The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University

30/08/2024

Murdoch University invite you to join us for the Festival of Ngoolarks, a celebration of our iconic Carnabys black cockatoos. This free community festival is to be held on Friday 13 September from 4pm at Murdoch University.

The festival is part of the Ngoolarks Forever: Keep Carnaby’s Flying project and aims to engage the public in Ngoolark conservation. Festivities include a range of interesting stalls by project partners, Noongar Elders sharing cultural stories on the cockatoos, the work of feature artist Fluer Schell, and a free screening of the award-winning documentary Black Cockatoo Crisis.

Follow the link to find out more: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/festival-of-ngoolarks

09/08/2024

Are you a Veterinarian based in WA?

Our Small Animal Team are hosting an educational evening for Veterinarians.

Register your attendance via the link below for catering purposes.
https://bit.ly/3YzCAqg

Please note this event is not open to the general public.

06/08/2024

Are you a Veterinary Nurse based in WA?

Our Small Animal Nursing Team are hosting an educational evening for nurses.

Register your attendance via the link below for catering purposes.
https://bit.ly/4d616DI

Please note this event is not open to the general public.

12/06/2024

We are so proud to support to support Gus and the team at Ronald McDonald House Charities Western Australia 💚💚💚

17/05/2024

Thank you to all who attended and supported our Small Animal and Equine information evenings last week.

The Animal Hospital and School of Veterinary Medicine pride ourselves on training future veterinarians, as well as offering education and upskilling opportunities to current veterinary professionals. These events were the first of many future events, where we will see a wide variety of topics covered.

If you are a veterinary professional in Western Australia, we welcome you to attend future events and look forward to seeing you there!

If you would like to receive information about future events, please use the link below.

https://bit.ly/3K5Hgvq

02/05/2024

The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University are hiring!

Our team is looking for an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Supervisor join our small animal team.

Part time with flexible working conditions and partial working from home options can be discussed.

Located in Murdoch, Western Australia.

See link below for details and to apply.
https://bit.ly/3UGZklV

01/05/2024

💚 Are you a veterinary professional based in WA?

Our Small Animal Team are hosting an educational evening for clinicians and nurses.

Register your attendance via the link below for catering purposes.

Please note this event is not open to the general public.
https://bit.ly/3w6mk4h

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27/04/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day!

In honor of World Veterinary Day, veterinarians are recognised for all that they do daily for companion animals, equine, farm animals and medical research, which makes them an essential and integral part of health at large.

A theme is dedicated to World Veterinary Day and this year is highlighting that Veterinarian's are essential health workers.

Here at The Animal Hospital, we are fortunate to have a number of accomplished specialists throughout our multidisciplanary hospital. We celebrate, honour and thank our Veterinarian's who have dedicated their lives and careers to developing their knowledge and skills in various specialities.

24/04/2024

April 25th is ANZAC DAY. This is a National Day of Remembrance, paying respect to all fallen people and animals who served courageously in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations around the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In 1909 the Australian Army Veterinary Corps (AAVC) was established. During the First World War, the AAVC were deployed and had a major role in the war efforts particularly in France and Palestine. The AAVC responsibilities included looking after cavalry horses, providing veterinary first aid and the training of farriers. (AAVC 1909 – 1946)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In WW1 horses, donkeys, camels, and mules were used to transport soldiers, weapons, ammunition, and supplies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Horses are forever immortalised as great beasts that often-led cavalry charges. Pigeons were used to convey messages, and dogs to track the enemy and locate injured soldiers. Cats were a common sight both in trenches and aboard ships, where they hunted mice and rats.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Correspondences from Australian soldiers beautifully depicts the mutually beneficial and dynamic connection between soldiers and animals that embodied how they were embraced as mascots and pets with whom they served alongside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Purple Poppy is a symbol worn to remember animals that served and lost their lives in war.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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28/03/2024

💚💚 It’s that wonderful time of year, where the Easter bunny visits, and we all get spoilt with delicious eggs and hot cross buns!​​​​​​​​​
The team at The Animal Hospital wish you and wonderful Easter break and have the following reminder to keep all our pets safe.

Chocolate is toxic to dogs as it contains a chemical called theobromine and caffeine, both of which dogs are unable to process in the same way as humans. This allows toxic compounds to build up in their system and cause signs linked to chocolate toxicity.

We also need to consider what is in those yummy hot cross buns! Raisins and sultanas contain tartaric acid which can cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, sometimes even lead to damage to the kidneys.

