Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital

16/11/2024

Congratulations to our October Puppy Preschool Graduates! 🐶🎓⭐️

The adorable little graduates from Round 2️⃣ are below:
Wednesday: Billy, Remi, Winnie, Murphy, Atlas, Nala
Saturday: Buddy, Jovie

09/11/2024

October Celebrations 🎉

Late last month, we celebrated these wonderful four people!

Workiversary - Dr Jennie recently reached her 9 year Workiversary - wow!! 🤩 how blessed are we to have such an incredibly loving and skilled veterinarian on our team, and for such a long time. We look forward to many more years with Dr Jennie looking after your pets!

& Happiest of Birthdays to:
- Lizzie - our dedicated Practice Manager 🌟
- Zane - one of our devoted Trainee Veterinary Nurses 🌟🐾
- Blake - one of our super talented Veterinary Nurses 🌟🩺

We hope you all had a wonderful day 💜

03/11/2024

Happy 8 year workiversary to Sophie!!!
Sophie started working with us in year 12.
Sophie is currently studying to be a veterinarian and has 2 and a bit years to go!
Sophie works every Sunday looking after the boarders, answering the phones and dealing with the emergency consultations!

28/10/2024

Congratulations to our October Puppy Preschool Graduates! 🐶🎓⭐️

The adorable little graduates from Round 1️⃣ are below:
Thursday: Zues, Charlie, Stax

27/10/2024

For many people, Halloween is a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. However, for our pets, it can be a stressful and overwhelming time. The unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells often cause anxiety, so it’s important to take precautions to keep them safe and calm.
Here are a few tips to ensure that both you and your furry friends can enjoy Halloween.
🎃Keep the treats away - Chocolate, even in small amounts, is toxic to dogs and cats. Also, sugar-free candies, gum, and baked goods may contain Xylitol or Birch Sugar, which can be deadly to pets. Make sure all candy and treats are stored securely out of your pet’s reach.
🎃Decorations - Halloween decorations can bring festive flair to your home, but they also pose risks to curious pets. Cats may be tempted to bat at hanging decorations, and dogs often chew on items they shouldn’t. Ensure all decorations are placed out of reach, especially items like strings, wires, or small objects that could be swallowed.
🎃Glow sticks aren’t toys These
are popular with trick-or-treaters, but they can be tempting toys for pets. If a glow stick is punctured, the liquid inside, while technically non-toxic, has a bitter taste that can cause pets to become agitated, drool excessively, or dash around the house.
🎃Costumes – While dressing up in costumes is a big part of Halloween for humans, it’s not always enjoyable for pets. If your pet seems stressed or uncomfortable in a costume, it’s best to avoid dressing them up. If they do enjoy it, make sure their costume is safe, comfortable, and doesn’t restrict movement, vision, or breathing.Avoid any costumes with small parts that could be chewed off and swallowed. For pets that don’t like full costumes, a simple bandana can be a festive alternative.
🎃Manage the noise and strangers-Halloween brings an increase in doorbell ringing and unfamiliar visitors in costumes, which can be unsettling for some pets. Consider keeping your pets in a quiet, secluded room away from the commotion.
Cats should remain safely indoors at all times.
With a little preparation, you can keep Halloween fun for the whole family – including your pets!

24/10/2024

Congratulations to our September Puppy Preschool Graduates! 🐶🎓⭐️

The adorable little graduates from Round 2️⃣ are below:
Tuesday: Alfie, Freddy
Wednesday: Lola, Storm
Saturday: Shadow, Doug

07/10/2024

Last weekend, the team from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital partnered with the RSPCA NSW to host a Healthy Pet Day in Cranebrook, part of an ongoing initiative to reduce the spread of Parvovirus and increase access to essential pet care across NSW.

The RSPCA Healthy Pet Day provided free vital veterinary services, including vaccinations, to local pet owners—particularly those experiencing financial hardship. Focusing on pensioners and health care cardholders, the event ensured that families could protect their pets from preventable diseases like Parvovirus. This initiative reflects Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital's mission to make a meaningful impact in the community.

