Balmain Veterinary Hospital

Balmain Veterinary Hospital “We care for pets and their people” The practice is also committed to ensuring a high level of employment satisfaction for staff.
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We are a modern, well equipped veterinary hospital with a family of dedicated staff consisting of veterinarians, nurses, receptionists, animal attendants and managers. With a strong emphasis on providing exceptional customer service, we are committed to providing both pets and owners with the highest level of care possible. Further development both professionally and personally is actively encoura

ged. All of our vets and nursing staff are continually updating their knowledge, attending lectures and seminars on a regular basis. There is a strong emphasis placed on the nurturing of healthy relationships between staff members - many social events are enjoyed throughout the year by the team at Balmain Veterinary Hospital! Visit our website for a full list of products and services we can provide you and your pets!

If you’ve visited our Cat Hotel , you’re probably familiar with this face 😊—yes, we’re talking about Kristi, not the go...
20/12/2024

If you’ve visited our Cat Hotel , you’re probably familiar with this face 😊—yes, we’re talking about Kristi, not the gorgeous Lunar 😻. For the past 5 years, Kristi has made sure your kitties feel right at home at Balmain Cat Boarding, creating a safe, comfortable environment that’s truly their “home away from home” 😻😻. Kristi is deeply passionate about low-stress handling and ensuring every pet feels safe, loved, and cared for. Did you know that despite her deep love for cats and dogs, Kristi has also worked on cattle stations and horse studs? She’s a true animal lover who can do it all!

Meet Dr. Lani! 🌟Lani, originally from Indonesia 🇮🇩, moved to Australia in 2010 to pursue her studies in veterinary medic...
06/12/2024

Meet Dr. Lani! 🌟

Lani, originally from Indonesia 🇮🇩, moved to Australia in 2010 to pursue her studies in veterinary medicine. She graduated with first-class honours 👩🏻‍🎓from The University of Sydney in 2016. After gaining valuable experience in a small animal practice in Lake Macquarie, she returned to Sydney for a rotating internship at the renowned Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH). In 2021, Lani earned her membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in the Small Animal Internal Medicine chapter 🩺

Her passion for veterinary medicine spans across all areas of general practice, but she’s especially keen on internal medicine, dermatology, and geriatric care 🐕🐈

Lani is multilingual, consulting in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesian – ensuring clear communication with clients from diverse backgrounds. 🌏

Outside of work, Lani enjoys floristry 💐as a hobby and loves spending time with her family and her two fur babies, Sleepy(a lovable Japanese Spitz) and Axilla (a playful Domestic Shorthair). 🌸🐾
We’re lucky to have her as part of the Balmain Vet team!

🎄🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at BVH 🎄🎄Pop down to our reception waiting room to take a snap 📸 of your ...
05/12/2024

🎄🎄 It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at BVH 🎄🎄

Pop down to our reception waiting room to take a snap 📸 of your pup dressed in some festive costumes in front of our tree 🎅

We’ve also partnered with to raise money that will aid in the treatment of cats and kittens in their care 😻

Check out our stories for a few of our recent patients dressed in their Christmas best 🎄

☀️ **Heatstroke Warning for Dogs!** 🐾As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to keep our furry friends safe from heatstroke. ...
27/11/2024

☀️ **Heatstroke Warning for Dogs!** 🐾

As temperatures rise, it’s crucial to keep our furry friends safe from heatstroke. Dogs can overheat quickly, especially during outdoor activities. Brachycephalic breeds (like Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, and Shih Tzus) are particularly at risk due to their short noses, which makes it harder for them to cool down. 

🔸 **Symptoms of Heatstroke:**  
- Excessive panting  
- Drooling  
- Weakness or lethargy  
- Vomiting  
- Collapse  

🔸 **Prevention Tips:**  
- Provide plenty of fresh water and shade.  
- Limit exercise during peak heat hours.  
- Be extra cautious with brachycephalic breeds—keep them cool and indoors during hot weather.  
- Never leave your dog in a parked car!  

Share this post to make all your friends aware!
If you notice any signs of heatstroke, please bring your dog straight down and call us on (02) 9810 7544. Let’s keep our pups cool and safe this summer! 🌊🐶

🐾 Puppy Love Alert! 🐾Meet Baxter, a 10-week-old British Bulldog who just had his first check-up with us! 🐶 He’s a playfu...
26/11/2024

🐾 Puppy Love Alert! 🐾

Meet Baxter, a 10-week-old British Bulldog who just had his first check-up with us! 🐶 He’s a playful little guy who LOVES his giraffe toy—it’s his absolute favorite! 🦒💚

At his consultation, we made sure Baxter is growing up healthy and happy, with all the care he needs to thrive. He’s already showing off his adorable, wrinkled face and sweet demeanor. 💕

We love siblings 😍😍Max and Patch can’t do anything without each other. They even needed to have dental procedures togeth...
23/11/2024

We love siblings 😍😍
Max and Patch can’t do anything without each other. They even needed to have dental procedures together 🦷👯‍♂️🦷

Barnaby was in for a dental this week, and was rocking the most fabulous fringe. Which of his looks do you like the most...
22/11/2024

Barnaby was in for a dental this week, and was rocking the most fabulous fringe. Which of his looks do you like the most? 🪮🎀💇
1. Angelic bowtie
2. Cute little curl
3. 90s boy band middle part
4. Emo grunge look
5. Punk rock era mo-hawk
6. All business slick back
Comment your favourite below 👇

📸📸 One photo of Freddie just wasn’t enough 📸📸Freddie came in for his third puppy vaccination recently and we were all a ...
20/11/2024

📸📸 One photo of Freddie just wasn’t enough 📸📸

Freddie came in for his third puppy vaccination recently and we were all a bit smitten by the time he left the building.

