Oscar and his duck looking very excited to head home this morning after his time spent with us for a total hip replacement surgery.
Oscar originally came to see Dr Richard Mitchell in April 2021 for hip dysplasia, which required surgery for a right total hip replacement. He recovered well, and after postoperative care and physiotherapy returned home to North Queensland.
He then represented in April 2023 for left hip pain, hip dysplasia and required a left hip replacement. Once again, he recovered very well, and had lots of TLC from all our nurses along the way!
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Happy Easter everyone. We hope you have a relaxing and safe long weekend.
If your pet becomes ill, or injured, or you are worried about them, our emergency team is available all day and night on 5453 7555 or at the clinic at 5/30 Chancellor Village Blvd, Sippy Downs. We are here for you 24/7.
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Post anesthetic pats.
Did you know that the period right after an animal is extubated is still risky? This is because we no longer have control of their airway and even though they are awake enough to no longer be intubated they're still working through the drugs that are in their system, so they haven't regained complete consciousness. This is why we wait with them until they are able to get up and look around, so we know that they are awake enough to look after themselves.
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This cutie has become everyone's favorite over the last week he's been with us.
When patients need to stay with us for a while, we like to keep things interesting for them (as long as they are stable enough to appreciate it), because even though we're treating them for a physical ailment, we also know that mental enrichment is very important. Since this little guy was so happy and healthy, he got to switch cages and rooms every couple of days for different sights and smells, extra walks around the clinic and also in our dog walking area outside, and of course morning cuddles with all the medicine nurses every day, this morning he was playing a game of peekaboo with our lovely nurse Haylee ❤️
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Happy Vet Nurse day to all the amazing Vet Nurses, Vet Techs, Receptionists and trainee nurses around the world. No matter what your role is, you are valued and you are an integral part of what makes every veterinary practice work.
Being a vet nurse (or receptionist or trainee!) is not always any easy job. It's not all cuddling puppies and kittens. There are long shifts, call ins, cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning, drip pumps that won't stop beeping, blood, sweat and even tears, lunches not eaten because your patient has complications and so many other things that can go wrong. But there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your patient go home with their owners after YOU have nursed it and helped it get better. The cards, emails, flowers and chocolates from clients that truly appreciate what you have done; the friends you make when you work with them day in and day out (or nights!) that become like family; and knowing that you are making a difference to this world one pet at a time makes it all worth it. You are all amazing scrub wearing hero's and superstars ✨
North Coast Vet Specialist and North Coast Vet Emergency are so proud of our team of amazing nurses and support staff. We appreciate you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do. 💜💚
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Happy Vet Nurse day to all the amazing Vet Nurses, Vet Techs, Receptionists and trainee nurses around the world. No matter what your role is, you are valued and you are an integral part of what makes every veterinary practice work.
Being a vet nurse (or receptionist or trainee!) is not always any easy job. It's not all cuddling puppies and kittens. There are long shifts, call ins, cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning, drip pumps that won't stop beeping, blood, sweat and even tears, lunches not eaten because your patient has complications and so many other things that can go wrong. But there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your patient go home with their owners after YOU have nursed it and helped it get better. The cards, emails, flowers and chocolates from clients that truly appreciate what you have done; the friends you make when you work with them day in and day out (or nights!) that become like family; and knowing that you are making a difference to this world one pet at a time makes it all worth it. You are all amazing scrub wearing hero's and superstars ✨
North Coast Vet Specialist and North Coast Vet Emergency are so proud of our team of amazing nurses and support staff. We appreciate you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do. 💜💚
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When the post anesthetic munchies hit...
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Moose and Hobbs - Moose (1yo Male Domestic Short Hair) donated blood to Hobbs (8yo Male Domestic Short Hair)
Hobbs presented to our emergency department with anaemia of unknown origin (PCV of 14% - normal range 25% - 45%). After receiving a blood transfusion and some supportive care, Hobb's was able to go home.
Loca and Aurora - Loca (4yo Female Bull Arab x Bull Mastiff) donated blood for Aurora (7mth Female French Bulldog)
Aurora presented to our emergency department with anaemia, pleural effusion, pericardial effusion, and a coagulopathy. She presented with a PCV of 25% which rapidly decreased to 17% (normal range 35% - 50%) within 4 hours. It was suspected that this may be hemorrhage caused by an anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication (rat bait). After receiving a blood transfusion and some supportive care, Aurora was able to go home.
Tiny and Oscar - Tiny a 3 year old male Labrador x Golden Retriever donated blood to Oscar presented to our emergency department with anaemia, oedematous ventrum, ecchymoses ventral abdomen as well as a sore left forelimb. He had a PCV (packed cell volume) of 21% (the normal range is 35% - 50%). After a CT it was discovered that he had a subcutaneous scapula mass, with local hemorrhage which was subsequently causing his anaemia. He received a blood transfusion to replenish the blood loss he had already endured and proceeded to have his left forelimb amputated to stop the haemorrhage caused by the mass. He is now recovering from his surgery and is no longer anaemic.
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We love our team, especially our amazing nurses and support staff. Everyone who works for us, no matter their role is highly valued and integral to our business. We are proud to showcase 12 of our employees that have been recognised for their hard work throughout the year. Big shout out to the NCVS & NCVECC teams. Thank you for all you do.
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Sometimes we get to cuddle babies 🐶
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Here at NCVS we believe in improving the quality of life for your patients. Read our latest blog Everything you need to know about Type I intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDD), to find out just how we do that.
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Happy Veterinary Nurse Day to all the amazing Veterinary Nurses and Veterinary Receptionists. We love you!
Nash was just one of the cases which showcase the ability of NCVS to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options.
View our latest case study for further details about his story.
Vitamin E Research Project
Toby presented to our veterinary clinic last year with a sudden injury to the spinal cord. Unfortunately, Toby’s injury was so severe that he lost all movement and feeling in his back legs. Injuries like this have only a 50% chance of ever walking again.
Toby had a CT scan to assess his spine and identify the cause and location of his injury – he had an intervertebral disc that had burst up into the spinal cord in the middle of his back. Toby underwent emergency surgery to remove the disc material from around the spinal cord and relieve the compression of the spinal cord.
Over the next several months, Toby’s dedicated owners and litter mate Roxy have spent hours rehabilitated and caring for him as we waited for his function to return. Much to everyone’s delight, Toby started to regain movement and feeling in his back legs! Look at how good he is now - he is able to walk and has a happy life with his sister!
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Gypsy the cutest, most playful Shih Tzu puppy 🐶 Just wanted to play games and is super excited to be going home today! Gypsy presented with some urinary issues and has been looked after by our amazing medicine team.
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