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Westernport Veterinary Clinics

For appointments, please contact us on 59791214 Westernport Veterinary Clinics have branches in Hastings, Somerville and Balnarring.

We provide an excellent standard of veterinary care for all animals. Whether it be your pet dog, cat, chicken or rabbit we are able to see them. Call us today to make an appointment for a consultation. We service the suburbs of Hastings, Tyabb, Somerville, Baxter, Pearcedale, Langwarrin, Tooradin, Moorooduc, Frankston South, Mount Martha, Mornington, Tuerong, Bittern, Crib Point, Somers, Balnarrin

g, Merricks North, Merricks, Red Hill, Flinders, Shoreham, Point Leo, Red Hill South, Langwarrin, Cerberus, Balnarring Beach, Merricks Beach and Cranbourne South.

28/11/2025

Porky the lovely ginger cat was at our Somerville clinic for his dental.

Our vet nurse Sarah fell in love with him and made sure she gave him extra cuddles during his stay at the hospital.

26/11/2025

🐾 Puppy School at Our Hastings Clinic 🐾

Got a new puppy? The first few months of their life are crucial for shaping their behaviour and confidence as an adult dog – and that’s where our Puppy School comes in.

Our experienced vet nurse Sally runs a fun, positive and informative 4-week course for all breeds – large and small.

🐶 When should my puppy start?
✨ Ideal age: 11–12 weeks is the key socialisation and learning window, when pups are most open to new experiences and training. If your pup is a little older – that’s okay! Just contact the clinic and Sally can discuss what training is best for them.

📚 What do we cover in 4 weeks?
You’ll be amazed at the difference in just a month. Classes focus on:
• Socialisation with other puppies – different sizes, breeds and personalities
• Basic training – sit, stay, come, walking on lead
• Handling & vet confidence – getting pups used to being examined and being in our vet clinic.
• Confidence building – new sounds, surfaces and situations
• Understanding dog body language – recognising happy, worried or overwhelmed dogs
• Owner support – toilet training, biting/chewing, jumping, routines and more.

💛 Mia & Tonka’s Story
Mia and Tonka graduated from Sally’s Puppy School about 5 months ago and are the perfect example of why early socialisation matters:
• Mia – a tiny 4kg Fox Terrier X
• Tonka – a massive 50kg Boerboel (with a lot more growing to come)

They are complete opposites in size and personality, but they formed an instant friendship in class and are still best buddies at 6 months old.

Thanks to puppy school, they’ve learnt to:
🐕 Play safely with dogs much bigger or smaller than themselves
🐕 Read other dogs’ signals
🐕 Manage their size and strength appropriately

📞 Ready to enrol your puppy?
Call our Hastings Clinic on 5979 1214 for more information or to book into Sally’s next Puppy School class.

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14/11/2025

🎅🐾 SANTA PAWS is back – at Hastings Vet Clinic
🗓️ Sun 14 Dec | 10am–12pm
📞 5979 1214 to book
💛 Gold coin donation to Jenny Bryant’s Koala Rescue

10/11/2025

🐾 Meet our pets Monday - November🐾

This month we hear from nurse Matilda about her beautiful furry buddies 🐕😻

Our little cottage on acreage is home to two of the best fur babies. Nera, an almost 5 year old Rottweiler x Kelpie, who is a ball obsessed cuddle bug who’s happiest either snuggled on the couch or sprinting along the beach. She’s taught me so much about patience, trust, and working with anxious or fear aggressive pets which are lessons I bring to my work at WVC. (I always make sure those nervous pups get a little extra love from me and the team.)

Nera shares her paddocks with three other dogs, two cats, and four horses, but her sister in crime is Pho.

A mischievous 4 year old tortoiseshell with a huge personality. Pho loves car rides, paddock adventures, and proudly bringing home “gifts” (a.k.a mice) from the hay shed.

Together, they make the best little furry family.

07/11/2025

Louis the very handsome cavoodle was at our Hastings clinic for his desexing procedure.

He was such a lovely social boy and absolutely loved the cuddles from our vet nurse Madi.

06/11/2025

🐾 Advocate & NexGard Spectra Promotion! 🐾

Is your pet protected with Advocate or NexGard Spectra? We have a new promotion at our clinics and Dr. Britt’s cat Rosie came in to check it out! 💚

🌟 Special Offer:
➡️ Buy a 6-month pack of Advocate or NexGard Spectra – get 2 months FREE!
➡️ Buy a 3-month pack – get 1 month FREE!

✨ Bonus for Cat Owners:
When you purchase NexGard Spectra for Cats, you’ll be helping raise funds for the Sumatran Tigers 🐅 and can enter in the draw to WIN 1 of 4 Roar and Snore Family Packages!

Visit one of our clinics to take advantage of this great offer and keep your pets protected year-round. 🐶🐱

03/11/2025

Westernport Vet Clinics will be closed for the public holiday on Tuesday the 4th of November.