The partnership between Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital and the RSPCA is more than just about offering pet care services—it’s about empowering the entire community. By ensuring access to essential services and education, this initiative aims to create lasting, sustainable change. Our message is clear: healthy pets contribute to healthy communities and we are grateful to be able to travel across NSW making a difference one community at a time.

05/10/2024

Congratulations to our September Puppy Preschool Graduates! 🐶🎓⭐️

The adorable little graduates from Round 1️⃣ are below:
Monday: Maeve, Hugo
Friday: Bruno, Frank, Kai, Snix

04/10/2024

Happy Birthday Omnia! 🎉

Last week we celebrated the birthday of our newest addition to our team of Veterinarians - Omnia.
She is settling in well and is truly an asset to our veterinary team! And of course, always with a bright and bubbly hello and huge smile 😊

We hope you enjoyed your special day Omnia!

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04/10/2024

Today we celebrate World Animal Day. The aim is to bring people together to increase awareness and improve education worldwide so animals can live the lives they deserve.
Big and small, we love them all.

Share a photo of your favourite animal friend 🐾

26/09/2024

🐱 RSPCA CUPCAKE WEEK 🐶

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful clients who visited our cupcake stall and donated money to our RSPCA Cupcake Week Fundraiser last week!

We raised a huge $350!!
This money has been directly donated to the RSPCA, to help provide rescue animals in need, with things such as warm blankets, yummy treats, and most of all, time in care until they find their furever homes. 💕

Of course we could not have done it without our amazing team of staff who used their spare time to bake delicious treats for everyone to enjoy and support an incredible cause. 💜💜

22/09/2024

On a sunny Sunday morning, Dr Mustafa performed a caesarean on Paris a French Bulldog! Four beautiful puppies were delivered.
Too much fun to hear the puppies cry for the first time!

19/09/2024

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18/09/2024

Congratulations to our August Puppy Preschool Graduates! 🐶🎓⭐️

The adorable little graduates from Round 2️⃣ are below:
Tuesday: Dougie, Chip, Teddy
Wednesday: Kiki, Odin, Zoe, Nancy
Saturday: Betty, Poppy, Luna, Kurly, Lulu Bell, Vera

16/09/2024

🐱 RSPCA CUPCAKE WEEK 🐶

RSPCA Cupcake Day is a nationwide fundraiser designed to raise money and help rescue animals in need ❤️
Our staff have already been busy baking and making delicious treats, for humans AND dogs, to sell in our reception area to help this amazing cause! One that is very close to our hearts. 🥰

By why limit the deliciousness to just one day?
To provide us with more opportunities to raise these much-needed funds as well as baking an arrangement of sweet treats, we have spread our fundraiser over the whole week! 😄

From Monday 16th September (today) until Saturday 21st September, you will have the opportunity to purchase these baked goods for a gold coin donation (or eftpos is also available) & sprinkle some kindness for a great cause. 🐾

If you’re coming in for a visit, or would like to pop in just to be a part of the fun, we can’t wait to see what your and your furry friends think of our creations! 🧁

Roo (Lizzie’s greyhound) was chief taste-tester this morning for our pup-cakes - he can confirm they are delicious 🤤

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12/09/2024

R U OK? Day
Working in the veterinary industry means we’re always there for our patients, but today is a reminder to be there for each other too. 🐾

The challenges of caring for animals, managing busy schedules, and handling tough situations can take a toll.
That’s why it is so important to take a moment to ask our team “R U OK?

Every role in our hospital is vital, and so is our well-being. We work as a team to provide care for our patients, and today, we focus on caring for each other too - today and every day.

Today we took a moment to check in with each other over a favourite treat - Krispy Kreme Donuts 🍩

11/09/2024

WOW what a night - Winner of the Penrith Local Business Awards for the second year in a row !! Thank you to our passionate team of Vets & Nurses and our loyal clients who entrust their fur-babies into our care every day.

11/09/2024

And the winner is ….