Central Veterinary Surgery

19/06/2024

⚠️IMPORTANT NOTICE⚠️
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this coming Saturday the 22nd of June our opening hours will be slightly altered. We will be open from 8am - 12pm as per usual. However, our after hours service will not be available from Saturday after 12pm and throughout the weekend.

If you are in need of an emergency, please contact Emergency Vets 24/7 in Cairns or any of the other clinics in the area.

We are deeply sorry for any inconveniences.

18/06/2024

💙IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR CLIENTS💙

Over the recent weeks our staff members have been subjected to a shocking amount of verbal and emotional abuse.

We understand that our Veterinary staff shortage is a major frustration for you all, especially in the case of an emergency.
Please know that we are all frustrated with the situation as well.

We are currently trying our hardest to manage our clinic as best as we can given the circumstances.
Please know that when we recommend referral in the case of an emergency, it is only in the best interest of you and your pets.

Our staff are incredibly hard working and are always doing their absolute best for all the animals that walk through our front door.

We thank the clients who have defended and stood by our sides in support, and we thank you for your cooperation and patience. We appreciate you all!

03/06/2024

To our valued Clients,
Due to Veterinary staff shortages in the current and upcoming months we may not be able to provide our usual after hours services on some evenings.
We understand that a pet emergency can be a very distressing time and are doing everything we can to try and fill these staffing gaps.

If you do have an after hours emergency please ring the clinic phone as normal, the answering message will inform you if one of our vets is available on call or direct you to alternatives if a vet is not available.
We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience incurred.

It is a pleasure to care for the animals of Mareeba and provide the best service we can.

24/05/2024

💥 Douglas Shire 💥
Tuesday the 11th of June we will be doing a run down to the Mossman/Port Douglas region. Servicing anyone in the Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree region.
We apologise for the late notice.

Give the clinic a call on 40922311 to book a spot.

04/05/2024

Monday the 6th of May our clinic will be CLOSED ⚠️
Business hours will resume as per normal from Tuesday the 7th of May onwards.
Enjoy your long weekend everyone!

26/04/2024

⚠️ Did you know today is World Veterinary Day!?⚠️

To celebrate World Veterinary Day, we would like to recognise not only our amazing, hard working and empathetic veterinarians, but all of our fantastic staff that make up our wonderful team at Central Vets. 🐶🪶🐱🐴🐍🐮🐹🐾🐔
💙🤍 Thank you for all you do 🥰

The passage below is a little thank you note for ALL workers in the veterinary industry. 🫶

🤍🐾A poem for the veterinary community by Kristen Browning-Blas🐾🤍

Because of you, love is unleashed every single day.
Because of you, empathy refuses to be caged.
Because of you, our best friends are alive and thriving and eating an appalling amount of kangaroo p**p and hacking hairballs into our sock drawers and starting lifelong wars with vacuums and greeting us at the door with more gratitude than we've ever been greeted with before...

Thank you for being fluent in compassion, even when it's 3am and you've eaten every meal that week while on your feet, racing from consult room to consult room.
There is nothing more difficult than trying to teach a veterinary professional how to sit.

May you never bark at your own reflection when you treat yourself to needed rest.
Your well-being is as vital as your well doing, and what most would need nine lives to do, you do in one...

May you see your reflection, and see your community standing with you.
We thank you. 💙🤍

24/04/2024

"At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them"

For emergency services only, please call 40922311 📞

21/04/2024

Central Veterinary Surgery will be closed this Thursday the 25th of April.
We will still have our emergency after hours service available for any emergencies.
Please phone the clinic on 40922311 if you are in need of assistance 📞

Trading hours as per normal Friday the 26th & Saturday the 27th of April.

19/04/2024

Another Friday cutie 😻
Have a peep 👀 in the comments to see Mr Ninja's smooches 🥰 feel free to add some of your own pets smooches 🫶
Happy Friday all!

18/04/2024

💥 Douglas Shire 💥
Wednesday the 24th of April we will be doing a run down to the Mossman/Port Douglas region. Servicing anyone in the Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree region.
We apologise for the late notice.

Give the clinic a call on 40922311 to book a spot.

30/03/2024

Just a friendly reminder, our clinic is CLOSED today and throughout the rest of the weekend.
We do have our after-hours emergency service available for emergencies 📞

Happy Easter to all 🐰
Enjoy your long weekend.