For urgent care outside of opening hours, contact Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral hospital Mornington on 5979 9600 or Animal Emergency Centre Frankston 9770 5555.

We’ll reopen as normal on Wednesday the 5th of November and look forward to seeing you and your furry friends then! 💚

01/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Jill’s Retirement 🌟

After an incredible 31 years with Westernport Vet Clinics, Jill (and her sidekick Steven the Chihuahua) are retiring!

Since joining us in 1994, Jill has been a much-loved part of our Somerville and Balnarring teams — caring for generations of pets with her kindness, skill, quick wit and warmth.

Steven has been a familiar face too, helping out on reception in his own WVC uniform!

Jill doesn’t love being in the spotlight, but we know so many in our community would want to acknowledge the ways she has helped them over the years — feel free to leave her some love below. 💙

We’re so grateful for everything Jill has brought to our clinics and she will be greatly missed. Congratulations on your well-earned retirement, Jill — and enjoy the adventures ahead with Steven! 🐾

31/10/2025

Case of the month - October
Millie’s IVDD 🐶

Millie is our star nurse Meg’s dachshund, who has experienced an acute flare up of IVDD recently. She is 12 years old and became noticeably quieter and painful in her back, before coming into the Hastings clinic for assessment.

🦴 What is IVDD?
Intervertebral Disc Disease is a spinal disease where the discs between the vertebrae bulge or rupture, pressing on the spinal cord. This can cause pain, weakness, or even paralysis.

⚠️ Signs to watch for:
• Reluctance to jump or climb stairs
• Crying when picked up
• Wobbly or weak back legs
• Loss of bladder control
• Sudden paralysis

💊 Treatment options:
Mild cases may improve with rest and anti-inflammatories. Dr Abbey has been treating Millie with acupuncture which has had positive results! Severe cases can require further diagnostic tests such as referral for CT and then surgery to relieve spinal pressure. Early treatment gives the best chance of recovery!

🐶 Prevention tips:
• Keep your Dachshund at a healthy weight
• Avoid jumping from heights (use ramps)
• Support their back when lifting

If your dog shows any of these signs, book an appointment at WVC — IVDD is an emergency that can worsen quickly.

📍 Westernport Veterinary Clinic | 📞 03 5979 1214 💚

29/10/2025

🐾 Did you know our Hastings clinic is accredited with a Silver Level Cat Friendly Consult Room? 😺

Our very own poster boy Basil owned by our vet nurse Ellie, recently had his vaccinations in this special space — and he gave it two paws up! 🐾💉

✨ What makes our Cat Room so special?
🐱 A calm, cat-only space — no dogs, smells, or scary noises
🌿 Feline pheromone diffusers to help them relax.
🪴 Cozy hiding spots in our cat tree.
☀️ A sunny window to enjoy watching the birds fly by

Our team is fully trained in cat-friendly handling and we are always ready with creamy treats for our food-loving felines. 🍗💜

We’re also proud to be a Cat Friendly Hospital, ensuring a low-stress, comfortable experience for cats needing to stay with us.

😻 We can’t wait to welcome you and your kitty to our Hastings clinic for their next visit!

26/10/2025

Somerville Build Update 🏗️

The build is moving along nicely, with insulation now in — including specialised soundproofing to help keep our clinical spaces calm and peaceful for patients and staff alike.

We’ve now reached the fun (and slightly daunting!) stage of choosing paint colours, cabinetry, benchtops, and flooring. Interior design isn’t exactly our area of expertise 😜 so we’ve called in help from .

Before retraining as an interior designer, Katherine worked as a vet nurse right here at Westernport Vet Clinics, so she brings both a fantastic eye for design and an insider’s understanding of the durability and practicality needed in a veterinary space. We loved getting her input to help make our new clinic truly our own.

22/10/2025

💍 Wedding Week for Aimee!

Aimee was taken with Tux the Staffy’s dapper formalwear when he visited SVC recently! 🐶✨

We can’t help but wonder if she was getting a few style tips for her own big day with fiancé Sam this weekend. 💒

Wishing Aimee and Sam all the happiness in the world for their wedding day and beyond. 💐💍

Address

2110 Frankston Flinders Road
Hastings, VIC
3915

Website

http://westernportvet.com.au/

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Westernport Veterinary Clinics is a family-run veterinary practice with branches in Hastings, Somerville and Balnarring. We provide an excellent standard of veterinary care for all animals. Whether it be your pet reptile, rabbit, bird, cat, or dog we are able to see them. Call us today to make an appointment for a consultation. We service the suburbs of Hastings, Tyabb, Somerville, Baxter, Pearcedale, Langwarrin, Tooradin, Moorooduc, Frankston South, Mount Martha, Mornington, Tuerong, Bittern, Crib Point, Somers, Balnarring, Merricks North, Merricks, Red Hill, Flinders, Shoreham, Point Leo, Red Hill South, Langwarrin, Cerberus, Balnarring Beach, Merricks Beach and Cranbourne South.