The RVH is a part of the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
We provide world-class, outcome-based education and training of animal and veterinary scientists in a research
environment. Based at the Roseworthy Campus, 50km north of the Adelaide CBD and minutes from Gawler, the school is situated on a 1600 ha property that includes a working farm, full-service Roseworthy
Veterinary Hospital (RVH), and a range of general purpose and specialist teaching and r
esearch facilities. The RVH is the school’s clinical teaching facility which operates on a commercial basis, offering first opinion, ambulatory and specialist veterinary services across all animal species to the public and referring
veterinarians. We are a leading-edge primary practice, emergency and referral care veterinary hospital equipped with the technology, equipment, and professional skills to treat patients of all species. The RVH provides a clinical training environment for veterinary and veterinary technology students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff.
22/01/2025
Marduk – a handsome bundle of energy 🎩
Marduk presented through our Oncology department in July 2024 with the diagnosis of a high-grade Mast Cell Tumour.
He completed 5 months of chemo with Dr Sita, which he got through with ease. Marduk was full of energy during all his visits and enjoyed being able to jump on the couch in the chemo room.
We had a little celebration for Marduk during his most recent visit with us at RVH to celebrate the completion of his chemo protocol.
Understanding Equine Colic: Signs, Prevention, and When Surgery May Be Needed 🩺
Colic is one of the most common and potentially serious health issues in horses. It refers to abdominal pain caused by various factors, ranging from gas buildup, obstructions, or more severe conditions like intestinal twists. Here’s what you need to know:
🐴 Signs of Colic in Horses
• Restlessness or pawing at the ground
• Looking at or biting their flank
• Frequent lying down and getting up
• Loss of appetite
• Sweating or laboured breathing
• Rolling excessively
🔍 What Causes Colic?
Common causes include changes in diet, dehydration, parasites, stress, and lack of regular exercise. Regular dental checkups, proper feeding schedules, and clean water access can reduce the risk of colic.
⛑️ Immediate Actions
If your horse shows signs of colic, contact your veterinarian immediately. Early intervention can often prevent the need for more invasive treatment.
🏥 Specialised Care for Severe Cases
In more complex cases, hospitalisation may be necessary. Veterinary assessment plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating colic cases. Advanced diagnostic tools are often used to determine the best course of action in more severe cases. Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital has an exemplary team of veterinarians, specialists and nurses to care for your horse 24/7.
🩺 When is Surgery Needed?
In severe cases, such as a displaced or twisted intestine or a severe obstruction, surgery may be the only option to save your horse’s life. While the idea of surgery can be daunting, it’s important to know that colic surgery has an overall success rate of 70–90%, depending on the severity of the condition and how quickly treatment begins. Many horses go on to live happy, healthy lives post-surgery!
💡 Prevention Tips
• Feed a consistent, high-fibre diet
• Ensure your horse has clean, fresh water at all times
• Minimize stress during travel or changes in routine
• Keep up with regular veterinary care and parasite control
Your horse’s health is our priority. Recognizing the signs of colic early and seeking professional help can make all the difference. 🐎💙
Dr Olivier Simon was one of the authors on the following paper: "Factors that influence owner consent for exploratory laparotomy in horses with colic in Australia and New Zealand", highlighting that improved owner education on survival rates is beneficial when considering a surgical exploratory laparotomy.
Link to paper: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/evj.13868
🐾 Does Your Pet Have an Ear Infection? Here's What to Know! 🐶🐱
Ear infections are common in both dogs and cats and can be uncomfortable for your furry friend. Here’s what you need to know:
Signs of an Ear Infection:
👂 Scratching or pawing at the ears
👂 Redness or swelling in the ear canal
👂 Foul odor coming from the ears
👂 Discharge (yellow, brown, or black)
👂 Head shaking or tilting
👂 Sensitivity when ears are touched
Common Causes:
🔸 Allergies – Food or environmental allergies can cause inflammation.
🔸 Moisture – Perfect conditions for bacteria or yeast (especially in floppy-eared breeds).
🔸 Ear Mites – Tiny pests more common in cats but can affect dogs too.
🔸 Foreign Objects – Grass seeds, dirt, or debris can irritate the ear canal.
🔸 Underlying Health Issues – Conditions like hypothyroidism or autoimmune diseases.
Prevention Tips:
✅ Regularly clean your pet’s ears with a vet-recommended solution.
✅ Keep ears dry after baths or swimming.
✅ Address allergies promptly with your vet’s guidance.
✅ Routine check-ups to catch early signs of trouble.
