Peninsula Vet Care

06/02/2025

The lead vet at our Mount Eliza clinic, Dr Theresa, poses with three adorable rescue kittens: Scott, Eric, and Professor X. Affectionately named after Marvel characters, they are approximately 12 weeks old and have been lovingly cared for by Theresa and her partner Vincent since their rescue.

Professor X has a spinal condition that prevents him from using his back legs. He enjoys regular hydrotherapy at home with Theresa and is assisted by a custom 3D-printed wheelchair specially made for him by Vincent.

Currently, all three kittens are available for adoption through . They are looking for a forever home where they can thrive and bring joy to their new family.

If you want to adopt one of these little superheroes, visit www.meowrescue.com.au for more information.

30/01/2025

🩺Vets of our future.🙌🎓 Did you know? We are a placement hospital for final-year University of Melbourne (UoM) veterinary students. They spend two weeks with us, gaining hands-on experience in one of our five clinics and either our specialist practice or emergency care service under the supervision of our vets.

We see around 150 students through our Pen Vet hospitals each year. That’s eight students each week!

The program has been running since 2022, and we are proud to contribute to their education in a clinical environment.

Wishing the students pictured here - Abbey, Navin, Mackenzie, Beth, and Jess- and all the UoM fourth-year students an exciting, inspiring year ahead.

23/01/2025

If you have an emergency or are worried about your pet's health this Australia Day long weekend, remember our emergency vet in Mornington is open 24/7, including all public holidays.

Vet Emergency & Referral Hospital
☎️ 5979 9600
📍 Factory 2/161 Mornington-Tyabb Rd, Mornington, Victoria

23/12/2024

Thank you to all our clients for your support in 2024. It's a privilege to contribute to the health and happiness of your pets. From all of us at Pen Vet, we wish you and your best mate peace, joy, and lots of chew toys.

Our five GP clinics will be closed on public holidays. On Christmas and New Year's Eve, we will close the clinics at 5 p.m., a little earlier than usual.

Remember, our emergency & referral hospital offers 24/7 around-the-clock care at 161 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington.

Photo: Dr Sienn and Sir Uggboot, the Persian, our clinic cat at Rosebud.

14/12/2024

Hot weather warning: A message from our vets!

As we experience the upcoming hot weather, it’s important that all pet owners are on alert for their pets' well-being.

Heat stress can affect pets in an instant. It’s an emergency situation and can be fatal.

▪️ Avoid exercising your pet in the heat; walk in the early mornings or late evenings when temperatures are cooler.
▪️ Before walking on pavement, asphalt, or concrete, test how hot the surface is by placing your hand on the surface for 5 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for your pet.
▪️ Make sure they have a cool, shaded, and well-ventilated area with access to plenty of fresh drinking water. On very hot days, this might mean moving them inside.
▪️ Never leave pets unattended in hot cars.

Signs of heat stress may include:

▪️ Salivation
▪️ Difficulty breathing
▪️ Bright red gums
▪️ Collapse

So, keep a close eye on your pet companions, and if you are concerned your pet may be suffering from heat stress, contact us immediately at 5979 9600.

10/12/2024

We are experiencing many pets admitted to our clinics and emergency hospital due to snake bites.

If your pet is bitten, we do not need to know the species of snake to be able to treat your pet, so please leave the snakes alone and head to the vet immediately.

05/12/2024

Today, we assisted a wedgetail eagle which was found in a paddock and unable to fly. We anesthetised the bird to perform a physical examination and rule out fractures. Blood tests revealed that the eagle was anaemic and likely hadn’t eaten for a few days. We administered pain relief and fluids before transporting him to the veterinary department at Healesville Animal Sanctuary, which has a specialised raptor rehabilitation facility for ongoing care.

We wish this magnificent boy the very best of luck in getting well.

The work done by both our Peninsula Vet Care Mornington and Emergency & Referral teams was wonderful.