22/03/2024

Happy Friday to you all ✨️
Here's some cuteness we were delighted to meet today 🥰 We hope you enjoy this little sweetheart as much as we did 🫶

20/03/2024

Hippity hoppity, Easter is on it's way! 🐰🍫

Our clinic will be closed over the Easter long weekend - Friday 29th of March to Monday the 1st of April.
Business hours will return as usual from Tuesday the 2nd of April onwards.

For any emergencies, please call 40922311, leave a detailed message and a vet will call you back as soon as they can ☎️

17/03/2024

⚠️ Dogs & Chocolate Toxicity 🍫

As Easter approaches, it is important to remember that your pets and chocolate do not go well together.
Chocolate is highly toxic to dogs. As little as 10 grams can be toxic to your dog, depending on its size! 😬

Signs that your pet may have ingested a toxic amount usually occur within 6 to 12 hours and vary by the amount ingested. 🤢
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Racing heartbeat, rapid breathing
• Excessive thirst
• Death

There are also other ingredients commonly found in the chocolate goodies that are also toxic to your pets; e.g. macadamia nuts, walnuts, raisins.

Remember, no chocolate is safe!!!
If you are concerned that your pet may have ingested some chocolate goodies, give the clinic a call on 40922311 and arrange a consult ☎️

13/03/2024

💥 Douglas Shire 💥
Wednesday the 27th of March we will be doing a run down to the Mossman/Port Douglas region. Servicing anyone in the Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree region.

Give the clinic a call on 40922311 to book a spot.

04/03/2024

🪱 Parasite prevention and your pet ⚠️

Is your pet up to date with worming? 🤔

Worming starts as early as 2 weeks of age!! And must be kept up to date for the duration of their lifespan.

It is important to remember that not only is flea/tick prevention important in FNQ, but so is internal parasite protection. Unfortunately there is no magical tablet that covers "everything" 😟 So if you're confused or would like to make sure your pooch is protected for everything, feel free to give us a call and have a chat ☎️

Did you know that some parasites carried by dogs and cats can infect humans! 🙊🤕 Below are some examples of human infestations.

If you have any questions or would like a chat, feel free to pop into the clinic, or call 40922311 📞

01/03/2024

As I'm sure most are already aware, our amazing Dr Hanah is stepping out on maternity leave as of today 👶🥳

From all the team at Central Vets, we would like to sincerely thank Dr Hanah!

As you embark on this wonderful journey of motherhood, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your dedication and hard work. Your contributions to the team have been invaluable, and we will miss your presence here.

We wish you all the best as you prepare for the arrival of your little one! May this new chapter in your life be filled with joy, love and unforgettable moments 💕

Take care, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future 🥰💐

16/02/2024

Nurse Tara takes her nursing care very seriously 🫡 providing all patients with lots of cuddles & love during their stay here at Central Vets 🥰

How cute is Mr Huxley on a scale of 1 to adorable 😍

13/02/2024

Are you familiar with milk fever in dogs? 🤒🐶

Milk fever, also known as canine eclampsia or lactational hypocalcaemia, is a life threatening condition that all pregnant or lactating dogs are susceptible to.
Milk fever occurs when large amounts of calcium are drained from the mothers system into her milk, resulting in a severe drop in blood calcium.

Dogs are most at risk of developing this disorder during the first two to four weeks of lactation. However, it can be seen during pregnancy, at the time of whelping or even six to eight weeks after birth.
Initial signs include restlessness, panting, drooling, stiff movements, reduced appetite or vomiting.
Signs can then progress to loss of coordination, muscle tremors, inability to stand, seizures and hyperthermia.

To chat about how to prevent this condition from developing, or if you're concerned about your dogs pregnancy, call into the clinic or phone 40922311 ☎️

01/02/2024

⚠️ Toad Toxicity ⚠️

As I'm sure we are all aware, the wet season is well and truly here 💦 which means the cane toads are now out and about 🐸 and pose a great risk to our fury friends. 🐶
Cane toad poisoning occurs when your dog bites, licks or aggravates a toad, making the toad secrete a toxin from glands on the back of their neck. ☣️
This toxin sticks to your pets gums and tongue, where it is rapidly absorbed through membranes in their mouth. 🤕

Signs of ingestion may initially include drooling or frothing from the mouth and vomiting. Signs may then develop into muscle tremors, disorientation with dilated pupils, and can progress to seizures and even cardiac arrest. 🩺

For more information or emergency treatment, please call the clinic on 40922311 📞

28/01/2024

Is your horse up to date with their dental care?🤔

Does your horse spill feed, eat slow, chews on the bit or throws his head in the air when you kindly ask him to stop?
If yes, then he may need a dental check. ✔️

Before the 2024 competition season gets underway, make sure to book your horses in for their routine dentals. 🦷🐴

21/01/2024

💥 Douglas Shire 💥
Wednesday the 31st of January we will be doing a run down to the Mossman/Port Douglas region. Servicing anyone in the Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree region.

