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Monday 8:30am - 6pm Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm Thursday 8:30am - 6pm Friday 8:30am - 6pm Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Summer Street Vet Clinic

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Summer Street Vet Clinic

You’ll receive caring, friendly & efficient service, giving you and your pets the best care possible!

Some of our great services include:
* All medical and surgical services
*Vaccinations and health checks
*Ultrasounds and radiology
*Dentisitry
*Nutrition
*Behaviour training and advice
*Puppy Pre-school classes
and much more....

27/05/2024

Unexpected oral tumour! 🐶

Rommy came in for a routine castrate at 10 months old, with no history or concerns for anything else!

After he was anaesthetised we noticed a mass in his mouth, 2 of his incisors were removed as the roots were eroding and he was booked in for weekly rechecks.

He was then booked in for a biopsy of the mass as it continued to grow and we awaited the results. Unfortunately they came back as cancerous, and he was booked in for a resection.

He had the mass, a couple more teeth and some of his jaw removed to ensure the entire mass was gone.
He recovered very well, looks great and is now going wonderful!

So just a reminder to check your pets all over every now and then incase any abnormalities pop up! It’s great to start teaching puppies and kittens to have their mouth, ears and paws handled from a young age so they can get used to these things 😊

15/05/2024

Our phones are currently down! We are sorry for any inconvenience and are working to update them 😊
Please contact us via our page or after hours phone 😊

23/04/2024

Please note we will be closed this Thursday the 25th of April to pay our respects for Anzac Day.
We will reopen Friday at 8:30am.
For any emergencies during this time, please refer to your fridge magnet for our after hours number.
Lest We Forget

10/04/2024

Hip Dysplasia! 🐶

Hip dysplasia is a genetic disease of the hips that occurs during growth. It affects mainly larger breed dogs, such as German Shepherds and Great Danes. There are some factors that can affect it, such as diet, exercise, growth rate, muscle mass and environment.

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint, during growth, both the ball and the socket in the pelvis must grow at equal rates. With hip dysplasia, this equal growth during puppyhood doesn’t happen and the result is looseness of the joint. This can then lead to degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis.

Symptoms can be painful in the back legs and hips, lameness, reluctant to stand up or exercise intolerance.
To diagnose hip dysplasia it is done by a simple x-ray.
Although there is no cure for hip dysplasia, symptoms can be managed and if caught early there are many options so your dog can live a full and comfortable life.

In the following radiographs you can see the first 2 dogs have hip dysplasia. The first dog is a milder case and is worse on the left side, the second dog is a more extreme case. The third dog has normal and healthy hips.
You can see the difference where the ‘ball’ and ‘socket’ fit perfectly together in the third dogs radiographs, compared to the other two radiographs where the ‘ball’ is sitting away from the ‘socket’.

If you would like to know more or are worried about your dog being uncomfortable or sore, especially coming into Winter, please call the clinic on 63604553 😊

26/03/2024

Easter Opening Hours 🥕🐇

With Easter weekend fast approaching, please take note of our clinic opening hours.
For any emergencies we will have a vet available through our after hours phone. You can find this number on your fridge magnets.
Please check your animals current prescription medication and food supply for the long weekend.
If you are in need of any stock, please phone the clinic to order no later than Wednesday 27th March.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday break!

From the Team at Summer Street Vet🐇

28/02/2024

Senior Pets! 🐶

Yearly health checks for our senior pets is crucial to keep them feeling their best and keep on top of any unexpected health issues they could develop.

As they get older things such as their eyes, teeth and joints can deteriorate, they can develop lumps and bumps that may need checking. Their heart and kidneys can also start not working as well as they once did and may need checking.

If you’d like to call and discuss or book in your pet for a senior health check, please call the clinic on 63604553 😊

15/02/2024

Charlie having some snuggles after his desexing. This little man is definitely a favourite here! 🥰

Desexing is an important procedure that can provide many benefits!
Some of these include, significantly reducing the risk of your female dog developing mammary or ovarian cancers, as well as eliminating the chance of them developing a pyometra and avoiding unwanted pregnancies.

For male dogs it can significantly reduce the risk of testicular cancer and prostate diseases, as well as avoiding unwanted urinating.

