Before and after BOAS surgery
See Freckles before and after her BOAS surgery.
Initially, Dr Arthur needed to lead Freckles during her exercise test, and just four weeks after surgery, she was pulling him along! Her noisy, laboured breathing has changed to a nice pant, and her ability to exercise and play has dramatically improved.
"It is essential to understand that no two dogs are the same. Not all brachycephalic dogs have obstructive airway syndrome, and not all require surgery.
Every dog needs to be individually assessed and have their treatment tailored to their needs. It is important to recognise that surgery cannot make these dogs normal, only improved. But, for dogs like Freckles with moderate or high-grade disease, tailored BOAS surgery has a dramatic impact and helps them live longer and more comfortably since they will be able to breathe better." Explained Dr Arthur House.
"As far as Freckles' recovery went, she improved markedly each day. Now, she is calmer, has more energy, and no longer suffers from regurgitation." Said her owner.
If your dog suffers from BOAS, discuss it with your regular vet and give us a call. We would love to help.
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We look forward to sharing more information on this topic, so please keep an eye out.
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Open around the clock!
Our pet emergency hospital is open 24/7. We hope you don't, but if you need us this Cup Day, we’ll be here!
From GP Nurse to Referral Surgery Nurse! Let’s turn your dreams into reality. We are seeking qualified veterinary nurses with an interest in surgery who would love an opportunity to transition into referral surgery nursing.
As a Referral Surgery Nurse, you will enjoy:
💉 Practicing at a higher level
💰 Generous pay and working conditions
👩 On-the-job training
😍 A personalised induction and a structured program based on your level of competency
The best part is that no previous referral nursing skills or experience is required, but a passion for surgery, learning, and providing the best care for our patients is.
At Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital, we support all our nurses to be the best they can be, and we are passionate and committed to helping you to become the best nurse you can be.
If the idea of this excites you, visit our website to learn more and apply for this opportunity.
https://penvetreferral.com.au/careers/
You're a part of the team
One of our values is having fun and building strong relationships. It is essential in our field and creates the culture we are proud of at Peninsula Vet Emergency & Referral.
We asked Dr Denzel, now one of our Emergency and Critical Care Vets, what was the best part about being an intern with us, and this was his reply.
#careers #meettheteam
Vet Nurse Day 2023
We asked one of our referral nurses, Rachael, what she finds most gratifying about her job, and as you can see from her response, it’s when pets walk out the doors happy and healthy.
Tomorrow is Vet Nurse Day, a reminder of how invaluable they all are and deserve a big nod of appreciation.
We have nearly 50 nurses at Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital who provide expertise, compassion, and care for our pets and animals when they need it most.
We are forever grateful for our nurses.
Share your messages for our nurses below so they know how special they are.
#vetnurseday2023 #team #career #respect #kudos #liveyourvalues #lovewhatyoudo
Zoe bounces back after dog attack
Beautiful Zoe fought for her life after a much larger dog attacked her. She sustained extensive wounds over areas tricky to treat.
"We were initially extremely concerned her wounds would break down. Wound breakdown is always a risk with any wound but is even bigger with extensive dog bite wounds. But with diligent daily wound care, NONE did 🎉". Explained Dr Clara Lauinger, our Emergency & Critical Care Registrar
The video footage you can see is from Zoe's check-up on day 10.
One month later, we were over the moon to hear that Zoe is back to enjoying beach walks! “We can't believe she is still with us”. Messaged Alice, Addison, and the Bryant family.
We were even more thrilled when we received this fantastic thank you card, which we have copied below:
“Dear vets, nurses, and staff,
Thank you so much for saving Zoe’s life. I felt so happy when I found out Zoe could come home! Zoe is my favourite family member, so thank you for putting your time and effort towards helping her.
Love from Addy” 🥰
Have you got your tickets?
👋 Hi Vets and Nurses! Have you reserved your FREE tickets to our CPD night on Tuesday, 12th September 2023, 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Mornington Racecourse?
Join us for canapés and drinks, followed by an evening of education from our emergency and referral team. The session will consist of case studies, panel discussions, and creative presentations, with opportunities to ask questions.
REGISTER
https://smallanimalinsights.eventbrite.com.au
Is becoming a specialist in Veterinary Small Animal Surgery your professional goal?
Only three days to go, don’t miss your chance to join our family of super-ERH-os.
Applications for our Small Animal Surgery Residency at our Emergency and Referral Hospital (ERH) close this Friday, 30 September 2022.
The countdown is on. Apply today to be in with a chance to secure your place working alongside some of Australia’s best specialists and jump into the frontline of specialist veterinary surgery.
Learn more about careers at ERH and apply at https://penvetreferral.com.au/careers/
You will love everything about working at ERH.
#emergencyreferralhospital #erh #team #career #careergrowth #brilliant #specialists #animalspecialists
