Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic Sydney

25/03/2025

When It Comes to Your Pet’s Breathing, Quality Matters. Here’s Why.

We understand—BOAS surgery can be expensive. And with other clinics offering the surgery at a lower cost, you might wonder, "Isn't cheaper surgery more convenient?"

Here’s the truth: We charge what we do because we refuse to cut corners on your pet’s health.
🐾 Minimally Invasive Surgery = More Comfort
Many low-cost BOAS surgeries aren’t performed using Minimally Invasive techniques. At SCV, our Minimally Invasive BOAS surgery means less bruising and bleeding, and your pet can walk back home the same day.

🐾 A Dedicated Veterinary Anaesthetist for Safety
Not all clinics include a dedicated veterinary anaesthetist during surgery—but we do. This specialist keeps a constant watch on your pet’s vitals while the surgeon focuses on their airways. It’s a crucial layer of care that helps your pet wake up safely and comfortably.

🐾 Cutting-Edge Equipment for Better Outcomes
We use hospital-grade equipment—the same quality used for humans—because your pet deserves the best. This technology allows for greater precision and can make the difference between an easy recovery and life-threatening complications.

🐾 Flexible Payment Options & Insurance Support
We know cost is a concern. That’s why we offer AfterPay, StepPay, VetPay, and other options to spread out payments. BOAS surgery is also usually covered by insurance, so we encourage you to check with your provider.

Your pet’s breathing isn’t just about comfort—it’s about quality of life. We know choosing surgery is a big decision, but when it comes to their health, cutting costs shouldn’t mean cutting care.
👉 Book a FREE Breathing Assessment today — a no obligation chat with our founder Dr Sam to discuss the best options for your pet and let’s make sure your pet is getting the best care possible.

📞 Call us at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726)
💻 Book online: https://scvc.as.me/breathingcheckboas
📩 Or send us a DM—we’re here for you.

Your pet deserves the best. Always. 🧡

24/03/2025

Did you know that we offer a really subsidised and affordable Pet Concierge service to transport your pets to the clinic and back home?

Our Pet Concierge service is a special pick-up and drop-off service offered by Southern Cross Vet through which your pets get a comfy ride to the clinic for any procedures, tests or treatments they may need at the clinic.

All you need to do is call us at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) and request our Pet Chauffeur, Marc to come and pick your pet up from your home. He is a very safe driver, completely reliable and pets love him as well!

So if you’re busy at work, find it difficult to navigate through city traffic or just can’t bring your pet in through public transport, just give us a call and we’ll get everything sorted.

https://southerncrossvet.com.au/book

21/03/2025

Need to visit the vet but can’t get an appointment during the week?

Worry not—all our Southern Cross Vet clinics (Bellevue Hill, Surry Hills, and St Peters) are open on Saturdays, while Surry Hills and St Peters are open 7 days a week! ✨

And if you need an appointment after work when most clinics across Sydney are closed, Southern Cross Vet St Peters is open until 9 pm every day. 💯

👉 Book your appointment at scvet.com.au/book or give us a call at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726). 🐾

At Southern Cross Vet, we’re proud to offer Gold Standard veterinary care while prioritising the convenience and comfort of our pet parents. Whether it’s early, late, or the weekend—we’re here for you and your pets. 🐶

We’re always there when you need us. 🧡

20/03/2025

𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒖𝒈 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔—𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖!🐶🎉
Get ready for 𝑨 𝑷𝑼𝑮𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 at Southern Cross Vet—a celebration dedicated to everyone’s favourite wrinkly-faced companions! Whether your pug is the life of the party or a snuggle expert, we’ve planned an evening packed with fun, friends, and fabulous treats.

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday, 23 April, 2025
🕕 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6 pm onwards
📍𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic, St Peters
🏠 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 60 Princes Hwy, St Peters, NSW 2044
🎟️ 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐞: $25 (All proceeds go to our charity, Project HoPe)

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚:
🐶 𝐏𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 – Let your pug play and make new furry friends
🍖 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 – Delicious snacks for pugs and free nibbles for humans
🎉 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 – Games and surprises for pugs and their humans
👋 𝐏𝐮𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 – Connect with fellow pug enthusiasts and share the joy

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙄𝙩 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 – Every ticket supports 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝑯𝒐𝑷𝒆, providing free medical care to pets of those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence.

𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙—𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/a-pugtacular-party-at-southern-cross-vet-tickets-1292650916689
For more info, call 1300 𝘿𝙊𝘾 𝙎𝘼𝙈 (1300 362 726).

𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙋𝙚
Project HoPe (where HoPe stands for 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙩𝙨) is Southern Cross Vet’s charity initiative that provides free medical care to pets of homeless individuals and domestic violence victims.

As a registered charity with the ACNC, we ensure these beloved companions receive the essential care they need—protecting the precious bond between pets and their people during tough times.
By attending 𝑨 𝑷𝑼𝑮𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚, you’re not just celebrating the joy of pugs—you’re making a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners in need.

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐠𝐬—𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞. We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡🐾

18/03/2025

Meet Pablo – this little doggo recently underwent corrective BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) surgery with us at Southern Cross Vet.

As you can see, Pablo’s widened nostrils now allow him to breathe more easily. Many squishy-faced breeds like French bulldogs, pugs, cavoodles, and shih tzus often struggle with breathing due to their anatomy. Corrective surgery not only improves their breathing but also enhances their overall quality of life.

At Southern Cross Vet, we specialise in Minimally Invasive BOAS Surgery under the supervision of a veterinary anaesthetist, ensuring a smoother, more comfortable recovery, relatively painless surgery, and improved breathing for life. This advanced procedure is almost exclusively performed by Dr Sam Kovac, our founder and director, ensuring the highest quality of care—this is the Southern Cross Vet difference.

🐾 Book a FREE breathing assessment today to understand how we can help your brachycephalic dog breathe better. Call us at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) or visit scvet.com.au/book.

Learn more about our BOAS procedure: scvet.com.au/services/surgery/boas/

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17/03/2025

14/03/2025

Scruffy being such a brave boy! 🧡🐶

After getting his broken nail looked after by our caring team at Southern Cross Vet St Peters, Scruffy enjoyed a well-deserved outing with our amazing Kennel Hand, Anna! He was so well-behaved throughout his visit that he got plenty of treats as a reward. Just look at that adorable face after his check-up with Dr. Eimear!

At Southern Cross Vet, your pet’s well-being and comfort are always our top priorities. Our experienced vets and nurses provide gentle, compassionate care—because every pet deserves to feel safe and loved.

📞 Call us at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) or book an appointment online:
🔗 https://southerncrossvet.com.au

13/03/2025

12/03/2025

🐾 Mosquitoes Are Still Out – Time to Protect Your Pet! 🦟

Sydney’s current weather conditions make it a conducive environment got mosquitoes to buzz around, and that’s bad news for our furry friends. These little pests can carry heartworm, a serious disease that affects dogs.

The good news? Prevention is easy! A simple yearly heartworm injection can keep your pup protected for 12 months—no need to worry about monthly treatments.

If your pet is due for their heartworm prevention, now’s the perfect time to get it sorted! Give us a call at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) or book online at scvet.com.au/book.

Let’s keep our pets happy, healthy, and heartworm-free! 🐶🧡

10/03/2025

🐾 At Southern Cross Vet, we go the extra mile to ensure your fur baby feels safe, happy, and relaxed during every visit. With plenty of treats, cuddles, and a caring touch, we create an environment where pets feel at ease—while receiving the highest quality veterinary care.

And remember, we’re always here when you need us! Our St Peters and Surry Hills clinics are open 7 days a week, while Bellevue Hill operates Monday to Saturday.

📞 Call 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) or visit us at https://scvet.com.au/book to book your pet’s appointment today.

https://southerncrossvet.com.au

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07/03/2025

Meet Dr Lois – Our Newest Vet at SCV! 🧡

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Lois to the SCV team! Originally from Manchester, England, she graduated from the University of Liverpool before making the big move to Sydney in 2024.

A true cat lover, Dr Lois hand-reared her own feline companion, Shiraz. When she’s not caring for your pets, you’ll likely find her exploring local markets or on the hunt for Sydney’s best coffee. ☕✨

Dr Lois is available for appointments at our St Peters, Surry Hills and Bellevue Hill clinics. Book your visit by calling 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) or online at scvet.com.au/book.