Desexing has many befits for cats as well, including stopping unexpected pregnancies, reducing the risk of straying or wondering and greatly reducing spraying or marking.

If you need to discuss desexing or wish to book your pet in, please contact the clinic on 63604553 Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6pm 😊

12/02/2024

Meet Legs! 🐶

This gorgeous Great Dane came into our care for a routine spey and a potentially life saving gastropexy ❤️

These deep chested large breed dogs are predisposed to developing gastric dilation and volvulus or GDV.
A life threatening disorder with which the stomach will fill with gas and bloat, it can then progress and the stomach will twist on itself, causing it become blocked. At this stage of the disorder it is life threatening and most dogs will unfortunately die without surgical intervention.

A gastropexy can easily be done at the time of desexing, it involves attaching part of the stomach to the abdominal wall, which stops the stomach from being able to twist.

Legs is happy and comfortable recovering at home and her owners can now have some peace of mind knowing if something does happen to her later in life and her stomach bloats, it will not be able twist 😊

28/12/2023

We hope our wonderful clients had a lovely Christmas and are enjoying the holidays! ✨

With New Year’s Eve right around the corner, please be mindful that whilst we love lighting up the sky, our furry friends might not share the same enthusiasm. Keep them safe by ensuring they can’t escape from home, keep pets indoors where possible and consider a cozy hideaway spot away from the fire works 🐾

Just a friendly reminder, we will be closed for the upcoming long weekend so any medications or food will need to be picked up by tomorrow afternoon! 💊

23/12/2023

Wishing all of our clients and their pets a happy and safe Christmas! 🎄
Please refer to our previous post regarding our opening days and if you have any emergencies we can be contacted through our after hours number on the fridge magnet ✨

19/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful clients! 🎄
As Christmas is approaching please make note of our opening hours!
For any emergencies we will have a vet available through our after hours phone (number on your fridge magnet)

Please check your animals current prescription medication and food supply for over the Christmas and New Year period. If you are in need of any stock, please phone the clinic to order no later than Wednesday 20th December.

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday break! ✨
From the Team at Summer Street Vet

29/11/2023

Part time veterinary nurse/receptionist position available! 🎉

We’re currently on the look out for a new member to join our team. We are seeking a dedicated part time/casual veterinary nurse/receptionist, with exceptional communication and organisational skills.

We are a small, close-knit team who strive to have exceptional customer service and genuine, compassionate care for our patients. You will also be working within a supportive and positive team.

You do not need to have a Certificate IV in vet nursing for this position, however experience in the veterinary field or in a customer focused role is always preferred 🩺

If you think this position sounds like it could be for you, please send us an email, give us a call, or pop in to say hello! 🐶

📞 63604553
📧 [email protected]

23/11/2023

Payment Options! 🎉

We understand in these times when our pets become ill or injured unexpectedly it can be stressful. We have a variety of payment options to assist you the best we can, so your pets can get the best care!

We are very excited to announce we have recently partnered with Gap Only. Gap Only is partnered with a variety of insurance companies, which allows us to claim your benefit while your pet is at the clinic and you will only need to pay the difference.

If you have pet insurance, please let us know and we will put your provider name and policy number on your pets file.

For more information please phone our clinic on 63604553 😊

21/11/2023

TICKS!!
The holidays are here and with that means tick season is well on its way!

If you are travelling for the holidays please make sure your pets are up to date with paralysis tick prevention.
A simple chew or spot on for prevention is much better than attempting to cure!

Brands such as bravecto, nexguard or simparica are best for protecting your loved pets and need to be given 2-3 days before leaving for holidays.

Ticks cause paralysis that mostly begin in the back legs, causing them to wobble and fall. It will then worsen to an inability to stand, and they can begin to struggle to breath, cough, gag, drool and vomit. If left untreated it is deadly.

Meet Ruby, who came home from a holiday and presented to our clinic struggling to walk and dragging her back legs. The nasty tick was found and carefully removed, she was given antiserum, as well as other medications and fluids. She stayed in hospital with us getting round the clock care and monitoring. Luckily she made a slow recovery and soon went home to her family 🥰

If you plan to travel with your pets, treat them with a tick prevention before leaving, search them daily for possible ticks and keep an eye out for any symptoms. If you find a tick or notice symptoms contact your nearest vet ASAP.

