Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery

10/08/2023

MIVS will be closed Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of August due to the Rodeo. Our afterhours service will be available.

22/06/2023

MIVS is closed today due to the Show Public Holiday. We reopen tomorrow morning at 9am.
Our after-hours vet can be contacted for emergencies on 4743 2955.

19/05/2023

Sorry for any inconvenience with phone connections. Telstra is upgrading. If you need to contact us please Email:- [email protected] or message through messenger.

king regards,
Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery

08/05/2023

Is anyone missing this beauty?
Brought into the clinic this morning.
Please contact us if she is your beloved pet.
Urgently looking for owner

24/04/2023

Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery will be closed on Anzac Day. AAA Vet Clinic will be covering afterhours and can be contacted on 4743 3220. We will resume normal hours on Wednesday 26th April.

Photo: Cat in the canon.

The feline mascot of the light cruiser HMAS Encounter, is shown here peering from the muzzle of a 6 inch gun — taken about 1916. Commissioned into the RAN on 1 July 1912, Encounter became Australia’s first cruiser. Over the next two years she was actively employed in training the growing Navy and showing the flag at ports all around the nation. On 4 October 1913 she joined with the remainder of the new Australian Fleet Unit.

Cats have been war ship passengers for hundreds of years and were considered to be good luck for a voyage. Navy cats were initially recruited for their mouse and rat catching abilities to protect food stores but they also had the essential role of raising morale. By WWI, cats and kittens were mascots of not only ships but infantry regiments and air force squadrons.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-sydney/true-stories-of-how-animals-helped-australians-at-war/news-story/1a0c6748f9253de00e8f71b0e25a6bc9

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine's Day!

From Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery Team 😻🐞🐾

03/02/2023

Congraulations to our winners of the Nexgard competition 🎉

03/02/2023

Happy Puppy Friday 🐾

21/12/2022

It's Christmas and our dedicated vet Dr Gillian is finally having a break!

Our clinic will be closed from Thursday 22nd December to Wednesday 4th January. If you have an emergency please call AAA vet clinic on 4743 3220.

There will still be a vet nurse attending our clinic from 9am - 11am weekdays only (this does not include public holidays) for food and over the counter medications only.

From the team at Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery have a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!!

18/11/2022

Urgently seeking owner!! This beautiful kitty is injured, if you are the owner, please get in touch with us as soon as you can on 4743 2955

14/11/2022

We are currently experiencing a power outage due to the storm. Please contact us on messenger if you had an appointment this afternoon, as our phone lines are down.

Thank you for your cooperation.

09/11/2022

MIVS will be closed all day tomorrow (Thursday 10th November) due to a day long Ergon power outage in our street.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/11/2022

MOUNT ISA VETERINARY SURGERY is looking for a FULL-TIME Veterinary Receptionist

Our practice is independently owned and has been established for more than 45 years, caring for the pets of Mount Isa families. We pride ourselves on a high standard of care for our patients and have a loyal and growing client base.

YOUR ROLE (would include but not limited to):

- Being the first point of contact for our clients both over the
phone, electronically and in person.
- Administrative duties such as booking and managing
appointments, customer sales, assisting in stock control including
ordering and restocking, invoicing and receipting, balancing the
till etc.
- Computer data entry and general administration
- The role will also include other duties such as helping with
walking/feeding patients, cleaning of various areas such as
consult rooms and cages, walking patients (dogs). Experience
with animals if preferable
- Days are Monday to Friday, working between the hours of 8:30am
to 6:00pm

YOU ARE:

- Warm, friendly, compassionate and professional
- Able to communicate effectively with clients and staff
- Comfortable working in a busy environment and with animals
- Able to multi-task and have exceptional time management skills
- Proactive with excellent initiative
- Proficient with computers and have good writing skills
- Able to take instructions, work independently but also as part of a
team

If you have a passion for people and animals, then this is an amazing opportunity for you!

To apply please email a cover letter to [email protected] with why you are the right person for the job, along with your resume. Applications close Monday 21st November 2022.

13/10/2022

HAPPY VET NURSE DAY to my superb, hard-working vet nursing team, Jasmin, Kimberly, Kelly, Riley and our juniors Charlotte and Lilly. They are the unsung heroes behind the scenes.
I am so lucky to work with such a talented, thoughtful and caring team, and appreciate the work they do. 🌻

21/09/2022

MIVS will be closed today for the Queen's memorial public holiday.

Our afterhours service is still available for emergencies.

27/06/2022

This kitten was luckily rescued by a resident on Enid Street. It was stuck up in a tree for two days. Please call Mount Isa Vet Surgery if it belongs to you.

31/05/2022

We had a great time spending the day with Virginia, Sissy and Deano from SBS's The Feed, and Campbell from Outback & Airborne Vet Services.

The episode will be airing tonight on SBS at 10pm

29/05/2022

Mobile phone lines appear to be down in Mount Isa. Please call our page on messenger, if you have an emergency.

18/05/2022

I'm lost...
Please contact Mount Isa Vet Surgery if this is your pet

31/03/2022

Found at Lake Moondarra. Please contact the clinic if they belong to you.

