McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery

25/06/2024

Advance DNA Competition Results!
There were 5 breeds for Maple!
They were: American Staffordshire, Bullmastiff, White Swiss Shepherd (White German Shepherd) Rottweiler and Labrador
Out of our Facebook and Instagram entries we had a few that guessed 3 correct breeds, we entered these into a name generator and Lee Venus was our winner!
Congratulations Lee! Please call the clinic on 8323 8522 to book your pooch in for their own DNA test!

21/06/2024

**Warning** clients with our competition for the Advance DNA test, we are aware there are scammers impersonating us and may DM you or comment on your comment asking for you to provide information or click links.
We will never ask for personal details via DM. Please report any pages impersonating us, if you are unsure you can call us on 8323 8522.

20/06/2024

✨ Competition Time ✨

This is Maple and she was rescued when she was approximately 6-8 months old.
For her “happy gotcha day” a year later, Dr. Meghan sent off an Advance DNA test to determine which breeds Maple had, and she was surprised at the results! There are 5 different breeds in her makeup.
We would like you to guess which breeds make up Maple, and the person who guesses correctly or the most correct breeds will win an Advance DNA Test for their own pooch! We will announce the winner next week! Happy guessing 🐾

This competition is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook, nor is Facebook associated with our contest.

18/06/2024

🐾 Is your pup stressed about vet visits? We've got you covered! 🐶✨ Discover our top tips to make every vet trip a breeze for your furry friend. Click the link to learn more! 👇

Ease your dog's anxiety with these proven tips for stress-free vet visits. Learn how to create positive associations, practice gentle handling at home, and use calming techniques to make trips to the vet a breeze for your furry friend.

12/06/2024

Theatre Thursday!

Pickles was brought in for not wanting to eat, not herself, and vomiting. Through diagnostic workup, and a clue that she had vomited up some Taylor swift friendship bracelet material (a not so “invisible string”), we were able to determine that pickles had a linear foreign body. She was taken to surgery, where Dr Meghan, Dr Emily and the team carefully removed the string that extended from her stomach to her colon! She has made a full recovery (some might say she was able to “shake it off”), and hopefully will avoid ingesting things other than food in the future, as she knows the consequences “all too well”.

09/06/2024

We hope you have an amazing long weekend!

03/06/2024

🌧️🐶🍄 As the weather cools down and the rains begin in South Australia, a hidden danger emerges for our furry friends—mushroom toxicity! 🌧️🐶🍄

While enjoying the outdoors with your dog, keep an eye out for mushrooms, which can be highly toxic. These sneaky fungi can cause a range of serious symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors, seizures, lethargy, and in severe cases, even death.

Stay informed and protect your pup! For more details, click the link below. If you suspect your dog has ingested a mushroom, don't wait—contact our veterinary team immediately at 8323 8522.

👉 https://www.mclarenvale.vet/mclarenvaleveterinarysurgery/Blog/Mushroom-Toxicity

28/05/2024

🎓 Our recent puppies who have graduated from Puppy School 🎓
Winnie, Scout, Ollie and Boss (Snagz was absent) congratulations and we wish you all the best as you grow 🌱 into beautiful grown up puppies 🐶

27/05/2024

Meet the Team Tuesday - today we have Jodie, who has her grooming business attached to our clinic!

Jodie Evans, is a professional dog and cat groomer with 30 years experience, based in McLaren Vale at McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery. Jodie has been providing professional grooming services for 30 years to the pets of McLaren Vale, McLaren Flat, Willunga, Aldinga, Moana, Seaford Rise, Noarlunga, Hackham, Meadows, Mt Compass and surrounds.

Jodie is passionate about providing the best care and attending to your furry family member's grooming needs.

Her interests outside of work include spending time with her 2 whippets. Jodie loves camping, having campfires, four-wheel driving and spending time with her family.