If you need to order or would like to pick up any parasite prevention, please call the clinic on 63604553

08/11/2023

Snake Bites! 🐍

The warmer weather has arrived and with that means, so have the snakes!!

The past couple of weeks alone, we have had several calls regarding potential snake bites and we have not even reached peak snake season!

It is important to keep an eye out for any symptoms as often the snake bite is not visible.

Symptoms to watch out for include:
- Tremors
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Paralysis

If you suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake:
- Keep your pet as calm and still as possible
- Bring the pet into the clinic immediately- even if it’s just suspected
- Call us on 6360 4553 to prepare for your arrival

If the snake is dead and it is safe to do so, bring the snake along so we can identify the correct breed and distribute the most appropriate anti-venom

13/10/2023

Happy vet nurse day to all our wonderful nurses and trainees! 🥰

This day is to thank them for all the hard work they put in day after day.
To thank them for the exceptional care and love they give every single patient like they were their own 🐶
To appreciate the compassion and courtesy they give every client.
We are constantly studying and learning to try and improve our skills to give the best care possible ❤️

‘To do what no body else will do, in a way no body else can, in spite of all we go through; is to be a nurse’ - vet nursing means giving a whole lot and not necessarily getting much in return. We keep going because we care 🥰

14/09/2023

Have you met Faith, our newest member of the team? 😊
Faith started here earlier this year as a receptionist and is now studying vet nursing 🥰
You can find Faith out the front on reception and also out the back learning and helping with all of your babies 😊

11/09/2023

Ears!!

Do you own a poodle or ‘oodle’mix? 🐩

We have been having huge issues with ear mites and ear infections lately!

Dogs with hairy ears or large floppy are especially susceptible.

If you notice head shaking, scratching at their ears, rubbing their ears on the ground or crying and behaving uncomfortable when touched around the ears call to book an appointment ASAP. As it can be very painful and cause long term issues if not resolved.

The ears can be red, swollen, painful, have a smell or discharge like this one pictured.

It is also good to start training your puppies young to get used to having their ears plucked and cleaned, especially if you have an ‘Oodle’ as this can make life so much easier as they get older to manage those hairy ears!

Call the clinic between 8.30am - 6pm Monday - Friday to discuss options if you’re concerned about your dogs ears 😊

14/08/2023

NEWS FLASH! 🙌

Unfortunately, we are currently seeing outbreaks of both parvovirus and kennel cough in the area 🦠
Please ensure your dogs vaccinations are up to date, to keep your pet happy and healthy 💉
If you’re not sure of their current vaccination status, give our receptionist a call and she can update you.
Also note that all puppies need their 1st vaccination at 6-8 weeks old, followed by 2 more vaccinations a month apart. They should be quarantined until at least 1 week after their last puppy vaccination 🐶

The main symptom of kennel cough is a harsh, dry persistent cough. Depending on their vaccination status, some dogs can also get quite unwell and have a nasal discharge. Brachycephalic breeds (pugs, frenchies, bull dogs, etc) are at particular risk of complications, including pneumonia.
So contact us immediately if your dog is showing any of these symptoms.

Symptoms of parvovirus include bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, collapse, lethargy and a high temperature. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms, contact us immediately as tragically, parvovirus is a fatal disease of left untreated 😖

If you have any questions, feel free to call us on 63604553 😊

12/08/2023

Saturday hours:

Just a friendly reminder that we are open on Saturday between 9am - 12pm.

Saturday is the perfect day to come in and pick up your pets medication or food (we stock a wide variety of dog, cat and even rabbit food.)
We also have limited consults available which we prioritise for sick or injured animals.

Please note that with the October long weekend approaching we will be closed Monday the 2nd. However our vets are still on call if you have an emergency.

Our after hours phone number is on the fridge magnet or your post op care notes if you ever need to reach us out of normal opening hours.

