Aurora The Vet Nurse

19/03/2025

So, you might be wondering how I ended up here…

Aurora the Vet Nurse started when I was just a kid doing work experience at my local vet clinic. I fell in love with helping animals and begged the owner for a job—anything—just to be around more dogs and cats. I wasn’t great at school, but I loved dogs.

I spent four years as a junior vet nurse before moving into emergency nursing at 21. It was a shock to the system—dealing with trauma, surgeries, and life-or-death situations daily. But this is where I found my passion: rehab and surgical nursing. I spent all my free time watching rehab videos, attending webinars, and soaking up everything I could.

Then came Andy—the love of my life. A Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever with a rare genetic defect, Andy needed rehab post-surgery to learn how to walk correctly and avoid early arthritis. I worked my arse off to help him, and that obsession led me to a job at one of Australia’s biggest animal rehab centres. At my interview, I told them, "I’m never leaving." I truly believed that.

But life had other plans. I was in a DV relationship, cracks started to show at work, and I was bullied for my dyslexia. It broke me. I left my dream job, moved closer to family, and had to start over. But I still wanted to help animals. So, I put every cent I had into a laser machine, booked a booth at Dog Lovers Show, and found the most incredible, supportive clientele.

From there, we grew. A tiny shopfront turned into a factory space, we bought an underwater treadmill, and now I spend every day helping dogs live pain-free, happy lives. Dogs aren’t just my life—they’re my entire world.

Oh, and if you made it this far… meet Hip-Hop the pig. She had spinal surgery at the emergency centre where I worked, and on the day of my rehab job interview, I saw a photo of her in their underwater treadmill. The same pig, the same journey. Call it fate, but life has a funny way of working out.

Thank you for being part of it. 💜🐶

I’d love to hear from you! Drop a comment, share your own journey, or tag someone who’s as dog-obsessed as we are. Let’s chat! ⬇️🐾

06/10/2024

Check out our favourite lady's 💜💜💜

02/07/2024

Healthy active pet staples while transitioning a dog from dry food

13/06/2024

If your after some exclusive content you will find lots of fun tips and tricks in Healthy Active Pet group Healthy Active Pet Community we are always chatting to owners about how to keep there pets happy and healthy 💜

26/05/2024

Do you think they are a little excited for dinner of healthy active pet 🤤

01/05/2024

🐾 Calling all pet parents! Are you obsessed with Healthy Active Pet dog recipe book and their amazing freeze-dried food? Did you know we have a Facebook group where we share tips on raw fresh feeding and keeping our furry friends fit and healthy? Join me this month for a Q&A session and stay tuned for regular updates on pet wellness. Let's make our pets the happiest and healthiest they can be! 🐶💪
http://www.facebook.com/groups/healthyactivepet

19/04/2024

As a vet nurse, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of proper nutrition on our furry friends. That’s why I’m thrilled to endorse Healthy Active Pet! 🐾 With their commitment to raw, real ingredients and convenient freeze-dried meals, it’s the perfect choice for busy pet parents who refuse to compromise on quality. Give your pet the best with Healthy Active Pet!

11/07/2023

24/03/2023

Don’t forget to get in contact for your “doughnuts & Do-not’s” muscular skeletal health chat we are running 45min learning sessions for vet clinics, grooming salons, daycare centres and dog clubs spaces are limited so get in quick

knowledge is power and we know prevention is better than a cure!

31/12/2022

We are back from our little break swipe to see the doggie holiday snap and don’t forget to book in for January 🚗🐶

27/11/2022

Had another amazing weekend at a great dachshund event raising money and awareness for our favourite charity

Limited space available for preventative care consultation’s before the new year link in bio to book in

11/11/2022

Where going to be link in our bio to get your tickets next Saturday 19/11 come have some fun with your dogs!

08/11/2022

📆 Updated calendar 📆
Get in quick limited space till the end of the year

08/11/2022

Shepherd day ❤️❤️

28/10/2022

So nice to be able to help out one of our favourite groups doing such great work on education and awareness!

17/10/2022

I have to say a massive Thankyou to all our friends who came to visit and all the new connections we made

Enquires have been a little crazy just know if you have emailed or sent me a DM I will get back to you soon!

We have some big things coming before the end of the year to stay tuned 💃🏾💃🏾

25/09/2022

Little bit of Insta vs reality for you
Andy the golden child ⭐️
is only 4 years old but due to his birth defect going to the beach is normally too much on his body anymore and this breaks my heart as it’s his favourite place in the world lucky for us having our laser at home meant we did a treatment before going to the beach one straight after and one this morning
It only meant Andy got 10-15 minutes at the beach but well worth it to see the smile on his face

When we talk about palliative care with dogs this is what we’re talking about managing their pain and symptoms so they can enjoy normal dog life with you for as long as we can pain free

What’s your dogs favourite activity?

23/09/2022

And where back in the underwater treadmill 🏊‍♂️
Taking bookings Malvern east Friday the 7th and 21st of October get in quick as spaces are limited DM or call (03) 9569 3677 to book in 🌊