26/01/2022

***** UPDATE!!***** 22 Cases now diagnosed in Mount Isa

ALERT: Canine Ehrlichiosis diagnosed locally in Mount Isa

MIVS has recently diagnosed a case of Ehrliciosis in a young dog in Mount Isa. We suspect this is a locally acquired case as the dog has not travelled to the NT, where this disease is now endemic. Ehrlichia canis is a bacteria that is spread by the bite of a Brown-dog Tick. If diagnosed and treated early it is curable, but prolonged disease results in death.
Dogs may show some of these more common signs:
- Fever
- lethargy/weakness
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- bleeding from the nose or under the skin (damages platelets)
- conjunctivitis
- corneal oedema (blue eyes)
- Pale gums
- Breathing difficulties
- Enlarged lymph nodes

The best prevention is a Seresto tick collar. Seresto tick collars work by killing the tick before it has a chance to bite and transmit the bacteria. They are waterproof and provide four months of prevention.

Monthly Nexgard or three-monthly Bravecto are also recommended to be used in conjunction with the Seresto tick collar. These medications kill ticks once they have already bitten the dog, and help prevent other dogs from becoming infected.

Currently for dogs in Mount Isa, we recommend monthly Advocate Spot-on to prevent Spirocerca lupi (oesophageal worm), Heartworm, Intestinal worms and fleas, in conjunction with a Seresto tick collar. In cases where dogs are exposed to numerous ticks, the addition of Nexgard or Bravecto, is also recommended.

Ehrlichia is also a Zoonotic disease. People cannot catch the bacteria directly from dogs, but can be infected (although rare) by the bite of an infected tick.

Gillian

26/01/2022

We have diagnosed a case of Ehrlichiosis in Mount Isa, here is an informative video

https://vimeo.com/480092297

This animation has been developed by AMRRIC to improve knowledge & awareness of Ehrlichiosis, a Tick Borne Disease which was first detected in Australian in…

20/01/2022

Dear Valued Clients

Since the closure of Copper City Vet Clinic, Dr Kate (NWVC) and Dr Gillian (MIVS) are the only veterinarians servicing the Mount Isa area. Dr Kate is the only Equine vet.

Kate and Gillian already work extended hours at their respective clinics, as well as providing an afterhours service. The closure of Copper City has put extreme pressure on the staff at both clinics.

Currently, appointments for routine surgeries at both clinics are booked out at least a month in advance. Emergencies of course are seen to immediately. On any day patients are triaged with the very ill seen to first which often results in larger wait times or reshuffling of appointments is necessary. We apologise for this inconvenience.

As neither clinic has been able to secure a Veterinarian, and for the sake of their own mental health, and to avoid burn-out, Kate and Gillian have banded together to enable them to take some time out.

From 1 February NWVC and MIVS will rotate weekends. From Friday night to Monday morning, only one clinic will be open for emergencies and a Saturday clinic by appointment. Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery will operate on the 1st and 3rd weekend of each month and North West Vet Clinic will operate on the 2nd an 4th weekend of each month. In an emergency telephone your regular vet and you will be directed to which clinic is on call.

Thank you for your understanding at this trying time. Our aim is to provide the best care for your pets.

Dr Katelyn – North West Vet Clinic
Dr Gillian – Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas from the MIVS team!!🎄🐕🐈🎁

21/12/2021

MIVS Christmas Trading Hours

Friday 24th Dec, Christmas Eve: open 9am-11am
Saturday 25th Dec, Christmas Day: Closed, Dr Kate from NWVC is oncall for emergencies
Sunday 26th Dec, Boxing Day: Closed, Dr Kate from NWVC is oncall for emergencies
Monday 27th Dec, Public Holiday: Closed, Dr Gillian, MIVS, is oncall for emergencies
Tuesday 28th Dec, Public Holiday: Closed, Dr Gillian, MIVS, is oncall for emergencies
Wednesday 29th Dec: Trading as usual
Thursday 30th Dec: Trading as usual
Friday 31st Dec, New Years Eve: Open 9-11am
Saturday 1st Jan, New Years Day: Closed
Sunday 2nd Jan: Closed
Monday 3rd Jan, Public Holiday: Closed
Tuesday 4th Jan: Trading as usual

Our afterhours emergency service will be available as usual. Phone: 4743 2955

19/12/2021

Due to the new Covid restrictions you are required to check-in and wear a mask when entering the clinic, whether vaccinated or not. Let us know if you do not have a mask and we will provide one for you. Please show evidence of your check-in on arrival.

Thank you for your cooperation, this allows us to keep safe, so we can continue providing care to your pets. Gillian

16/12/2021

MIVS & NWVC will join forces over the Christmas long weekend.

Dr Kate from North West Veterinary Clinic will provide afterhours emergency care on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
(Sat 25th & Sun 26th Dec)
Ph: 4743 3220

Dr Gillian from Mount Isa Veterinary Surgery will provide afterhours emergency care on the Monday and Tuesday Public Holidays
(Mon 27th & Tues 28th Dec)
Ph: 4743 2955

We thank you for your cooperation!!

13/12/2021

Edit: Safely reunited with owners 🙂

Is this your pooch???
Found running along Wright Rd this morning. Please give the clinic a call on 4743 2955 if they belong to you. No microchip, proof of ownership required 🌻

02/12/2021

Please note that from this week (4th December) onwards, Saturday morning consultations will be by appointment only, between the hours of 9am and 11am.

Appointment slots will be limited so please call ahead on 4743 2955 to avoid missing out.