Give the clinic a call on 40922311 to book a spot.

21/12/2023

📣 Drum roll please....📣

The winners of our Christmas Photo Competition are;
Canine - Merle Searle with Marley 🐶
Feline - Sam Casson with Ella & Elliot 🐱
Equine - Chanel Pearce 🐴
Farm Animals - Brenda Cauchi 🐮

For anyone wondering, the winners were drawn using a random name generator. To us, all entries are winners 🥰

Congratulations to all the winners. 🎉
Thank you all for participating. You have made our holiday rush period very enjoyable.

If you didn't win first place, make sure you drop in to the clinic to grab some free goodies for your pet. We have limited goodies left so first in best dressed 💃

Merry Christmas to you all 🎄

19/12/2023

🎄 Holiday Trading Hours🎄
Central Veterinary Surgery will be closed for Christmas day, Boxing Day and New Years day.

Other than the public holidays, trading will be as usual; Monday to Saturday.

If you have an emergency, please call the clinic on 40922311.📞

15/12/2023

🕺Only 1 week to go 💃

Our team at CVS are absolutely LOVING all the photo entries for our Christmas photo competition! 🎄😻

If you haven't already, go post a picture of your pets in the comments of the original post.
1 photo = 1 entry 🎟
4 categories available to enter in with 4 AMAZING gift baskets to be won 🎁

Winners announced Thursday 21st December. Watch this space 🧐

14/12/2023

Bovine Ephemeral Fever aka '3-day sickness' aka BEF

As we enter the wet season, we begin to see more cases of 3-Day.

3-Day is an arthropod-borne virus, most likely to be transmitted through mosquitoes and biting midges. 🦟

Animals effect include cattle and buffalo. 🐂🐃
Clinical signs to look out for include; fever, lameness, shivering, muscle stiffness and down animals.

Luckily, there is a vaccination available 💉
However, if in need of treatment, not to worry. Treatment entails nursing care, anti-inflammatory drugs, providing water, shade and food. If left too long, unfortunately treatment can be unsuccessful. ☎️

If you are in need of any assistance or would like a chat about 3-Day (prevention/treatment), give the clinic a call on 40922311.📞

Enjoy the rain 🌧

10/12/2023

🌀Are you prepared?🌀

As most are aware, cyclone Jasper is on the way. Pending landfall, Central Veterinary Surgery's opening hours may vary within the next coming days. We will endeavour to stay open as per our usual working hours, however, due to the cyclone, this may change. We will keep you updated via Facebook posts if need for closure.
We will try our best to continue our after hours emergency service, regardless of clinic opening hours.
If you have an emergency, call the clinic on 40922311.

04/12/2023

🎁Prizes 🎁
As promised, some pictures of the goodies up for grabs for our Christmas photo competition 🎄

Head to the original competition post on our page and comment a picture of your pets to go into the draw 🎀

Competition will be drawn on Thursday the 21st of December✨️

01/12/2023

It's officially the 1st of December, which means the countdown is on! 🤫🎅
With the help of all our wonderful reps, we have decided to put together a Christmas photo competition for all our much valued clients.
We have 4 categories to enter in;
• cats 🐈
• dogs 🐕
• horses 🐎
• farm animals (big & small) 🐂🐖🐑🐐🐓🦃🐤🦢

To go into the competition to win a Christmas hamper full of goodies, you simply have to post a picture in the comments. 1 photo = 1 entry into the selected category. No more than 1 entry per category. 🎀

Pictures of the hampers are to follow.
Prizes will be drawn Thursday the 21st December 🎁

We will go first! Here are some of our staff's pets getting into the Christmas spirit ✨️🎄

15/11/2023

💥 Douglas Shire 💥
Wednesday the 22nd November we will be doing a run down to the Mossman/Port Douglas region. Servicing anyone in the Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mossman, Port Douglas & Daintree region.

Give the clinic a call on 40922311 to book a spot.

Central Veterinary Surgery provides modern, professional and affordable health care for your pets. W