Gippsland Veterinary Hospital

31/01/2025

Introducing Dr. Jacqui Sykes! ✨

Dr. Jacqui is one of our talented new graduate veterinarians, and she’s already proving to be a rising star. Confident and always ready to take on a challenge, she recently performed life-saving surgery on Rhyka, a Maremma Sheepdog, who was rushed to us with a bloated abdomen and was very unwell.

After conducting abdominal X-rays and blood tests, we confirmed a diagnosis of gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)—a serious, life-threatening condition. Dr. Jacqui successfully performed emergency surgery, which also included a splenectomy as Rhyka’s spleen was no longer viable due to the GDV.

Rhyka spent three days in hospital under Dr. Jacqui’s dedicated care before being discharged on Monday morning.

We’re incredibly proud of Dr. Jacqui and thrilled to see Rhyka on the road to recovery! ❤️‍🩹🐾

08/01/2025

Meet Harmony, aka the queen! 👑✨
This stunning girl joined us as a new client last month and has already signed up to our Best Mate program. She also received her 12-month Bravecto treatment and vaccination like the superstar she is! 🌟💉

Welcome to the family, Harmony—you’re absolutely beautiful! 🐾❤️

15/12/2024

☀️ It’s going to be a hot one today! ☀️

Make sure your pets stay cool and safe in the heat. Keep fresh water available, avoid walking on hot asphalt, and never leave pets in cars. Know the signs of heatstroke and call us at 5147 1177 if you’re concerned.

Stay cool, stay safe! 🐾

02/12/2024

🐍 Protect Your Pets: Snakebite Awareness 🐾
As the weather heats up, snakes become more active. It’s vital to stay vigilant to keep your pets safe!

Signs of Snakebite to Look Out For:
🚨 Sudden collapse.
🚨 Weakness, wobbliness.
🚨 Tremors, muscle twitching.
🚨 Enlarged pupils, reduced blinking.
🚨 Partial or complete paralysis.
🚨 Loss of bladder or bowel control.
🚨Urine that appears dark or blood stained.

How to Reduce the Risk:
🌿 Keep pets away from areas where snakes may hide, such as long grass, creek beds, or dam edges.
🐾 Always supervise your pets when outside, especially in high-risk areas.

If You Suspect a Snakebite:
⚠️ Act immediately—don’t wait for symptoms to develop! Take your pet to a vet without delay. Early treatment is critical and could save their life.

Emergency Steps:
1️⃣ Stay calm and keep your pet as still as possible.
2️⃣ Transport them to the nearest emergency vet right away.
3️⃣ Call the vet clinic to let them know you’re on your way.
4️⃣ Never try to handle or kill the snake—it’s dangerous and unnecessary.

🚨 Snakebites are always a medical emergency. Prompt action makes all the difference!

Let’s work together to keep your pets safe this snake season. If you have any questions or need advice, reach out to us anytime. 💛

26/11/2024

Dr Rob had a fantastic day at Boisdale, helping with the disbudding of their school calves. It’s always rewarding to share knowledge and see young minds engaged in learning about animal care and veterinary science.

Thank you to the Boisdale Farm Committee for this kind message:
‘The Boisdale Farm Committee would like to thank Rob for his generosity, time, and expertise in disbudding our school calves today. Your hands-on approach provided our group with an engaging and invaluable learning experience.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from your clinical knowledge, which has enhanced our understanding of animal care and veterinary science.

Once again, thank you for your kindness and for being such an integral part of our farm’s educational program.’’

It was a pleasure to be part of such an important program!

25/11/2024

Good Morning! For our Sale clients, there are works happening in the carpark area due to a pipe leak. This will limit access to parking near our building- unfortunately this is out of our control. If you need assistance with your visit to the clinic today, please call the clinic, and one of our reception team or nurses will come and help you. Thank you.

19/11/2024

🪵 Meet Duggy! 🪵

Poor Duggy got a stick lodged in his mouth while out for a play. 😞 Chewing on sticks might seem harmless, but it can lead to injuries like this! Splinters or sharp pieces can get stuck, causing pain and sometimes requiring veterinary intervention.

