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University Avenue Vet Hospital

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University Avenue Vet Hospital

Meet our staff and their pets, learn tips for caring for your pets in the Top End and see what we do here at University Avenue Vet Hospital. Call 89310455

Located in Durack, Palmerston, here at University Avenue Vet Hospital we aim to develop an open, friendly and caring relationship with our clients, enabling us to help keep healthy pets well and help unwell pets to get better. Whether you are visiting us for a general consultation or for a routine procedure such as vaccinations, microchipping or desexing, you can rest assured your pet will be give

n the very best care. Our staff are not only highly trained, but also passionate about the health of your pet. We are open Monday through to Saturday, and can generally always offer same day appointments, although there are times when very unwell patients will be given priority, along with unpredictable emergencies that require all of our staff on board to help. Consulting between 8.30am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and to 3pm on Saturdays, we can always find a mutually convenient time for you to visit us. Our services include:

Health Checks and Vet Consultations
Vaccinations (annual, puppy and kitten courses)
Parasite Control and Advice (fleas, ticks, worms and heartworm)
Microchipping
Dental Care and Advice
Geriatric Health Checks (for our golden oldies)
Nail Clipping
Diagnostics (including in-house laboratory facilities, radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, allergy testing and genetic disease screening)
Surgical Procedures (including desexing, soft tissue, dental and orthopaedic)
Premium Pet Food and Prescription Diets
Pet Products (including medicated shampoos and accessories)

23/12/2024

From the team at Uni Ave Vets we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!!

Christmas trading hours are:
Christmas eve (24th of December): 7:30am - 4:30pm

Christmas day (25th of December): Closed (Any emergencies please call our phone and you will be diverted to the on call clinic)

Boxing day (26th of December): Closed (Any emergencies please call our phone and you will be diverted to the on call clinic)

New years eve (31st of December): 7:30am - 4:30pm

New years day (1st of January): Closed (Any emergencies please call our phone and you will be diverted to the on call clinic)

Please make sure your pets have enough medication and food to last over the public holidays. Please allow 24 hours for any medication requests.

01/11/2024

We are excited to announce that the NEW Lepto 2 vaccine has arrived at the clinic!
A vaccine against this disease has been out of stock for some time now and pet parents have had to be extra cautious about where their dogs venture and drink from.
This is considered a CORE vaccine for Dogs in high risk areas and unfortunately the Northern Territory is deemed as a high risk area.

Please call the clinic on 8931 0455 to book your pet in!

24/10/2024

We may love our sweet treats but they don't agree with our furry friends.

26/09/2024

Unfortunately University Avenue Vets will be closed today, Saturday the 28th and Monday the 30th of September due to staffing shortages.
Our wonderful team at our sister clinic Darwin My Vet Service are manning our phones and will be able to assist you, alternatively you can email us at [email protected].
*We ask you don't hold off getting you sick pets seen too*
We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding during this time and hope to return to normal trading hours soon.
We will be open Friday the 27th if you are needing to collect any medication or food.

Many thanks,
Uni Ave Vets team!

12/09/2024

☀️🔥☀️🔥HEAT STROKE IN DOGS🔥☀️🔥☀️

Dogs will normally begin experiencing signs or heat exhaustion/stress which can then progress into heat stroke.
Both require veterinary intervention immediately but being aware of early signs and bringing them in before heat exhaustion turns into heat stroke will help your pets outcome.

Signs of heat exhaustion:
▪️Excessive panting
▪️Less responsive
▪️Bright red gums
▪️Weakness
▪️Vomiting

Signs of heat stroke:
▪️All of the above
▪️Collapsed
▪️Extremely slow to respond or unconscious
▪️Siezures
▪️Tremors
▪️Pale, blue gums
▪️May have bruising or spontaneous bleeding under the skin or gums

How to help your pet when they are overheating:
💧Room temperature water not ice
💧Avoid letting them have huge amounts of water as this can lead to bloat and/or aspiration phenomena
💧In the car turn AC on high, windows down
💧Lay them on a wet towel
💧DO NOT use ice or cover them in wet towels

How to avoid pets overheating:
🚫Do not walk pets in the middle of the day
🚫Do not play fetch in the sun or on a super hot day
🚫Do not lock pets in an area without shade
✅Do walk pets during cooler times
✅Do check the weather app and see what times are appropriate to take your pet out (preferably before 8-9am and after 5pm)
✅Before you leave the house ensure your pet has adequate water supply and a shady area to rest in
✅Be aware if your pet has predisposing factors that may lead to heat stroke
▪️ Obese pets
▪️Brachycephalic breeds (bulldogs, pugs)
▪️Dark fur
▪️Dogs who used to live in cooler climates
▪️Dogs with low exercise tolerance

10/07/2024

Position available in Darwin, NT, Australia.