We hope that you can keep all your Easter treats out of range from your pets, but our team is on hand for all emergency needs Friday through to Monday and all service back open on Tuesday. Please call us on 1300 652 494 for emergencies throughout the weekend.

Happy Easter from the TAHMU Team.

07/02/2024

UPDATE - power has been restored and normal after hours services will resume at 9pm.

Our small and large animal emergency services are currently on bypass due to a power outage.

We thank you for understanding at this time and reassure you that all inpatients are still able to be cared for.

22/12/2023

Wishing our valued clients a happy holiday season and a wonderful 2024!

Our team will be here to support you with any small animal emergencies during this period if required.

You can reach the team on 1300 652 494.

13/12/2023

The Community Blood bank here at TAHMU would like to celebrate Nina and her lovely owner Claire, for her whopping 14 donations.

Nina’s blood products have helped save the lives of other dogs who suffered from IMHA, IMTP, Traumatic events, Splenectomy’s and much more. Although we know Nina won’t be slowing down in her everyday life anytime soon, she has now reached retirement age as a blood donor. It has been a pleasure over the years and we will miss you 💚

We would also like to thank our sponsors, Hills, Prime, Provet, Zoetis, Boehringer and Ziwi Peak in being able to provide her lovely take home gifts to enjoy.

If you are interested in your dog or cat donating at the TAHMU’S blood bank, please contact our team today on 1300 652 494 or alternatively email [email protected] for further information.

27/11/2023

💚 Meet Henry – our superstar blood donor! 💚

Here at TAHMU, we have a blood bank for dogs and cats, where donors like Henry donate blood to help other dogs and cats in need.

Henry has now donated 18 times over a number of years, through the blood bank at the hospital.

Read the full story about Henry via the link below.

If you think you have a dog or cat that may be a suitable blood donor, please contact our team on 1300 652 494.

Animal blood donors play an important role in keeping other pets alive when they are in need of a blood transfusion.

23/10/2023

☀️Suns out, guns out! 💪🏼

Check out Lilly from Kalbarri, who came in to see our team about getting her summer bod on!

Now that it is starting to heat up, here’s a few things to help you and your pet make the most of summertime.

🐶 If your pet requires exercise, make sure this isn’t done in the hottest part of the day and take extra precautions for susceptible breeds, such as those with short snouts and our elderly companions. Remember, if you can’t walk on the path in bare feet, then it will burn your pet’s paws for sure!

🏖️ Heading to the beach? Don’t forget a water bowl, fresh water and allow rest times between play.

😓 You wouldn’t leave your kids in the car on a hot day, your pets are no different, the temperatures inside a car are much higher than outside, so please take care when travelling with your pets.

💦 If you’re heading out, make sure your pet has shade and access to ample fresh water. A paddle pool can be a great addition for dogs to get in and cool off.

🧊 Do you have a pocket pet, such as a rabbit, guinea pig or bird? Make sure to keep a special eye on them. They suffer more in the heat especially in outdoor enclosures, check for enough breeze and ventilation or take them inside if possible. A shallow tray of water or an ice block made from clean milk containers for them to lean on (something they can’t chew). Birds like a light mist of water from the hose or sprinkler if they can also move away from it when needed.

🔥 Heatstroke is serious and can cause breathing difficulties, bleeding disorders, ulcers in stomach and intestines, organ damage/failure and even death.
Call your 24/7 Vet Hospital if you need advice, they can help you over the phone and offer suggestions.

👀 What signs should you watch out for with heatstroke?

- Lying flat on cool surfaces, but unsettled
- Elevated temperature
- Skin feels warmer than usual
- Anxious expression or staring appearance
- Heavy panting and raspy breath
- Open mouth breathing
- Bright red gum colour
- Salivation
- Vomiting
- Seizures

📞 What should you do if you believe your pet has heatstroke?
- If conscious > hose your pet down with cool water, all over including stomach and paws.
- Ring your vet for advice or seek treatment. Treatment may include IV fluids, oxygen, and hospitalisation.
- If unconscious > get them to the vet immediately, this is now life threatening. Check for breathing and heart rate, and start CPR if warranted.
- Get airflow on to them > oscillating fan if inside the hourse, air conditioner in house or in the car, and/or if in the car > open car windows.

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18/10/2023

💚 At our hospital, we are proud to offer a multidisciplinary service, allowing us to treat a range of complex and varied conditions in one place, from diagnosis to treatment to recovery. For our team, this enables members to continually grow and learn new skills. We caught up with Veterinary Anaesthetist, Dr Stef about her role and working in the team at TAHMU.