Keeping your pets safe means watching out for common dangers like sticks during playtime. If your pet loves to chew, opt for safe chew toys instead to protect their teeth and gums. 🐾

If your dog ever has something stuck or isn’t acting themselves, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help! ❤️

08/11/2024

🐾 Meet Molly and Evie! 🐾

These adorable Border Collies visited us for their first 12-month flea and tick prevention treatment! 🐶✨ Now, they’re all set to stay protected from pesky parasites for a whole year. 🕐💪

Preventative care is the best care! Protect your pets with convenient, long-lasting solutions that keep them safe and healthy. ❤️ Schedule your pet’s visit today and give them the gift of a pest-free year!

📞 Call us to book or learn more about our flea and tick prevention options.

31/10/2024

🏆🎉 We have a winner! 🎉🏆

Congratulations to this little cowboy for winning our Halloween Best Dressed Pet Competition! 🤠🐾
With that adorable hat and charming smile, it’s no wonder he stole the show! A big thank you to everyone who participated and shared their pets’ amazing costumes. We loved every single one of them! 💖

Stay tuned for more fun events, and let’s give this handsome man a big round of applause! 👏🐶

30/10/2024

Last chance to enter our Halloween costume competition! Share a photo of your pet dressed up, and you could win this prize pack! Winner will be announced tomorrow afternoon – don’t miss out

25/10/2024

Will you be going to the maffra show this weekend?
Come see us at the petting zoo on Saturday and don’t miss out on the pet parade!
Can’t wait to see you all there! 🐮🐷🐶🐱🐀🐰

22/10/2024

🎃👻 Halloween Best Dressed Pet Competition! 🐾🕸️

It’s time to show off your pet’s spooktacular style! Whether they’re spooky, cute, or funny, we want to see it all! Post a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume in the comments or tag us in your post for a chance to win a fang-tastic prize! 🏆🐕‍🦺🐈‍⬛🕷️

Let’s see those creative costumes! 🎃

Winners will be announced next Thursday!

09/10/2024

You might have noticed we have some new faces visiting farms around the district.
Introducing Dr Matt, Dr Tom and Dr Ben.
These lovely gentlemen are large animal vets, assisting us for the next few months.
If you have the pleasure of meeting them, please make them feel welcome, maybe we can convince them to stay 👨🏻‍⚕️🐮🐎🐷

01/09/2024

We’re not in Kansas anymore… 🌪️
Unfortunately due to the wind our Sale clinic is without power. We will still be able to assist you on phones as they are transferred to the Maffra clinic, but our call volume is now unpredictably high for our staffing, so please be patient.
Fingers crossed power is restored soon!

30/08/2024

📣NEW PRODUCT ALERT! 📣

We are now a stockist of Prime100 products. We have a range of treats, fresh rolls, slow cooked products as well as jerky style meal toppers. These single protein diets are super tasty as well as being great if your dog has sensitivities- but really they are a great option for any dog. We even have the vet exclusive Crocodile and Algae oil in stock. Stop past the clinics to try them out.

29/08/2024

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! We are now a stockist of Prime100 products. We have a range of treats, fresh rolls, slow cooked products as well as jerky style meal toppers. These single protein diets are super tasty as well as being great if your dog has sensitivities- but really they are a great option for any dog. We even have the vet exclusive Crocodile and Algae oil in stock. Stop past the clinics to try them out.

21/08/2024

Meet Smokey! 🐾

He came in after a possible bull ant bite and was given a steroid injection and antihistamine. Swipe to see the amazing difference in just 15 minutes! 😮

First photo: Smokey on arrival, looking quite puffy and uncomfortable.
Second photo: Smokey after the medication—feeling much better! 🐶

This consultation was from spring last year, and we’re happy to report that Smokey recovered wonderfully. So as we head into the warmer months it’s important to look out for those biting and stinging critters around the yard. Always a good reminder of how quickly our furry friends can bounce back with the right care. 💪🐕

11/08/2024

Check out this great article! Thanks to Gippsland Times for attending our calf health workshop for local farms. For any more information on how we can partner with your dairy business to ensure herd health check out http://prodairy.com.au/ or call the clinic to arrange a meeting.

Katrina Brandon CALF health was the subject of a recent workshop held by ProDairy and Gippsland Veterinary Hospital at the […]