Snowy River Vet Clinic

15/05/2023

Would any of our lovely people out there have newspaper they could drop at the clinic please
We would be very grateful

08/05/2023

This is likely to be the last post from Snowy River Vet Clinic BUT WAIT. You can now follow what is happening at The Vet & Co page The Vet & Co . Follow it now and lets see if we can get 200 followers in the first week to help celebrate the handing on of the baton. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092140994859

07/05/2023

It’s time for Dr Dave to pass the baton to Dr Sin!

After 23 years as part owner of Snowy River Vet Clinic, it’s time for Dr Dave to brush up his back seat driving skills as Dr Sin takes the wheel.

Orbost is incredibly fortunate to have a vet with Dr Sin’s skill, commitment and passion choosing to live and invest in our community.

Dave has put his all into the clinic over the last 23 years and is proud of the legacy that he is handing on to the next veterinary generation. Many thanks to the staff and clients who have helped us along the journey to get the clinic to where it is at today.

Keep your eye’s open for a new look and new name for the practice!

20/04/2023

Our phones and internet are down.
Please call 0459596129

08/04/2023

Rural mixed practice veterinary hospital with 24 hour emergency vet available

08/04/2023

Position Available!!!
Are you looking to begin your career in the veterinary industry? Do you see yourself working in the animal world?
We have an exciting position available at our clinic for a full time or part time nurse, suitable for any level of experience. The position might suit someone looking to gain exposure to the industry; however all applicants will be considered. The position would also suit someone looking to work five days a week, with some flexibility in hours considered to suit the ideal candidate.
We are offering an amazing opportunity to someone who is driven and motivated to work in a fast-paced and fun environment. We have a great team, excellent mentors and a vast array of patients made up of all different species. There will also be opportunity for support for those wishing to undertake relevant study. There is room to grow within the team and a fantastic opportunity for a nurse looking at starting out.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL:
- Have flexible availability, be reliable and punctual
- Flexibility in work hours (to benefit us both)
- Eagerness to learn and grow as part of the team
- The ability to follow instructions with keen attention to detail
- A genuine passion for the care of animals
- Good phone mannerisms, attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner
- The ability to prioritise tasks
- Good computer skills
- Team player; however has the ability to take initiative and work independently. Great communication skills are vital!
- Must be a multi-tasker
- Confident with animal handling
- Ideally undertaking or planning to undertake relevant studies (animal studies, vet nursing etc)
- Have a good sense of humour
- Not afraid to get your hands dirty
- A professional and positive demeanour
- Exceptional organisational skills

All applications will be considered. If you think you would be a great fit in our team, please email your resume, cover letter and availability to [email protected], Please attention Sin.

Rural mixed practice veterinary hospital with 24 hour emergency vet available

20/03/2023

Our clinic will be closed from 4pm today.
Reopen at 9am tomorrow
We will still be available for emergencies
5154 2387

14/03/2023

Are you struggling to find the funds to have your dog or cat desexed and microchipped?
Snowy River Vet Clinic are glad to be part of a subsidised desexing/microchipping program that is being run by East Gippsland Shire Council, Supported by the Victorian Government.
You pay 20% of the fee, the remaining 80% is covered by the Shire.
To apply, fill in the appropriate form and return it to the shire. Once approved book in at the clinic.
A link to the form is below.
If you need to pick up a hard copy of the form, drop into the clinic and we can supply them.
Thanks to the Victorian Government and East Gippsland Shire for supporting this great initiative.

https://www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/forms/subsidy-application-for-microchipping-desexing-of-animals

06/03/2023

The clinic will be closed today from 1pm - 4pm for staff training. We will still be available for emergencies on 5154 2387.
Thankyou for understanding the importance of consistent learning for all our staff, to improve our care for you and your pets
Dave, Sin, Talia and staff

31/01/2023

Woot.... Woot....
We are back up and running
Phones..... Working
EFTPOS.... Working
Computers.... Working
Come down and celebrate after a very trying 5 days of telecommunications disaster

Thankyou for everyone's understanding

Dave, Sin and the team

30/01/2023

Phones are still down
Call 0428564993 for appointments and emergencies
EFTPOS is also down
Cash only at present
Thanks Dave,Sin and team

26/01/2023

Yet again phones are down
Please ring
0428564993
Sorry for the inconvenience

22/01/2023

As with the last few years, we will be open for normal business on Australia Day, Thursday 26th of January.
I personally believe that we should be celebrating our great country on a day that isn't associated with the dispossession of the aboriginal people from their traditional land.
Changing the date of Australia Day will help to acknowledge the changes that were made to First Nation People that started many years ago and has ongoing effects today.
Our staff have been given a choice to have the day off or come to work. Each have made their own choice.
If you need anything from us on Thursday, we will be open to serve you.