When to See a Vet:
If you notice any of the above signs, it’s time to consult your veterinarian. Untreated ear infections can lead to pain, hearing loss, or deeper infections. Your vet can determine the cause and provide the best treatment for your pet.
💡 Pro Tip: Never use Q-tips or home remedies without consulting your vet, as they can worsen the problem.
Help keep your furry friend happy and healthy by staying on top of ear care! Share this post to help other pet parents stay informed. 🐾
Blood donor programs are required for pets in critical care, who require blood/plasma transfusions. Just like human blood donations, animal blood donations are very important for saving lives, and we consider all blood donors SUPERHEROES.
Mr. Pancake is our latest HERO, who came to donate blood in a patient's time of need. We are so appreciative to donors and their parents who are pivotal in saving lives! 🦸♂❤
What scenario(s) would require a blood transfusion?
📌 Immune-mediated blood diseases (immune mediated thrombocytopenia, immune mediated hemolytic anaemia, etc) where the body destroys the red blood cells
📌 Trauma (resulting in blood loss)
📌 Bleeding masses (resulting in blood loss)
and further life-threatening conditions.
What are the benefits of my pet becoming a blood donor?
💕 FREE annual or tri-annual vaccines
💉 FREE blood type testing
💉 FREE Annual bloodwork to ensure good health
💕 A FREE toy after donation, a bandana and a Certificate of Bravery
Please see the images below to determine if your dog or cat has the eligibility to become a donor or contact us for further information.
If you would like your animal to be listed on our blood donor list, please call Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital on 8313 1999 or email [email protected] to book a complimentary screening appointment.
12/01/2025
The RVH have some exciting employment opportunities available within our dynamic clinical teaching environment 🎉
Eye injuries, foreign bodies, discharge, swelling and other eye abnormalities are all considered emergencies 🚨
Eye conditions are very painful and can go from mild to severe in short periods of time, hence early assessment, diagnosis and treatment by a veterinarian is essential.
When attending to your horse/production animal, it is important to remove the fly veil (if applicable) and examine the eyes carefully. Signs for owners to look out for are if the eyes are not symmetrical, have excessive tearing, discharge (yellow, cream, or red), any marks in the eye, cloudiness, blue haze, squinting, lid swelling and/or red conjunctiva.
Some common ophthalmic issues include:
👀 Bacterial and fungal infections
👀Foreign bodies, which can be embedded and not visible without investigation (grass seeds, hay, bark)
👀 Corneal ulcerations
👀 Development of a stromal abscess (infection trapped within cells of the cornea)
👀 Melting corneal ulceration leading to eye rupture with subsequent loss of vision
👀 Loss of vision
Treatment of eye conditions can vary from conservative management (e.g., topical ointment and pain relief), to more intensive treatments such as 2-hourly eye medications via an indwelling catheter (also known as a sub-palpebral lavage system) or enucleation (surgical removal of the eye). It is important to not wait and see if eye abnormalities will self-resolve, as the longer you leave these conditions the more likely they will require intensive treatment. Time is of the essence! ⏳
This season, be extra mindful of grass seeds embedding into the eyes of your animals - we have encountered a few cases already in equine, production and small animal species.
The Large Animal Hospital is thrilled to continue offering FREE travel on Wednesdays (within business hours only) for patients within a 30km radius from our hospital! 🚑
We are able to offer consultations and veterinary services at your property or agistment, including:
🦷 Routine Dentistry
🚨 Emergencies
💉 Vaccinations & microchipping
✂️ Castrations
🤕 Wound management
🌈 End of life procedures
🦴 Radiographs (X-Rays)
& more!
Please call 08 8313 1999 to book in with us!
🚨 24/7 Emergencies
☎️ 8313 1999
📧 [email protected]
📍 1454 Mudla Wirra Road, Roseworthy 5371
07/01/2025
Dr Gavin is back with us on Wednesday, January 15th after the Christmas and New Year Break 🎉
Please contact Eyes at Prospect on 08 8344 5162 to book in!
👀 Guess what? Eyes at Prospect is coming to Roseworthy! 👀
From October 2nd, Dr. Gavin Newman from Eyes at Prospect will be consulting from Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital every third Wednesday 🎉
Eyes at Prospect will be organizing all bookings for their Roseworthy visits.
We look forward to this collaboration with Paws at Prospect Vet 💙
03/01/2025
🐾 Protect Your Pets, Protect Your Peace of Mind 🐾
As loving pet parents, we all want to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our furry friends. Here’s why microchipping, vaccinating, and desexing your dogs and cats is so important:
🩺 Microchipping: A microchip is a permanent form of ID that can help reunite you with your pet if they get lost. It's a quick, simple, and virtually pain-free procedure that can save lives. Even if your pet runs away or is stolen, a microchip increases the chance of being reunited. Ensure your pet is registered to Dogs and Cats Online and a National Database (AAR, Central Animal Records) with relevant contact information.