Both University Avenue Vet Hospital and Darwin My Vet Service are looking for an experienced part -time, potentially full – time Vet Nurse to join our team. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance, flexible hours, and after-hours emergency opportunities. We are a small team with 1 – 2 vets on a day and 2-3 nurses.

The Role:

· Part – time position, we are open Monday – Friday 7:30-6:30 (shift times vary) and Saturday (7:30-3:30) Sundays closed.
· General nursing tasks, pre and post operative care, anaesthetic nursing, critical and emergency care, reception tasks, maintaining overall hygiene or the clinic and equipment.

Ideal applicant:

Cert 4 qualified or 2+ year’s experience with nursing.

Knowledge on general anaesthetic nursing of dogs and cats.

Knowledge of patient care pre and post operatively.

Client communications, admitting and discharging patients, booking in appointments, and triaging.

Apply now : email your resume to [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested.

29/05/2024

🦷Some more pearly whites for dental month🙌🏻

We love being able to provide preventative health care at a discounted price throughout the year to help our furry friends live their best lives!

Until the end of June we are offering 20% off the entire scale and polish procedure. We also have discounted dental checks if you are unsure whether your dog has dental disease and would benefit from a clean.

☎️ Call 8931 0455 if you would like some more information

21/05/2024

It’s still dental month here at Uni Ave Vets! Going all the way until the end of June.

This is one of our patients from last week, she had a grade 2 dental disease and was recommended a dental clean before it progressed any further. Lucky for her all the teeth were healthy but the gums were severely inflamed.

Dentals should be apart of your dogs preventative health care and if done routinely it can save them from losing teeth in the future due to decay and infection.

Call 8931 0455 to book in for a dental check

30/04/2024

Dental month is here!

Did you know that between 70-80% of dogs and cats have dental disease by the age of 2?

Bad breath is one of the first signs of dental disease that pet owners notice. If dental disease goes untreated, plaque and calculus will continue to build up on the tooth surface and begin to make its way underneath the gum line. This build up can lead to infection which will begin to destroy the underlying bone and ligaments holding the teeth in place. As dental disease gets worse this can have an impact on your pet’s health and quality of life.
Signs for when to get your pets teeth checked:

🪥Halitosis (bad breath)

🪥Yellow colouring on tooth surface

🪥Red or bleeding gums

🪥Difficulty eating kibble / dropping food.

🪥Pawing at mouth

🪥Shying away when you touch their muzzle.

May and June we are offering a discount on dental cleanings, discounted nurse dental checks, discounted food, and chews.

10/04/2024

Did you know that it is estimated that 50-60% of dogs and cats are overweight or obese and is one of the most common disease states in companion animals ❓

Within this percentage only 10% of owners realise this. Obesity doesn’t just affect the way our pets look, it can also have major impacts on our pets health and day to day activities. Many owners over feed their cats and dogs or give treats such as cheese and ham without knowing the impact it is having on their pets. Obesity can increase the risk for the following:
· Arthritis
· Cardiovascular disease
· Diabetes
· Respiratory disease
· Decreased life expectancy.
· Decreased quality of life.

Keeping your pet at their ideal weight can lead to your pet feeling their happiest and healthiest. The ideal body weight is not based off the number on the scale, it is based on their Body Score Condition as pictured below.

☎️ If you are interested in finding out if your dog is at the correct weight, then call the clinic on 8931 0455 to book in with one of our experienced nurses for a weight consult.