Did you know that Murdoch University is the only WA university to offer veterinary medicine, with TAHMU providing a clinical setting for teaching, training and animal care. With more than 85 qualified vets and 150 support staff TAHMU provides veterinary care to a variety of animal species, including cats, dogs, horses, and farm animals. 💚

Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University
Murdoch University

13/10/2023

Today is Veterinary Nurse and Technician Day 🥳

This is the culmination of Nurses and Technicians Week, which the Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia developed to raise awareness and the importance of Veterinary Nurses and Technicians.

Our nursing and technician team here at The Animal Hospital, play a vital role in not only assisting our veterinarians with the care of patients, but also teaching our Veterinary Students throughout their clinical rotations.

A Veterinary Nurse and Technician can wear many hats in our hospital, with no two days being the same! Some of the roles include admitting patients to our hospital, day to day treatments and patient care including intensive monitoring of critical patients, assisting with anaesthetics and surgical nursing, assisting in diagnostic imaging including running our equine standing MRI unit, performing laboratory tests, post-surgery physiotherapy, triaging emergency patients, performing CPR, assisting the vets and finding the things they have lost, cleaning and organising and coordinating the various nursing teams. This is only a very small part of what our team does on a daily basis!

They are always learning and taking part in further studies to ensure they are always up to date with the latest developments in veterinary medicine.

They make up the backbone of our hospital and we are forever grateful for them all!

To celebrate the day the team enjoyed an afternoon in the sun with a treat from Joeys ice cream.🍦💚❤️

06/10/2023

💚 At TAHMU, we are fortunate to have a wonderful support team of vet nurses, vet nurse assistants and animal welfare workers. Not only do they care and treat our patients every day, but also support veterinary students to achieve their dreams. For the nursing and welfare team, TAHMU is a family, and a community united in one goal – the care and protection of animals and the training of an outstanding veterinary workforce for the future.

Murdoch University is the only Western Australian university to offer veterinary medicine, with TAHMU providing a clinical setting for teaching, training and animal care. With more than 85 qualified vets and 150 support staff, TAHMU offers the full suite of services, including anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging (MRI and CT), clinical pathology, emergency services and provides veterinary care to a variety of animal species, including cats, dogs , horses, and farm animals. 💚

Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University
Murdoch University

29/09/2023

Our veterinarians not only love restoring animals to full health, but they are also devoted in passing on their skills to the next generation of veterinary professionals. For Dr David Byrne, a Senior Lecturer in Equine Medicine, TAHMU is a unique clinical facility, now backed by technology enabled learning facilities at the award winning Boola Katitjin academic building – ensuring that our students graduate to become outstanding professionals.

Murdoch Uni is the only WA institution to offer veterinary medicine, with TAHMU providing a clinical setting for teaching, training, and animal care. With more than 85 qualified veterinarians and 150 support staff TAHMU offers a full suite of specialist services: surgery, medicine, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging (MRI and CT), clinical pathology and emergency services. Providing veterinary care to a variety of animal species, including cats, dogs , horses, and farm animals.

Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University
Murdoch University

22/09/2023

We are proud to share with you a behind the scenes look at our Veterinary Hospital.

From training the next generation of veterinarians, to treating sick or injured patients utilising the very latest medical technology, no two days are the same.

Murdoch University is the only Western Australian university to offer veterinary medicine, with our hospital providing a clinical setting for teaching, training, and patient care. With more than 85 qualified veterinarians and 150 support staff, TAHMU has a full suite of specialist services: surgery, medicine, anaesthesia, equine, diagnostic imaging (MRI and CT) and clinical pathology, and takes great pride in providing exceptional veterinary care to a variety of animal species, including cats, dogs, horses, and farm animals.

Murdoch University
Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University

18/09/2023

Check out this incredible feat for our Equine Services team! 🤩🤩🤩

10/08/2023

We are so glad Trooper is back home after an unexpected stay with our Equine Services at The Animal Hospital, Murdoch University team!

Thanks to Oldbury Equine Clinic, W.A Veterinary Equine Dentistry Pty Ltd and St John of God Murdoch Hospital, who all supported Trooper and our team throughout this case.

25/07/2023

The community blood bank at The Animal Hospital At Murdoch University would like to say a huge thank you to sisters, Cricket and Squid, for their combined effort in saving lives of other dogs in need.