🩺 Vaccinating and Parasite Prevention: Vaccines and Parasite Prevention are your pet's first line of defense against dangerous illness and disease. Regular vaccinations and parasite prevention ensure your pet stays healthy and protected throughout their life—and it can also protect other animals and humans around them.
🩺 Desexing: Desexing your pet (spaying/neutering) not only helps control the pet population but also prevents many health issues, reduces the risk of unwanted behaviors (like marking or roaming), and can even increase your pet’s lifespan.
💡 The Bottom Line: Microchipping, providing parasite prevention, vaccinating, and desexing your pets are essential steps in being a responsible pet owner. They safeguard their health, safety, and happiness. 🐶🐱
Let's make sure our pets live their best lives and stay safe, healthy, and happy! 💖
As New Years Eve is fast approaching, we hope you have safe and joyous celebrations to ring in 2025 🎆
New Years Celebrations bring upon lots of noise, fireworks and activity. This can be stressful for many pets, who will require a safe, calming space. Pets are often found wandering at large after escaping, leaving them at risk of injury and loss. Please ensure your pets are kept in a secure space!
If you find a pet - please check the animal for an ID tag. Otherwise, take the animal to a veterinary clinic or council.
This is also a reminder to ensure your pets microchip is registered with DACO (Dogs and Cats Online) and an external national registry (Central Animal Records, Australasian Animal Registry). This allows councils and veterinary staff to locate an animal's owners in a timely fashion if your pet is found. In addition to a microchip, ensure your pet is wearing an identification tag. Please ensure all contact details are up to date.
If your pet is not microchipped, please book them in at your earliest convenience. We offer microchipping services here at the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital.
Have a Safe & happy New Years! 🎇
We are OPEN 24/7 for emergencies. 🚨
☎️ 08 8313 1999
✉️ [email protected]
📍 1454 Mudla Wirra Road, Roseworthy Campus SA 5371
29/12/2024
Edit 30/12 - RSPCA have this cat.
🚨 FOUND - Daveron Park, injured cat. This cat is microchipped but we have been unable to reach the owner.
Do you recognise this beautiful meow?
Please share this post!
Please phone the clinic on 08 8313 1999 if you have any information. 🚨
22/12/2024
🎄 Happy Holidays from the Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital 🎄
We are OPEN 24/7 for emergencies. Please phone the clinic on 08 8313 1999 for GP appointments available in between holidays.
The RVH is a part of the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. We provide world-class, outcome-based education and training of animal and veterinary scientists in a research
environment. Based at the Roseworthy Campus, 50km north of the Adelaide CBD and minutes from Gawler, the school is situated on a 1600 ha property that includes a working farm, full-service Roseworthy
Veterinary Hospital (RVH), and a range of general purpose and specialist teaching and research facilities.
The RVH is the school’s clinical teaching facility which operates on a commercial basis, offering first opinion, ambulatory and specialist veterinary services across all animal species to the public and referring
veterinarians. We are a leading-edge primary practice, emergency and referral care veterinary hospital equipped with the technology, equipment, and professional skills to treat patients of all species. The RVH provides a clinical training environment for veterinary and veterinary technology students working under the close supervision of experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff.
16/12/2024
💊 🎄 **HOLIDAY MEDICATIONS** 🎄💊
Miss Paislee has a message for you! Please ensure all required ongoing prescriptions and medications are refilled and re-dispensed as soon as possible. Some medications require special ordering, and postage will need to be facilitated in this busy season.
Although our hospital will be OPEN 24/7 this holiday season, we will be busy with appointments and emergencies as well, so we please ask you to consider your pets medication needs and stock levels ahead of time.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!
***PRIZES HAVE BEEN DRAWN, winners have been contacted***
The elves followed through with their promise - the horse and livestock hampers are here and up for grabs! 🐴🐑
Prizes include RVH Vouchers, first aid supplies and more! 🎁
A huge thank you to the team at Hairy Pony for their generosity! Hairy Pony donated a beautiful navy/brown equestrian travel bag for our horse hamper - valued at $79.95. This is a prize you don't want to miss out on! ❤️
How to enter:
🎄 Comment and Tag 3 friends in this post
🎄 Sharing the post gives you an extra entry!
🎄 Adding a photo of your pet gives you ANOTHER EXTRA entry!