05/03/2025

🐰 REMINDER FOR PET RABBIT OWNERS! 🐰

The NSW Government will be releasing Calicivirus (RHDV) into the wild rabbit population across Sydney and the Central Coast from the this week.

To keep your pet rabbit safe, we strongly recommend getting them vaccinated ASAP.

💉 Calicivirus vaccinations are available at Southern Cross Vet! 💉

📅 Book your bunny’s vaccination today: scvet.com.au/book or call us at 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726).

Protect your furry friend from this deadly virus—don’t delay!

03/03/2025

Herbie was all smiles at SCV last week after his vaccination—plus a few well-earned treats! 🧡

🐾 Vaccinations are essential in protecting our furry friends from serious diseases like parvovirus, canine distemper virus, and canine cough. Keeping up with your pet’s vaccinations ensures they stay happy, healthy, and protected.

Is your pet due for their vaccinations? Book an appointment today: https://scvet.com.au/book or call 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726). 📞🗓️

📍 Did you know? SCV St Peters is open every day until 9 pm for your convenience!

Learn more about the importance of vaccinations here: https://southerncrossvet.com.au/services/dog-vaccinations/

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02/03/2025

Happy belated Welsh Corgi Day! 🐾

Our very own Dr Sam has had a lifelong love affair with corgis, and now he's got his hands (and heart!) full with the delightful trio, Bonnie, Clara, and Maddie! 🧡

These super-smart, goofy, and impossibly cute fur babies have truly stolen the show globally, and it's easy to see why! Sure, they might be masters of shedding and have a talent for "borking," but let's be honest, that's a small price to pay for the endless joy and companionship they bring. They're consistently ranked as one of the most intelligent, loyal, and devoted breeds, and we couldn't agree more!

We love seeing all your corgi pics! Share your own corgi love in the comments below! 👇

28/02/2025

Have you booked your cat’s stay at The Lions Den yet? 🦁✨

Give your feline friend the royal treatment with our luxurious cat boarding at The Lions Den! With private suites, constant supervision, and a gourmet Royal Canin dinner menu, your cat will be pampered in comfort while you’re away.

From spacious play areas to cosy napping quarters, we’ve designed every detail with your cat’s happiness in mind. Plus, you can even video call your fur baby to check in and see how they’re doing! 📱🐾

📞 Call 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) to enquire and visit our website at https://lions-den.com.au/

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27/02/2025

🚗🐾 Throwback to when Tiger came in to meet our incredible Pet Concierge, Marc! 🐶

Meet Tiger, an adorable Shih Tzu x Maltese who visited us for vaccinations – and of course, we couldn’t resist snapping a pic of this little cutie! 😍

Did you know we offer a highly subsidised and affordable Pet Concierge service to make vet visits stress-free? No more worrying about Uber fares, city traffic, or parking – we’ll pick up your pet from your doorstep and safely transport them to our clinic for the care they need.

Just call 1300 DOC SAM (1300 362 726) to book our Pet Chauffeur! Because at Southern Cross Vet, we go the extra mile for your furry family. 🧡

🔗 https://southerncrossvet.com.au/why-us/

25/02/2025

Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic is a ‘happy’ place for all fur babies! 🧡

We do everything we can to make sure pets feel comfortable, relaxed, and excited when they visit us. After all, a trip to the vet should feel friendly—not scary! When pets are calm and happy, it’s easier to care for them, and they deserve to feel their best every time they walk through our doors.

Just look at Ollie, who visited us for a Happy Visit—his smile says it all! 🐶💯

👉 If your pet gets nervous at the vet, bring them in for a Happy Visit! These 15-minute sessions let pets explore the clinic, get used to the sounds and smells, and meet our friendly team—no treatments, just positive experiences.

Learn more: https://southerncrossvet.com.au/services/consultations/

23/02/2025

🐾✨ Happy Birthday, Dr. Sam! 🎉🎁

Today, we’re celebrating the one and only Dr. Sam Kovac—our incredible founder, director, and the heart behind Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic!

Dr. Sam, your unwavering dedication to the health and happiness of our furry companions is truly inspiring. From pioneering innovative treatments to providing compassionate care, you make a difference in countless lives every single day.

Wishing you a fantastic year ahead, filled with joy, success, and, of course, lots of puppy cuddles! 🐶🐾

Drop your birthday wishes for Dr. Sam in the comments! 👇