22/05/2024

Theatre Thursday!
Mouse (the dog) recently visited us at McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery because he was suffering from a non-healing ulcer (also known as a SCCED or indolent ulcer). This is an eye ulcer which fails to heal after 2 weeks of medical treatment.
Mouse required surgery to treat this ulcer. Dr Phil performed a surgery known as a 'grid keratotomy' and 'temporary tarsorrhaphy' to help the ulcer heal. After 2 weeks, Mouse had his stitches removed and he had returned to his happy self, wagging his tail in the clinic.
For more information on this disease and its treatment follow this link to our website https://www.mclarenvale.vet/mclarenvaleveterinarysurgery/Blog/Non-Healing-Eye-Ulcers

19/05/2024

Meet The Team Monday - Today we introduce our Puppy School Teacher Margaret

Margaret is a reward based Trainer. She is passionate about teaching owners how to have a great life with their puppies and help them through those critical early few weeks together.
She has been involved with the RSPCA for over 12 years, and continues to instruct training classes for them . Also completing one on one consultations, volunteers with the Behaviour Team, helping to resolve behavioural issues in order to help make the dogs more adoptable. She has been a Foster carer for the shelter, mainly puppies, up to 17 at the last count!
Margaret has a CTT-A qualification, Canine Training Technician - Accredited and has completed Karen Pryor Puppy Instructor Course.
Margaret is always happy to answer your questions.
She shares her life with a Border Collie called Ted, and lives in McLaren Vale with her husband Alan.

15/05/2024

We LOVE kittens! This beautiful litter of Ragdoll Kittens came in for their health examination and vaccinations with Dr Emily. Gossamer Ragdolls of Adelaide

13/05/2024

Happy International Chihuahua Appreciation Day!
Here at McLaren Vale Vets we appreciate Chihuahuas EVERY day! Here is a photos of nurse Rachael's Chihuahuas. Send us a photo of the little Chihuahua who is special in your life.

Did you know Chihuahua's are named after the Mexican state Chihuahua, where they were first observed. Chihuahuas are believed to have originated from the ancient Techichi dog breed, which was kept by the Toltec civilization in Mexico as far back as the 9th century AD. The Toltecs regarded the Techichi as sacred animals, often using them in religious ceremonies and even sacrificing them to accompany their owners into the afterlife. This fascinating historical connection adds depth to the Chihuahua's story beyond their modern role as beloved companions.

12/05/2024

Meet the Team Monday! Today we introduce Rachael another of our amazing nurses!

Hi I'm Rachael, I've been working as a vet nurse for the last 7 years. I've been lucky enough in my life to travel and volunteer in many different animal rescue centres. I then decided to change my career 'later in life' to work with them everyday. I love all aspects of vet nursing, especially caring for our senior & special needs patients. My spare time is spent caring for my own little four legged family. I love doing agility & scent training with one of my teeny superstar chihuahuas. The rest of the time I'm usually outdoors camping, surfing, walking, yoga and generally making the most out of every day!

07/05/2024

Anxious dog at the vet.
Did you know at McLaren Vale Vets we have a side entrance for anxious pets. Dogs or cats and their owners can enter directly from their car into our consult room to avoid seeing other animals in the waiting room.
If your dog is anxious coming to the vet, or gets aggressive around other animals, let our reception nurses know so we can ensure your animals avoids the waiting room.

06/05/2024

May 6th to 12th is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week. We would like to use this week to help educate about this condition which affects 57% of dogs.
The most common anxiety symptoms include:
- Hiding
- Running or trying to escape
- Destructive behaviours including chewing and digging
- Inappropriate elimination eg urinating or defecating indoors
- Clingy behaviour
- Panting or excessive drooling
- Shaking, tucking tail or cowering
- Excessive barking or aggression
Later in the week we will discuss ways to reduce anxiety. But if you feel your pet is suffering from anxiety, please contact us on 8323 8522 or at www.mclarenvale.vet

05/05/2024

Meet the Team Monday! Today we have our newest qualified nurse!

Hi I’m Jody.
4 years ago I decided I would like to work with animals and become a vet nurse. I studied for 3 and a half years with TAFE completing my Certificate ll in Animal Studies and my Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing while under a traineeship with the McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery team. Last year I accomplished my goal and I am now fully qualified and loving my new career change.
I love all aspects of my job and I’ve never been happier. (Even on the tough days)🥰
When I’m not at work with other peoples fur family members you can usually find me out hiking with my family or surfing, or skateboarding …. Anything outdoors.

