😪
With the current economic climate, rental crisis, increased interest rates and other factors there are literally THOUSANDS of pets needing homes. The rescue shelters are full to the brim. Simply put, there are more animals than available homes.
🙏 How you can help:
Desex your pets.
Consider fostering an animal.
Spread the word.

List of local rescue organisations:

The DogFather Rescue Brisbane to Coffs Harbour
https://www.facebook.com/TheDogFatherRescue

Willow Tree Sanctuary SEQ to Sydney
https://www.facebook.com/willowtreesanctuary

Friends of the Pound Tweed
07 55248590

Pets for Life Billinudgel
0411 032 905

Byron Dog Rescue (C.A.W.I.) Brunswick Heads
0458 461935

Animal Welfare League NSW Mullumbimby
0436 845542

Cats & Kittens Cattery Ballina
0468 422822

Northern Rivers Animal Services Ballina
66811860

Animal Rights & Rescue Group Lismore
66221881

K.I.T.T.E.N. Rescue Lismore
0412 966 748

Doggie Moggie Rescue Northern NSW Lismore
0411 950890

Happy Paws Haven Grafton
0419 404766

R.E.A.L. Rescue Grafton
0412 977927

Animal Rescue Coffs Harbour (ARCH) Coffs Harbour
0409 838380 or 0401 137514

14/01/2024

At only 12 weeks old poor little Lana came in with a painful inguinal hernia requiring emergency surgery 😳 This little cutie has now recovered and is living life to the max!!! 🥰

05/12/2023

Happy Wednesday everyone!

04/12/2023

Reposting as the weather warms up 🌡 Feel free to share!!

Helpful hints for dogs on these hot days:
🐾Walk your dog early or late in the day - or don't walk at all.
🐾Walk on grass where possible. Hot ground can burn feet.
🐾Never leave your dog in a vehicle - they can die in 6 minutes.
🐾Have multiple sources of fresh water available and a shady area to rest
🐾Signs of heat stress can include increased panting, lethargy, vomitting, diarrhoea and collapse. Veterinary attention should be sought immediately as organs can shut down quickly.
NOTE re cats: It is not unusual for cats to accidentally get locked in sheds. Sheds are like ovens in these temperatures so be mindful of where your feline friends are during this period too.

27/11/2023

This is from a Western Australian page but is relevant to wildlife everywhere. Please read 🙏

https://fb.watch/oAHElpxTLv/?mibextid=Nif5oz

14/11/2023

Good news re our opening hours!
Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm *
* Tuesday 9-6pm (4-6pm by appointment only)⬅️ NEW!
Fridays 9am - 2pm
Saturday - closed

30/10/2023

It's on again! Animal Welfare League NSW has provided us with a very limited number of vouchers to assist PENSION CARD HOLDERS with the cost of desexing their dog and cats. Please call us asap to book an appointment, 66465676.

17/08/2023

Think your pet's teeth look healthy? Look what can be lurking under the gum line 😳 Dental disease causes smelly breath, discomfort, abscess formation and organ damage.
For the month of August we are offering $50 off all dental procedures. Bookings are essential. Call 66465676

01/08/2023

Does your dog have smelly breath? How long since they have had their teeth and gums checked? Did you know that dental disease can lead to organ failure?
Book now for a FREE dental check and, just for the month of August, we are offering $50 OFF our dental procedures.
Phone: 66465676

12/07/2023

ALERT: We are seeing paralysis ticks 🕷
Please make sure your prevention is up to date ✅

10/07/2023

WIRES are now recruiting! Are you interested in learning how to help our wildlife? Do you have a little time on your hands?
Rescue and Intermediate Care Course (RICC)
27th August at the Brushgrove Hall. Cost is $125.
Bookings are essential. Online theory prior to workshop.
Scan the QR code or email [email protected]

30/06/2023

Is your pet feeling the cold this winter?

There are LOTS of options available to help ease joint pain:
🐾 acupuncture - now available in clinic
🐾 natural joint supplements and recommendations
🐾 prescribed medications - special offer to eligible patients
(new diagnosis of arthritis, pending medical suitability)
🐾 brand new monthly injection now available!

Call the clinic on 66465676 to make a difference to your pet's comfort.

Photo of Billy, thanks to Jen from Clip and Collect, Iluka's own dog grooming salon!
(Early booking recommended. M: 0407571600).

06/06/2023

July is National Desexing Month!
Book now for a 15% discount - 6646 5676

06/03/2023

Struggling to get your pet's weight down?
Why not book a FREE weight loss clinic! We offer nutritional programmes, regular weigh ins and special offers. 66465676.

02/03/2023

Sandy Paws Vet is now offering AfterPay and Humm - buy now, pay later options for your veterinary needs.
Now you can purchase products and utilise services such as dentals and desexing as well as urgent/emergency procedures.

20/02/2023

What breed is Pepper? Have a guess!!
We have no idea so have sent off a DNA test for mixed breed dogs - we should have results in around three weeks ⏳
She is 4 months old and weighs 2kg so will likely only be around 3kg as an adult dog. Her coat is on the coarse side rather than silky soft. Isn't she just gorgeous?!
Watch this space for results 👀