A winner will be announced on Friday, December 20th, 2024, 👀🎉
10/12/2024
These elves are seriously up to no good! 🤭
Buddy and Bandit visited the Large Animal Hospital again to keep a watchful eye… and to steal snacks 👏🎄
06/12/2024
The elves are being cheeky and collecting their samples for the microscope! 😂🔬
To determine your pet's parasite burden, you can submit their faecal sample to us at the RVH for a faecal egg count or faecal float.
Call or email our team for more information and visit us to pick up a free collection kit.
***PRIZES HAVE BEEN DRAWN, winners have been contacted***
Tis’ the season!
For our dog and cat lovers - we have some fabulous Christmas prizes up for grabs! Prizes include RVH Vouchers, treats, 4Cyte, toys and more! 🎁
A huge thank you to the team at Prime100 for their generosity! We have included Prime100 treats in both hampers, and we have sample packs up for grabs in-clinic (and more on the merchandise wall for sale)! ❤️
How to enter:
🎄 Comment and Tag 3 friends in this post, include a dog or cat emoji (or both) to show which hamper you want to win!
🎄 Sharing the post gives you an extra entry!
🎄 Adding a photo of your pet gives you ANOTHER EXTRA entry! Your pet can show off their holiday outfits, or their favourite memories!
A winner will be announced on Friday, December 20th 2024.
For our horse and livestock lovers - don’t fear! Prizes are coming very soon, and our elves think you’ll be very pleased 👀🎉🐴🐑
04/12/2024
**Foster mare available**
Please contact the clinic on 08 8313 1999 if you require foster mare for your foal. Unfortunately, one of our clients’ mares delivered a foal who has crossed the rainbow bridge.
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🎉 Happy International Dog Day 🎉
Here at the RVH, we LOVE meeting you and your dogs!
The RVH can provide routine, specialist and emergency care for your canine friends.
Share photos of your dog with us below! 👇
🎉 Happy International Cat Day 🎉
Here at the RVH, we LOVE meeting you and your cats!
Our dedicated Cat Consult Room is fit with Feliway - a product that synthesises the natural pheromone released by cats, and has been scientifically proven to alleviate symptoms of fear and stress in felines. In addition, we have a modern cat tower for your cat to venture or cosy into!🐱
The RVH can provide routine, specialist and emergency care for your feline friends.
Share photos of your cat with us below! 👇
🥕 Happy Birthday to all horses in the Southern Hemisphere today🥕
How old is your horse today? 🐴
Share below! 👇
Meet Kabana!
Kabana got a bit too excited at dinner time and ate some meat attached to a skewer.
After visiting our emergency team and having an overnight stay, Kabana’s skewer was located via ultrasonography after induced vomiting produced no result, and then extracted via endoscopy under a general anaesthetic. Kabana had no further injury or perforations. He went home to his family and is doing well!
Thank you to Kabana’s family for allowing us to share his story!
If your pet ingests a foreign object, or something they shouldn’t, please phone your nearest veterinarian for intervention.
🚨 24/7 Emergencies
☎️ 8313 1999
📧 [email protected]
📍 1454 Mudla Wirra Road, Roseworthy 5371
Little Rozee picking out her favourite toy this week! Our merchandise stocks several treats, bowls, kongs and toys for your pets! What would your pet pick? 🐶💕
The Equine Health and Performance Centre is home to purpose built operating theatres, recovery and neonatal stalls, sports medicine facilities, and reproductive and isolation wards. Specialised areas, advanced monitoring, imaging and scoping equipment compliment these facilities.
Veterinarians, technicians and veterinary students work as a team to provide the best possible health care for horses using advanced imaging in CT and surgical techniques.
Our equine centre runs ambulatory vehicles for field services including dental, vaccination, general consulting and lameness. We encourage you to float your horse into the centre for advanced services.
Our Equine Health and Performance Centre facility opened in late 2013. Today it is a busy centre housing a number of specialist veterinarians, general practitioners, technicians and staff who all have a deep affection for horses.
The University of Adelaide Equine Health & Performance Centre is an equine veterinary hospital based at the University's Roseworthy campus. The hospital forms part of the Veterinary Health Centre at the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences, and is committed to upholding the highest standards of veterinary care to our equine patients. The state-of-the-art facilities provided by the hospital will not only compliment our existing ambulatory service, but will provide support to equine veterinarians throughout South Australia, with specialist surgical, internal medicine and reproductive services available.
As part of the University's School of Animal & Veterinary Science, the Equine Health & Performance Centre is dedicated to the academic development of our veterinary undergraduates, and will provide a modern and dynamic learning environment through which our students can be exposed to best-standard equine veterinary practice.
The RVH is a part of the University of Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
