Southern Highlands Veterinary Centre provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services for both
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Our clinic is truly a mixed practice with 50% of our work involving large animals such as beef and dairy cattle, horses, alpacas, sheep and goats whilst the remaining 50% of work involving small animals
• Small animal consultations by appointment including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds and other exotic species.
• Large animal consultations including beef and dairy cattle, horses, alpacas
, sheep and goats.
• On site facilities for examination of large animals
• Ultrasound pregnancy testing for cattle, horse and alpacas
• Orthopaedic surgery such as cruciate surgery including tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) surgery for large breed dogs and also conventional extracapsular repairs, fracture repairs and luxating patella surgery
• Full range of soft tissue surgery
• Diagnostic imaging using Xray and ultrasound machines
• In house blood testing with IDEXX machine
• Dentistry
• Behavioural consultations
• Puppy preschool
• Dog and cat grooming
• Cat boarding
Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed Monday the 10th of June. Our emergency service for all animal emergencies is available by calling the clinic on 48681310 and following the prompts. Wishing all our clients and their pets a safe and hopefully dry long weekend.
A Tawny Frogmouth presented to our clinic after being found in a front garden, unable to fly. Its mate was seen close by in the trees (they partner for life).
On physical exam no abnormalities were detected. Radiographs taken under general anaesthetic revealed no fractures or injuries. However there was evidence of a recent large meal. Unfortunately Tawny Frogmouths can suffer from secondary poisoning from mouse and rat baits which causes internal bleeding.
A blood test confirmed that the red blood cell count was normal, ruling out rodenticide poisoning.
A flight test later that day confirmed that this master of camouflage could indeed fly. A release was planned for dusk and the Tawny was released by the kind person who found him/her. The Tawny flew off without any problems. Feeling a bit lethargic and weighted down after a big meal is something we can all relate to!
We love when our clients come up with innovative ideas like this! A Bunnings straw hat became a very effective e-collar! 💚🐶
Gorgeous Romulus, the 13 week old Lagotto Romagnolo puppy, has a fractured toe. His owners are doing a great job of looking after his bandage, despite the wet, muddy weather! 🤎🤍
One of the most exciting times is the arrival of a new puppy 🐶 or kitten 🐱 and we know you want the very best for them🩷.
Their diet is very different to that of an adult. The first 6 to 12 months (depending on breed size) of their life is a crucial time for their developing immune system and growing bodies🐱🐶
Royal Canin has just released smaller bags of kitten and puppy dry food for you to buy, to trial the scientifically researched diet designed for young stomachs
Chat to your vet at your next appointment regarding the best diet for your new pet 🐶🐱
This beautiful male Spotted-tail quoll (Tiger quoll) came in this week after being found up a dead tree locally. These highly mobile animals are mainland Australia’s largest carnivorous marsupials and they can have a home range of over 3000 hectares.
Weighing just over 4kgs he was found to be in good health on physical exam. Radiographs were taken and a blood test performed. These were all normal so he will be released in the coming days. Thanks very much to Wingecarribee WIRES for all their care and also thanks to Vetnostics for their ongoing support. It was a special experience to be up close to this elusive unique species
International Vets Day 2024 🩺. We are so incredibly lucky to have these amazing, passionate, fun and dedicated Vets at SHVC♥️. Today and everyday we, (the 2 and 4 legged), thank you all… the love you have for what you do is evident in your care, compassion, expertise and professionalism♥️🐶🐮🐱🐔
ANZAC DAY 🌅
Our clinic will be closed on Thursday the 25th of April.
Anzac Day for us is a time to recognise the more than 1.5 million service men and women who have served our country in all conflicts, wars and peacekeeping operations and to remember the over 103,000 Australians who sacrificed their lives in our country's name.
Our Emergency only service is available through calling the clinic on 48681310 ☎️
🐶Laparoscopic Ovariectomy🩷
We are excited & proud to now offer this advanced technique for desexing female dogs!
Laparoscopic Ovariectomy is a minimally invasive technique, where 2 ‘keyhole’ incisions are made, through which cameras and instruments are passed. The ovaries are removed leaving the uterus intact.
🩺The benefits to this technique are🩺
✨significantly less post-op pain
✨smaller incision
✨shorter anaesthetic time
✨shorter recovery time
☎️Please call our reception to discuss further (including procedure fees) or speak to one of our vets next time you visit!
The team at Southern Highlands Vet Centre takes great pride in providing outstanding veterinary care for all our patients, large and small. This includes Australian native wildlife. We see a large number of wildlife patients. Our wildlife patients are treated just like any other patient. We examine them, take radiographs, provide fluids and pain relief, and in some cases even perform blood tests to help with diagnosis. In short we aim to provide them with the same level of care as our domestic patients.
Here are some of our patients in the past few months. Stay tuned for further updates regarding two Wedge-tailed eagles that we have released recently
Autumn is a stunning time of year in the Highlands. We are lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world
It’s cold and wet outside with more rain on the way so dress accordingly!
Take care on the roads and stay safe
Southern Highlands Vets has been well represented at the Royal Easter Show this week. Max and Charlie have been working as the vets for the livestock section of the show whilst Tania has been showing her dogs and managed multiple 1st place ribbons
Easter Long Weekend Trading Hours 🕰️
🐰Friday (29/3) CLOSED
🐥Saturday (30/3) CLOSED
🐰Sunday (31/3) CLOSED
🐥Monday (1/4) CLOSED
Wishing all our clients and pets a happy and safe Easter
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Our 24/7 after hours service is available for emergencies only by calling 02 48681310
** please note after hours fees apply
Bovine Ephemeral Fever or 3 Day Sickness is currently prevalent in the Southern Highlands.