26/03/2024

🐰🐣Easter closing times🐣🐰

We are closing on the following days:
Friday 29th of March
Saturday 30th of March
Sunday 31st of March
Monday 1st of April

There will be several clinics on call for emergencies during this period.
When you phone 8931 0455 it will divert you to the clinic on call with a voice message instructing you what to do next.

We will be back open as normal on the 2nd of April.

25/03/2024

🍫🚫🍫🚫Chocolate Toxicity🚫🍫🚫🍫

A reminder to pet owners this Easter, that while we enjoy our long weekend overindulging in chocolate, our pets are at a higher risk of ending up in the veterinary hospital at this time of year.

Chocolate contains Theobromine and caffeine, which our pets metabolise at a much slower rate than us. Dark chocolate will contain more of these ingredients versus milk and white chocolate, but it does mean that these are still fine for them to eat. Chocolate may also contain high levels of fat and sugar, which can impact on our pets' health causing an upset tummy, vomiting, diarrhoea, pancreatitis and blood glucose / insulin problems.

Easter egg foil wrappings are hazardous too, as they have the potential when eaten to cause tissue trauma and choking, and obstructions in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Some of the early symptoms associated with ingesting chocolate at a toxic level include :
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Excessive Urination
• Increased thirst
• Hyperactivity
• Racing heart
This may then be followed by :
• Depression
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Abnormal heart rhythms
• Coma

If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, it’s important not to panic – try to work out the type and quantity of chocolate eaten, and ring 8931 0455 as soon as possible to speak with a vet for advice.

And to help keep your pets happy and healthy enjoying Easter at home with you, keep pets out of harms way during egg hunts, and Easter eggs out of reach of paws and noses!

19/03/2024

DURACK, DARWIN - SMALL ANIMAL

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Full or Part Time Vet Position

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our expanding team at University Avenue Vet Hospital and Darwin My Vet Service!

About us:

We are 100% small animal
We have all the toys; dedicated operating theatres, separate dog and cat wards, IDEXX machines, digital x-ray, new ESAOTE ultrasounds (they’re awesome!), digital dental radiographs, a video endoscope and orthopaedic equipment (locking plate system)
Our vets don’t leave us for local clinics – we only have vacancies if vets move interstate or have babies (and they still come back)
We’re a close knit, relaxed team and work efficiently together
We have a good work life balance with 2 nights a month on call, and we all work together to leave on time
Awesome support staff and qualified nurses
2 established clinics both kitted out and operate independently (neither is a “branch” clinic)
We are family friendly and will accommodate working parents and kids are always included on team social activities
Lovely clients! We have a great practice manager who is very supportive of our team. We also work closely with NT Police dog unit, Department of Corrections dog squad, Military Police, Emergency Detection Dogs, Greyhound Rehoming Association, Top End Rehoming and Wildcare NT.
Visiting ophthalmologist Dr Anu O’Reilly from Melbourne Eye Vet
Visiting dermatologist Dr John Hutt from Dermatology for Animals
About you:

You love the profession and wish to provide best practice medicine and excellent patient care
You enjoy coming to work and seeing the team, but also enjoy going home on time!
You want a good work life balance with minimal after hours and weekend work
Ideally you’re experienced and confident with routine medicine and surgery, however, if there are areas you need to develop or complex cases you’ve got experienced colleagues to turn to
You have special interests whether that’s surgery, medicine, exotics etc… we’ll encourage and develop your niche
You know your limitations and are happy to be involved in group case discussions and internally refer cases as needed
We’d love you to be full time (38 hours per week) but permanent part time also considered
You want to expand your skills through relevant CPD ongoing, we will support you in this
You want to live in tropical Darwin and never feel cold again and be closer to Asia for long weekends in Bali. We have the best markets and laksa!
Visit www.tourismtopend.com.au for further information. You can also find our practices at www.univets.com.au and www.darwinmyvetservice.com.au.

If you are interested in joining our team, please contact the Practice Manager and forward your details to [email protected]

08/02/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances Bella is searching for a new home.
She is a 7 year old, desexed, Border Collie mix.
Please contact the current owner on 0403 023 195 for more information on Bella😊

Address

66 University Avenue
Palmerston, NT
0830

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm
Saturday	7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+61889310455

Website

http://au.localize123.com/university-avenue-vet-hospital-in-durack-nt

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