This number is not advertised, so if you need a new magnet, pop in and out friendly receptionist will help you out 😊

08/08/2023

We wanted to congratulate our nurse Courtney for finishing her certificate IV in veterinary nursing! 🎉
We’re all very proud of her achievements ❤️
You’ll find Courtney mostly out the back nursing and taking care of all your lovely babies, but also out the front on reception or carrying out administrative duties 😁

25/07/2023

We are unfortunately having issues with our phone lines this morning!

We are very sorry for any inconvenience, we are working to get them back on line as soon as possible.

In the meantime if you need to contact us please call 0423621433 😊

10/07/2023

This is Mr Darcy ❤️ He is currently in care with the Animal Welfare League in Orange.
He’s a bit special, definitely unique and not your average kitty 🥺
However despite all the obstacles he’s faced, we think he’s absolutely adorable and deserves everything in life 🥰

22/05/2023

Ralphy and Tictac have found their forever home!
Thank you to everyone for helping us find wonderful homes for all these little babies 🥰

19/05/2023

We would like to inform all of our clients that unfortunately at the moment we are having supply issues with the FIV vaccination for your cats, sadly this is an Australian wide shortage 🐱
We are keeping records of all the cats that are due for their FIV vaccination, but have not been able to receive it. We will call everyone on the list once it comes back into stock, however we are not sure when that will be at the moment 😿
We do have the F3 vaccinations in stock, so if you receive a reminder or have a new kitten please give the clinic a call and we can book your kitty in for their yearly check and this vaccine 😊

02/05/2023

We have just two babies left to find homes!

Miss Ralphy
Ginger female
Low key wild & will make every day a fun filled adventure 😂

Sir TicTac
White male
A cuddle monster who will purr endlessly into your ear and keep your kids in line 😂

$300 each
Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped & wormed.
Ready end of may.
Both in clinic tomorrow so if you’d love to meet one - let us know or pop down for a cuddle.

24/04/2023

Please be advised the clinic will be closed for ANZAC DAY on 25/04/23

We will reopen Wednesday 26th @ 8.30am

07/04/2023

Sometimes we do get to enjoy the cute side of nursing 😻

Nurses Em & Amy are currently fostering and raising these 5 beautiful meows, who have taken clingy to a whole new level.

🚨Don’t forget we are closed today & over this Easter break & reopen Tuesday at 8.30am. 🚨

05/04/2023

A second CHANCE at life

Meet Chance 🐾

A big favourite here at the clinic.
We all remember the day chance’s owner walked into the clinic in a panic at the end of last year.
His dog was acting strange and something was wrong.

Upon first observation chance looked like any normal dog but Half way through a staff meeting later that day, Chance seizured right in front of us all.
We managed to stabilise Chance & with heavy sedation on board we were able to keep him stable for a few days.

We can’t count on our hands how many treatments & diagnostic tests our vets conducted.
It was incredibly touch and go.
We prepared chances family for the worst and continued care.

Finally our Vets Diagnosed Chance with epilepsy.
Epilepsy effects 1 in 20 dogs and is the most common neurological disorder found in dogs who suffer from seizures.

Chance was eventually sent home loaded with medication and we continued close constant contact with his family and frequent clinic visits to assess his progress.

Fast forward to today.
If you met Chance in the street you would have absolutely no idea the ordeal this gorgeous kelpie has been through.
He is a happy, healthy and active young kelpie with a bright future ahead 🌞

Although Chance will be on life long medication to help treat his condition, he has beaten the odds and we are so incredibly proud of him and the dedication his beautiful family has shown him is amazing ❤️

There’s a reason we all chose this industry & dogs like Chance make it all worthwhile 🐾

A big thank you to Sally & Scott - our fabulous Vets who didn’t give up once, researched and worked so hard to ensure this pupper could live a long and happy life 🙌🙌

03/04/2023

Hippity! Hoppity! It’s almost Easter!!

The Easter bunny is packing up all those special treats for delivery this weekend 🐰

Please take note of our opening hours over the Easter break ✨
We’ll be closed for the long weekend so our vets and nurses can take a well needed break with their families.

Wishing all our gorgeous furry clients and their humans a fabulous weekend filled with species appropriate treats 😂

As always we can be contacted on our after hours line.
❤️🐾 The team @ SSVC

Address

53 Summer Street
Orange, NSW
2800

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+61263604553

Website

http://www.summerstreetvet.com.au/

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