Killarney Vets

17/11/2025

Snake Season Reminder! 🐍 Snakes are extremely active around this time of year. Bite marks are often not visible, and symptoms may take time to appear. The sooner your pet is examined, tested and treated with antivenin if required, the better.

Check below for signs to watch for, what to do if your pet is bitten, and top prevention tips.

12/11/2025

Is this your dog? Wandered in to a property at White Swamp NSW. No collar or microchip. If you own this dog please call the clinic on (07)46641344 and tell us the s*x of the dog.

10/11/2025

Congratulations Team!

10/11/2025

Blaze Aid have just announced a grant program to assist community-minded applicants with fire-fighting equipment. See further details below:

ALL FIRED UP // Farm Fire Fighting Unit Grants

BlazeAid’s All Fired Up grant program supports farmers in bushfire-prone regions across Australia to upgrade their Private Fire Fighting Units (PFFUs). These units — including slip-on tanks, pumps, hoses, radios, and safety gear — play a vital role in early bushfire response and property protection.

This time-limited initiative runs from October 2025 to February 2026, offering grants of up to $10,000 per applicant. Most grants are expected to be around $2,000 or less, covering repairs, upgrades, or essential safety equipment. Farmers are encouraged to purchase the items upfront, with BlazeAid reimbursing a percentage based on need, merit, and safety standards. Pre-approval is available for those with limited funds.

For further information and to apply, go to https://blazeaid.com.au/all-fired-up-grants-1https://blazeaid.com.au/all-fired-up-grants-1.

02/11/2025

A few weeks ago, Dr Jayne performed surgery to remove Kate’s parotid and mandibular salivary glands after ongoing issues with a salivary mucocoele, a pocket of saliva that forms when a salivary gland or duct becomes damaged.

Whilst quite an intricate surgery, the procedure went smoothly, and at her recent recheck we were thrilled to see she’s healing beautifully, with the drain now removed.

Salivary gland conditions can be challenging and require skilled surgery and consistent follow-up care. Kate’s recovery is a wonderful reflection of both!

31/10/2025

At this time of year there is a lot of joy around foalings but also a lot of stress & sadness.
Thankfully this is a good news story!

We recently had a client mare in for foal watch due to a family funeral. And luckily for them she was with us.
A sigloo foaling alarm was put in place which alerts when the vulval lips part and stay parted for a period of time. Well this happened & Dr Jayne was patiently watching. The amniotic sac and 2 front feet started to appear. However after 15 minutes of labouring and rolling it was apparent there was an issue, as nothing further was happening.
Foalings are generally explosive events with most being over & done with in 20-30 minutes max.
The mare was palpated and found that the foal had 2 front feet presenting but the head was folded down 180 degrees under the legs and the nose was pointing up towards the mares spine.

Nurse Kearna was called & the mare was taken into the stocks and given sedation. The foals head was attempted to be repositioned. After a tense time the foal was finally re-positioned and delivered safely.
He was up within an hour of birth and helped to suckle within 2 hours of birth.
He passed his IGG test the next day with flying colours! The mare & foal continued to go well and they went home within a few days of his birth.

Timely intervention for foaling emergencies are critical for good outcomes, as in this case. And we are so happy for a positive outcome!

28/10/2025

If anyone in the Tannymorel area sees a chestnut horse with a rug on please contact us. One of our clients is missing a horse escaped from their paddock 28/10/25 6pm.

27/10/2025

The team recently tried something more light-hearted and dressed in our best for the Southern Downs Regional Council Rodeo street parade!
Jess and Kearna did an excellent job decorating and pulling it all together.
Thanks to Danni, Will, Dave, Jayne, Olivia and William for partaking & our outstanding adorable companions Beetle, Madge, BB, Elvis & Ziggy for being the stars!

17/10/2025

Update: we have got one thank you everyone 🙏🏼

🚨 URGENT BLOOD DONOR NEEDED 🚨

We’re urgently looking for a large dog (over 45kg) to donate blood to help save one of our hospital patients who has been bitten by a snake

If your dog is healthy, calm, vaccinated, and over 45kg, please call us immediately at 4664 1344

This is time-sensitive, your dog’s donation could make a life-saving difference today

14/10/2025

Ja-car recently was referred to us after being found stuck in dam with paralysis from ticks.
He was transferred to our horse facility for care. This involved turning, lifting, pressure sore management, bathing and nutritional support both day & night.
After nearly 1 week he was able to stand and went home after a few more days of learning to get about.

We love good news stories in cases where it is often touch & go!

10/10/2025

Happy Vet Nurse Day to our wonderful nurses! 🥰🐾🐴🐕

From late night emergencies to cuddling nervous pets, tackling nail trims and somehow keeping the clinic spotless, our nurses keep everything running with patience, care, and compassion.

Working with KVS means no two days are ever the same, but these legends handle it all. We couldn’t do it without them 💙