Monbulk Veterinary Clinic

15/11/2024

🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻SANTA IS COMING🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅

We are excited to announce that Santa will be back at the Monbulk Vet Clinic to offer photos with you and your fur babies!

Funds raised will be donated to the amazing Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter. We are so appreciative of all the amazing work they do!

At this stage we will be running sessions at the following times
🎄Monday 2th December (4.30pm – 5.30pm)
🎄Thursday 5th December (4.30pm – 5.30pm)
🎄Saturday 7th December (9am – 11.30am)
🎄Monday 16th December (4.30pm – 5.30pm)
🎄Thursday 19th December (4.30pm – 5.30pm)

Bookings are limited so please call now to secure yours
🤳03 9752 1001

01/11/2024

27/10/2024

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾

We’re thrilled to announce that our next Puppy School class is starting on Thursday, November 7th! 🎉

This is a wonderful opportunity for your little furball to learn essential socialization skills, basic obedience, and have fun while making new furry friends. Our experienced trainer will guide you through every step, ensuring a positive experience for both you and your puppy.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to secure your spot! We can't wait to meet all the adorable pups! 🐶❤️

For more information or to register, contact us today!

23/10/2024

Pay it in 4

Super excited to share that you can now pay with Afterpay whenever you visit us. Just choose Afterpay when you check out so you can pay better over 6 weeks.*

*Afterpay late fees, eligibility criteria and terms & conditions apply. Visit afterpay.com for full terms.

17/10/2024

Learn more about our newest member to the team, Dr Georgia Hocking! 🐾

Georgia grew up in the wonderful hills community before heading to Melbourne University to complete her vet degree. She has had the pleasure of practicing both in Australia and the UK, which has given her a broad range of experiences.

Outside of work she is kept busy by with her cheeky toddler and her naughty groodle Oslo, who never fails to bring joy and a bit of chaos to their lives! She also loves crafting and gardening in my spare time. Don't hesitate to ask her more about her amazing creations!

When it comes to veterinary medicine, Georgia enjoys dabbling in a bit of everything, but has a keen interest for clinical pathology and surgery.

She is super excited to get to know all of you and your furry friends and we are so lucky to have her! 🐾🐱🐶😍

10/10/2024

🌟 Happy Vet Nurse Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and compassion of vet nurses everywhere. Your hard work, skill, and unwavering love for animals make a world of difference every day. Thank you for being the backbone of veterinary care and for the countless lives you touch—both furry and human! 🐾❤️

From comforting anxious pets to assisting in life-saving procedures, your dedication shines through in every aspect of care. Thank you for being the heart of our clinic and for your tireless commitment to animal health and well-being. You truly are heroes! 🐾❤️Lets also not forget the numerous amounts of hot bervages and treats you supply the vets with!

Let’s give a big shoutout to our fantastic vet nurses—you're appreciated more than you know!

08/10/2024

🌟 Important Announcement 🌟

Dear valued clients,

We want to inform you that our clinic will be closed for the next four Saturdays (dates as in photo) as Dr Emma is out of action for a few weeks. The clinic will be open as normal during the week. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time.

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to us during the week. We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends soon!

Thank you for your patience!

🐾❤️

06/10/2024

🐾 Attention Pet Owners! 🐾

We’ve recently had several wandering animals come into our clinic, and unfortunately, we couldn’t reunite them with their owners because their microchip details were not up to date.

Now is a great time to double-check your pet’s microchip information! Please make sure your contact details are current so we can help reunite you with your furry friend if they ever get lost. If you aren't sure of your pet's microchip number then feel free to pop into the clinic and we can scan them for you!

20/09/2024

SATURDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

The clinic will be closed today

For any emergencies please contact one of the 24/7 Emergency clinics

Vetland Hospital and Emergency, Mitcham - 03 8595 6655
Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital, Ringwood - 1800 838 787
VRH Dandenong, Dandenong - 1300 385 874

09/09/2024

Paws and relax: the purr-fect consultation 🐱🐾

04/09/2024

GapOnly Customers! This one is for you!

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Competition runs until 13th September 2024

02/09/2024

🐾Rat Bait Toxicity
This is one of the most commonly ingested toxins we have to deal with in the veterinary clinic and animals can be affected by ingesting the rat bait directly or by ingesting rodents that have ingested the baits.

🐾What does rat bait do to your pet?
Rat bait prevents your pet’s blood from clotting, by depleting the body’s supply of Vitamin K, therefore causing internal and external bleeding. It can take up to 5 days after ingestion to see signs of the toxicity.

🐾What are the signs of rat bait toxicity?
Initially, the signs associated with bleeding can be very subtle but as the bleeding worsens, the signs can worsen too. With only small bleeds very small pinpoint bruises may be seen but then this can lead to other side effects including the following:
- Pale gums
- Lethargy
- Dark urine and faeces
- Prolonged bleeding from wounds
- Vomiting or diarrhoea (may also contain blood)
- Coughing and laboured breathing

🐾What to do if you suspect your pet has ingested rat bait?
If you are lucky enough to witness them ingesting the toxin then they should be brought straight to the clinic so we can induce vomiting. Pending the amount they have ingested and the time frame over which they have been exposed to the toxin we may discuss treatment or further diagnostics, such as clotting times.
It can be very helpful to also bring the packaging of the rat bait or at least to know the name and active ingredient.

🐾How do we treat rat bait toxicity?
Treatment may be as simple as providing them with Vitamin K tablets for 3-6 weeks. However, some animals may require more intensive treatment, including hospitalisation and blood/ plasma transfusions. In some cases, even with intensive treatment, this condition can be fatal, therefore, if you suspect your pet has eaten even the smallest amount of rat bait, you should seek veterinary attention immediately.

This is a picture of a beautiful boy we saw recently for ingesting rat bait. Very pleased to say he made a full recovery!

09/08/2024

Saturday 10th August
Due to staff illnesses the clinic will be closed today

We will be back from Monday at 8.30am

Any emergencies please contact Vetland Hospital and Emergency on 03 8595 6655

31/07/2024

Learn more about the Team at the Monbulk Vet Clinic

Meet Ebony, One of our lovely qualified veterinary nurses 😍

🐾What do you love about working in the veterinary industry?
My obvious answer to that would be my love for animals but it is more than that. Working in the veterinary industry gives a sense of purpose knowing you can be the voice for pets and their well-being. You are also always learning something new in the job everyday!

🐾Hobbies?
Outside of work you may catch me working on my own photography business capturing weddings! If I’m not working at all I would be creating anything crafty at home like painting, candle making, ect. I do also love going to local wineries in the Yarra valley on my days off!

🐾Fur family?
I have two cat fur babies of mine called Crumpet & Tofu. They were both strays that had been handed into the vet clinic and I took them under my wing as my own. They have been then best addition to the family.

🐾Favorite Food?
My favourite food is definitely anything pasta but gnocchi is my top tier favourite!! One may also call me a gnocchi connoisseur.