Information and assets to help of Australia Day - Let's find a date everyone can celebrate.

17/01/2023

Is anyone from Koala Court area missing a very cute ferret?
Now at the vet clinic!

12/01/2023

Alternative contact number for vet
0428 564 993

11/01/2023

Our phone lines are down again
We are desperately working with Telstra to get this fixed
Thankyou for your patience

05/01/2023

Trying to ring the vets
Our phones are down again
We have switched them to our nurse triage number
Please still ring and you will be transferred
Sorry for the inconvenience

23/12/2022

EMERGENCY TRIAGE NUMBER for after hours and public holidays 5154 2387

23/12/2022

Dave, Sin and all our staff would like to wish you all a very merry Xmas and safe holiday.
Our staff are having a well deserved break over Xmas.
We will be closed until Wednesday 28th December.
We will have vets on call over Xmas and New Year holidays.
For urgent medical assistance call 5154 2387 to speak to a triage nurse to access the needs of you fur baby.

23/12/2022

Thankyou to everyone that entered our Nexgard give away. Also, thankyou for protecting your fur babies from fleas, ticks, belly worms and heartworm.
A big congratulations to Louise Cartwright, our winner 🎉

19/12/2022

Our clinic will be closed today from 3pm. We will still be on call for emergencies 5154 2387

08/12/2022

Soooooo.....
All our phones and internet are down 👎 we have diverted our calls to VetCheck hoping you can contact us through their system
Sorry for the inconvenience

24/11/2022

PARALYSIS TICK ANTI SERUM SHORTAGE!

The wet and warm(er) weather has brought out paralysis ticks in record numbers all up the east coast of Australia, and East Gippsland is no exception. Lots of ticks = lots of sick dogs and cats= lots of demand on tick antiserum.

As a result Snowy River Vets, like all other clinics in impacted areas has much lower stocks of antiserum on hand and is battling to get in more supplies.

Tick antiserum is harvested from dogs that have been made hyper immune to ticks - it can't be manufactured in a lab, so replenishing supplies is SLOW.

So now more than ever it is super important to PREVENT your dog developing tick paralysis.

* Make sure quality anti tick treatments are kept up to date.
* Be on the lookout for early signs of tick paralysis, and seek treatment straight away. Early signs can include a wobbly walk, vomiting / cough / retch or a change in bark or meow.
* Coastal and near coastal areas, 'rainforest' gullies and places that wildlife pass through are tick 'hot spots' - be particularly careful if your pets have been in these places.

11/11/2022

Sometimes life gets way too busy, and you've gotta find a way to chill out!

Snowy River Vets has to change the way we manage our after hours emergencies: Dr Dave and Dr Sin have been working at 150% for a bit too long, as the workload at the clinic has dramatically increased in the last couple of years. We need to give them more down time.

From now on, when the clinic is closed our phone will be diverted to Vet Check 24/7, a dedicated emergency vet phone answering service. Your call will be answered by a qualified vet nurse. Depending on the problem, they will either
* Contact a vet on call to see your animal
* Offer you an online vet consultation with a Vet Check 24/ 7 vet, for a fee
* Offer you general advice.

Vets from our clinic will be available to see emergency cases before 9.30 pm, and after 6.30 am. Between 9.30 pm and 6.30 am you will be referred to the closest after hours vet service, which will most likely be Main St Bairnsdale.

For more information, head to our website:
https://www.snowyrivervetclinic.com.au/

06/09/2022

Good Morning
Please don't think your local vet team are kicking back with a beer..... We are hard at work but still having major issues with our phones.
We are doing our best to have it resolved
Thanks
Dave, Sin and the team

05/09/2022

Unfortunately we have been having serious problems with our phones today. We have had a telstra technician working on resolving it for most of the day.
You can contact us today on 0427542387.
We apologise for all the inconvenience this is causing