30/04/2024

🎓 Congratulations to our most recent Puppy School Graduates 🎓
Camille, Archer, Marshall, Maple and Marcus we wish you all the best as you grow and learn 🌱🐕

29/04/2024

Meet the Staff Monday. Today we would like to introduce Moni.
Hi I'm Moni. Ive been vet nursing for just over 24 years, with almost 15 years of this at McLaren Vale Vet Surgery.
It's been a very interesting and wonderful journey, and I am continually learning. Vet nursing is a wonderful, enriching and rewarding job. I love working with animals and their owners. My favourite part of the job is helping our patients feel as relaxed as possible when they come to the surgery for treatments, surgeries, vaccinations, nail trims etc.
I am married with 1 son, 3 bonus children and 2 dogs. I love being out in nature as much as possible especially walking on the beach, swimming, snorkeling or being in my veggie patch.
My husband and I also have a passion for older cars and love going for a cruise when the weather is nice.

26/04/2024

🐾 Happy World Veterinary Day 🐾

Today we celebrate the Veterinarians who work tirelessly to care for all our beloved pets.
Especially our amazing team of vets, we appreciate you and the passion you bring to our team and the veterinary world!

24/04/2024

We are closed today in remembrance of the ANZAC’s 🇦🇺🇳🇿

23/04/2024

Today is International Guide Dogs Day 🦮
We celebrate all the hard work and the important role Guide Dogs and Assistant Dogs play in suppawting people around the world!
Any donations made today 24th April will be doubled!
For more information or to donate head to
https://www.guidedogsday.com.au/

21/04/2024

Meet The Team Monday - This week another one of our amazing nurses is ready to be introduced.

Hi I'm Lindsay!
I've been a veterinary nursing since 2005, with majority of those years with the McLaren Vale practice. Over all those years I've enjoyed every aspect of the job, from puppy school, to behaviour, to orthopaedics, and these days I particularly enjoy greeting you and your beautiful pets at reception and on the phone. My husband and I live locally in McLaren flat with our twin girls, who follow in my footsteps for the love of all animals.
Out of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and doing as much travelling around Australia as possible.

14/04/2024

Meet the team Monday! This week we would like to introduce one of our amazing nurses!

Hi I’m Debbie,
I’ve been a veterinary nurse since 2003 qualifying in the UK.
I worked at a large XLVets independent 24 hour vet practice in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire where I was lucky enough to work alongside some amazingly knowledgeable vets and nurses in the Large Animal, Equine and Small Animal departments where I was able to gain experience in all areas over the years.
I moved to Australia in 2018 along with my homebred mare “Fizz” who flew out the same year and I have continued veterinary nursing since then.
I love all aspects of my job especially anaesthesia and laboratory diagnostic testing.
Aswell as my horse I also have an adorable cat called Archie who I rehomed in 2019.
In my spare time you will find me riding my horse in Kuitpo Forest or at Silver Sands. I also enjoy going to the gym, photography, catching up with friends, spending time at the beach and all things outdoors.

07/04/2024

Meet the Team Monday! This week we would like to introduce our wonderful Practice Manager!

Hi, I’m Tarsh! 😁
I am the practice manager here at McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery.
I have always loved animals and couldn’t think of any other industry I wanted to work in.🐾
I started nursing in 2007 and worked at other clinics over the years but I have been at McLaren Vale Vets for 12 years. I loved all aspects of nursing but when Phil purchased the clinic in 2022, I moved into practice management, which I am also loving!
Outside the surgery, I love to spend time with my daughter and husband, travelling, going to AFL games – ‘Carn the Crows, going to the beach and doing adventurous things.
I have a 3 year old Cavoodle named Payton who you may see around the clinic as she loves to come to work with me too.

02/04/2024

🎓🐾 Happy Graduation 🐾🎓
To our March 2024 graduates, Harry, Ivory and Sable, we wish you all the best as you grow!
To find out more about our Puppy School visit - https://tinyurl.com/MVVSPPS

31/03/2024

Our online booking system is a convenient and easy way to ensure you can make a booking at a time that suits you. Head to www.mclarenvale.vet to BOOK NOW.

31/03/2024

McLaren Vale Veterinary Surgery would like to wish our clients and their families a very Happy Easter. Enjoy the long weekend.