What are the signs?
Typically BEF starts with a sudden onset of a high fever. Other signs include a drop in milk production in dairy cows🐮 heavily pregnant cattle may abort, they will stop eating and drinking and look very depressed. Affected animals can also go down and be reluctant to move.
How is it spread?
BEF is spread by biting insects 🦟
When does it occur?
BEF is common between January and April. Outbreaks often follow periods of heavy summer rainfall 💦☀️
Diagnosing BEF
Diagnoses of BEF in cattle is done based on clinical signs. When the cases occur in areas where it is not expected laboratory testing can be done using PCR testing. 🥼
Treatment
Veterinary advice on treatment for the affected animals should be considered based on animal welfare.
* nursing care- shelter for down animals, close proximity to food and water, rolling down animals to prevent muscle damage
* Anti-inflammatory medications
* Calcium injections.
If you have any concerns for your herd or any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us on 48681310
At first you may think he looks scary, but this is actually Arlo’s happy to see you smile! 😆
Introducing our newest vet Dr Chayse Holland!! We feel incredibly lucky to have her as part of the team. Country girl Chayse grew up on sheep properties in Bathurst and Crookwell. Dr Chayse is amazing with both large and small animals and loves spending time with her horses, kelpies and sharing her love of animals with her young family.
A year ago we met Jack, an 8 week old Sphinx kitten. He was not thriving and weighed a mere 200g! With love, commitment and care from his owners, Jack is now a fully grown, handsome boy! We love his visits 🐱💙
Last Thursday the amazing VSOS Mobile Medicine team visited the Southern Highlands Veterinary Centre. Dr Karina Graham and her team performed specialist cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds on some of our SHVC patients. Our little Honey shared her story, 💛. The VSOS mobile Medicine Team visits us once a month by appointment only, have a chat to your vet if you are interested in the VSOS services.
Dr Charlie Carter and his family recently visited BARC 4 Bali dogs ( a dog adoption charity) whilst visiting Indonesia.
BARC 4 Bali rehomes and provides much needed veterinary care for dogs in need.
They also dropped off some worming and flea/tick prevention medication donated by to help treat these dogs and met some of the delightful dogs in care.
If you would like to follow their awesome work, take a look at
You asked, we listened! We’ve partnered with GapOnly®, which helps you access your pet insurance benefit on the spot. If your pet insurance policy offers GapOnly®, let us know at your next visit if you’d like to use GapOnly® for the payment of your bill before your appointment.
🐮 Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis – also known as Pink Eye 🐮🌸
👋 Did you know that pink eye isn’t just for humans? 🤔 Our bovine buddies can get it too!
👁️🐄 Let’s shed some light on this common issue and how we can help our moo-ving friends. Swipe to see how one of our clients has been protecting her cow’s eye, with a bra!! We loved the innovative eye-dea that we had to share with our SHVC community! Thankfully, with the help from Dr Chris, this cow is on her way to the paddock to join with her herd.
🔍Cause: Pinkeye is a bacterial infection that is contagious. It is typically spread by flies.
🚨 Symptoms: The eye can have areas of redness, tearing, and sensitive to light
👩⚕️ If you notice symptoms, don’t hesitate to reach out to our clinic (02) 4868 1310.
We are here to help! 🌈🐮
Just a reminder that we are closed for the Australia Day public holiday. If you have any veterinary emergencies please call us on 48681310. We will re-open on Saturday the 27th of January at 8:30am to 12pm by appt only. Wishing you all a great long weekend ☀️🐶🐱
From all the team at SHVC 🐾 , we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄 and a safe and Happy New Year✨. Thank you for all your wonderful support this year and we look forward to caring for all your animals 🐶🐮🐱🐰in 2024
🎄⭐️Christmas Clinic Hours⭐️🎄
Our beautiful Fuzzyard Christmas Toys are in!!!🎄
Our Holly🐾 is making sure she picks her favourite ♥️
Chris and Charlie had the great pleasure in judging the inaugural Oxley Pin Oak Fair Pooch Parade yesterday.
The stakes were high and the weather conspired against us but it was a fantastic event and Otto was crowned the winner after strutting his stuff. Thanks very much to Liz Pilkington, Megan Moore and all the Pin Oak Fair committee for organising such an awesome day.
Are you dealing with cattle losses due to Theileria disease? 🐄
Some local cattle herds appear to be immune while others experience losses every year and for some, new cattle introductions have resulted in fatal consequences.
Don't miss our FREE informative session to stay updated on Theileria, featuring Dr. David Emery, Australia's leading Veterinary Parasitologist in Theileria research 📚
📅 Wednesday 8 November
🕕 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Register now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wDLqT
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Max had some very cute patients today! Daisy, Duke & Darcy were in clinic for routine procedures. 6 week old lambs - perfectly lead trained too 😄
♻️💚We are proud & excited to partner with Royal Canin & Terracycle for recycling of all brands of pet food packaging ♻️ 💚
Accepted
✅ all brands of dry pet food bags
✅ all brands of wet pet food pouches (clean)
Unaccepted
❌ packaging still containing food
❌ pet food tins
Please bring us your empty packaging and we’ll take care of the rest!
48 Berrima Road
Moss Vale, NSW
2577
| Monday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 12pm |
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