Together, they have donated 30 times here at the hospital before retiring earlier this month. We hope you enjoy retirement getting spoiled and lounging on couches. We will miss you ❤

If you are interested in your pet donating at the blood bank, please contact our team today on 1300 652 494 for more information.

29/05/2023

National Reconciliation Week is held from the 27 May to 3 June each year as the dates commemorate two significant events, the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.
This year’s theme is ‘Be a Voice for Generations’, which aims to encourage all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in aspects of our everyday lives.

Reconciliation Week is a time for us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. This gives us the opportunity to explore how we can all contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Today TAHMU hosted a ceremony as a part of our celebrations for Reconciliation Week. We were privileged to have Whadjuk/Balladong Noongar Elder Aunty Marie Taylor with the team to provide a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony to ensure health and wellness. Our new entrance artwork, was created by commissioned Noongar Artist, Amanda Hart and was unveiled as a part of the ceremony. The artwork shows the importance of animals and people coming together to heal close to water ways.

28/05/2023

Are you heading to the RSPCA Million Paws Walk today?

Make sure to drop into our marquee for a free vet check for you four legged friend!

23/05/2023

Check out these adorable, but very cheeky puppies!

The three of them presented to our Emergency and Critical Care team with food engorgement, after breaking into their mum’s kibble.

The pups were treated by the team, before being sent on their way.

Our emergency centre is open 24/7 and can be contacted on 1300 652 494.

17/05/2023

Were are hiring!

VETERINARY NURSE – Fulltime (or can be shared role)

The Surgical department at the Animal Hospital are looking for a superstar or two.
Are you passionate about high level patient care, want to have fun whilst working, and have at least two years general practice experience.

About the Role

The department provides soft tissue and orthopaedic services to WA’s pet community. A team comprised of Senior specialists, Residents, Specialty Trainees, and highly trained Veterinary Nurses.
A Veterinary Nurse in the surgery team will rotate through the different area/s of the surgery service (wards, theatre, patient preparation) and various equally shared shift start and finish times.

Training
A team of highly skilled nurses will support you throughout your induction to the hospital and the surgery service. Our goal is to provide the right amount of training to set you up for success from the start.
- Buddy shifts – up to 2 weeks! -You are the additional nurse to what is normally rostered.
- Online Induction with video tutorials that can always be referred to as needed.
- Multidisciplinary in house CPD
- The option to revisit training throughout your career, at your request.

Support
To support our team, the hospital has put in place measures to aid in the prevention of compassion fatigue, and to ensure every person has an ideal work life balance that works for them. We know this industry is just as challenging as it is rewarding.
- Hot and Cold debriefing sessions
- Access to free and confidential on site in person counselling services
- Access to confidential support services via phone
- The team – everyone is like family

The successful candidate/s will possess:
1. Completion of a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent, or completion of a relevant Veterinary Nursing Diploma level qualification registrable in Western Australia.
2. Demonstrated confidence and skill when handling and restraining small animals.
3. Excellent knowledge of diagnostic and surgical equipment as well as sterilising and aseptic techniques.
4. Excellent organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
5. Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
6. Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
7. Proven ability to work independently as well as fitting seamlessly into a team environment.

Application Process
Applications to be emailed to [email protected]
Please include:
- Current copy of your CV
- Confirmation statement of Veterinary Nurse qualification and current VSB registration
- A short summary of why you would like to work with us and be suited to the position

02/05/2023

If your pet was stung by a bee at the park, or got a bit too friendly with a blowfish on the beach, would you know when and whether a trip to the emergency vet is needed and how to support your pet until you get there?

Join us for our next Pet First Aid for Dogs and Cats Workshop at The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University and find out. They will be held on Saturday 10 June and Saturday 21 October. To register please click on the link below.

Registration Link for June Pet First Aid Workshop - https://bit.ly/40TB7bB

Registration Link for October Pet First Aid Workshop - https://bit.ly/3LvLvku

29/04/2023

Today is World Veterinary Day!

This day is to celebrate and acknowledge the lifesaving work that Veterinarians perform on a daily basis.

Each year, the day holds a different theme and this year we promote diversity, equity and inclusiveness within the veterinary industry.

Here at TAHMU, our hospital wouldn’t be possible without the amazing teams of vets across our various departments.
Each and everyone of them has a diverse skill set that makes up a piece of our multidisciplinary hospital, allowing us to treat some of the most complex cases.

Not only are our vets here to care for your pets, they are educating the next generation of veterinarians through the Murdoch University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Join us in thanking our team of over 60 veterinarians!