03/12/2024

We are excited to share another great cartoon by BernArt Hornblower. Who can guess which of our five clinics this is?? 🏥🧐🤔

21/11/2024

✨ Meet Bandit, the nearly two-year-old silver Maine C**n! This gentle giant, pictured with nurse Carolyn (Wens) at our Dromana clinic, weighs an impressive 10kg. ✨

With their striking looks, fluffy tails, and playful nature, Maine C**ns aren't just beautiful; they're also incredibly intelligent and affectionate.

Who else can't resist these beauties? 😻

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14/11/2024

🎉🐾 Happy 20th Birthday to the amazing Steffie! 🐾🎉

We are celebrating an exceptional feline who frequently visits our Rosebud clinic. Turning 20 is a milestone, and we couldn't be prouder to witness her journey. We hope Steffie enjoyed a purrfect day with all her favourite treats and snuggles.

We absolutely adore senior pets! If you're lucky enough to have a senior cat or dog, we’ve got great information and insights from our vets to help you navigate this wonderful stage of life on our website. Check them out at https://penvetcare.com.au/resource/senior-pets/ #1580352684882-b3510a42-1c1e!

We encourage you to share your heartwarming photos of senior pets or ask our vets any questions. Let’s celebrate these beautiful souls together in the comments below!

06/11/2024

**NEW EPISODE: "How to Survive in General Practice (GP) as a New Grad."**

New grads and young vets, join us for an inspiring conversation between Dr Chris Franklin, Specialist Surgeon, and Dr Andrew Trezise, dedicated GP Veterinarian and founder of Peninsula Vet Care.

"My mantra when I became a vet was to create an experience clients would enjoy. I wanted to get to know the people, which is why we were successful from the first week," says Dr. Andrew.

Andrew and Chris share their experiences and advice for young doctors to survive in today's veterinary environment.

The Vet Wrap Podcast is available on three platforms:

YouTube https://youtu.be/QpWzaIHTa7M

Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vet-wrap/episodes/How-to-survive-in-GP-as-a-new-grad-e2qk63h

Vet Education Hub (for vet and nurse subscribers) https://penvetreferral.com.au/vets-login/

06/11/2024

29/10/2024

Time has flown. Our new grads, who commenced with us in February, have only three months to go before completing our 2024 new graduate program.

They have been rotating through our Mount Eliza GP Clinic and our specialist hospital, gaining experience in emergency consulting shifts, critical care, internal medicine, and surgery. This unique opportunity our program provides allows them to experience general and referral practices during their formative year, shaping them into well-rounded vets.

Drs. Chengqi, Ruth, and Jia have become part of our family this year. We love seeing their smiling faces daily and look forward to celebrating their successes in whichever area they choose as part of our Pen Vet family.

29/10/2024

ONE FOR THE VETS!
Sharing this free video, which VetPrac and Dr Arthur House have prepared for vets ahead of the Skin Grafts, Flaps & Complex Wounds course, which will be held 22-23 November at the University of Queensland.
In this five-minute video, Arthur demonstrates applying skin stretches to a wound. It's well worth watching. Vets—sign up to view it via VetPrac! There are also some last spaces available to book for the course, which is open to vets and nurses!

Find out more here

11/10/2024

Today is Vet Nurse Day! ❤️

Please join us in celebrating our deserving nurses and their significant role in veterinary medicine.

Please share your message with our nurses in the comments section.

09/10/2024

The veterinary industry never stops learning. It's part of our commitment to providing top-quality medicine and outstanding veterinary care every day.

Over the past few months, all of our Pen Vet Care teams have enjoyed CPR training as a summer refresher. Pictured here are some faces you may recognise of our Mornington vets and nurses.

Our Emergency and Critical Care Registrar, Dr Clara Lauinger, facilitated the training at each clinic. She is a certified RECOVER instructor specialising in CPR.

Thanks Dr Clara, and a big shout-out to all our vets and nurses who participated in these CPR sessions. You are all AMAZING.