Weighing in at 17kg at just 17 weeks old 😱 we’re guessing he won’t fit on the consult room table much longer.

He was given a clean bill of health 🩺 and along with many treats and cuddles received his third and final puppy vaccine 💉

Welcome to the Balmain Veterinary Hospital Family Freddie ❤️

🐾 Case of the week: Dougy – who needed a little help with his breathing! 🐾Dougy came in for his puppy vaccinations a few...
18/11/2024

🐾 Case of the week: Dougy – who needed a little help with his breathing! 🐾

Dougy came in for his puppy vaccinations a few months ago, and during his routine health checks, Drs Aimee and Katherine noticed a condition called stenotic nares 🐽 This is when the nostrils are narrower than normal, which can reduce airflow into the upper airways. It’s a common condition in brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds and is part of a syndrome known as Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

Stenotic nares can lead to a variety of issues, including low blood oxygen levels, an increased risk of heatstroke, exercise intolerance, general breathing difficulties, and even snoring 💤.

Due to these issues it was recommended that Dougy undergo surgery to widen his nostrils during his desexing procedure. By improving airflow, this surgery reduces the risk of complications associated with BOAS.

Yesterday, Dougy underwent both castration and nares surgery with Dr. Steve. Both procedures were done under the same anaesthetic and went smoothly. If you swipe ➡️ you can see before, mid and after pictures of his nostrils! By the time he got home that afternoon, Dougy was breathing easier and feeling much more comfortable!

BOAS is common in many dog (and cat) breeds, including French Bulldogs, Pugs, Cavaliers, Boxers, and more. This procedure can significantly improve their quality of life, providing long-term comfort 😎.

If you’re concerned that your dog (young or old) might have stenotic nares, call us to make an appointment with one of our veterinarians for an assessment: (02) 9810 7544 ☎️.

🐈🐱Meet Eliza 🐱🐈Eliza is one of our multi talented staff members who works both in our Cat Hotel and as a hospital atten...
18/11/2024

🐈🐱Meet Eliza 🐱🐈

Eliza is one of our multi talented staff members who works both in our Cat Hotel and as a hospital attendant in the clinic. She is also studying Veterinary Science at The University of Sydney 🎓

Originally from Canberra, she has always had cats, dogs and horses. 🐴 She started riding horses at the age of three and loves to still go horse riding when she gets a chance

In her spare time she likes going to concerts and is a self professed Swiftie (aren’t we all?) 🎤🎶

Meet Bean, a cheeky 11-week-old dachshund! 🐾 She just had her first visit with Dr. Lani and stole our hearts! 💖 Fun fact...
16/11/2024

Meet Bean, a cheeky 11-week-old dachshund! 🐾

She just had her first visit with Dr. Lani and stole our hearts! 💖

Fun fact: she’s the only pup in her litter with her mom’s unique coloring, and her favorite toy? Her trusty teddy bear! Welcome to Balmain Vet, Bean! 🐶✨

What a difference three years can make ❣️‼️The beautiful Caesar visited us last week with a bit of a sore ear 👂 Once we ...
14/11/2024

What a difference three years can make ❣️‼️

The beautiful Caesar visited us last week with a bit of a sore ear 👂 Once we had his treatment plan sorted we couldn’t let him leave without recreating his photo shoot from when he was a puppy 3 years ago. While he doesn’t fit in his box anymore, he’s still as photogenic as ever 🎥

What a difference three years can make ❣️‼️The beautiful Caesar visited us last week with a bit of a sore ear 👂 Once we ...
14/11/2024

What a difference three years can make ❣️‼️

The beautiful Caesar visited us last week with a bit of a sore ear 👂 Once we had his treatment plan sorted we couldn’t let him leave without recreating his photo shoot from when he was a puppy 3 years ago. While he doesn’t fit in his box anymore, he’s still as photogenic as ever 🎥

❓What was in Raffy’s ear? 👂 Raffy was having a wonderful time at his family’s farm this week, until he suddenly became v...
11/11/2024

❓What was in Raffy’s ear? 👂

Raffy was having a wonderful time at his family’s farm this week, until he suddenly became very painful in his right ear. Raffy normally loves a good ear scratch, but when he started crying instead his owners knew something was up 😱

When he came to see us, he was very sensitive in just one of his ears, yet only had a very mild yeast infection. Something didn’t add up 🤨Dr. Kayleigh then performed an otoscopic exam to look down his ear canal, and it looked like there was something unusual down there 🔬 He was too sore to examine fully, so we brought him back the next day for pain relief and sedation. 💉🕵️‍♀️

Once he was nice and relaxed we used our special video otoscope to confirm a foreign object in his ear canal and then some very small forceps to successfully remove it. What came out surprised us, as it was much bigger than we anticipated. Swipe across to see the culprit ➡️➡️

Raffy recovered beautifully from his sedation, and instantly was feeling better after his procedure. He’s gone home with some pain relief and medication to clear up his infection. We can’t wait to see him back for his recheck in two weeks 🐶🐾

🤠🐾 **New Puppy Alert!** 🐾 🤠Meet Dallas, an adorable 11-week-old border collie who came in for his first puppy visit toda...
09/11/2024

🤠🐾 **New Puppy Alert!** 🐾 🤠

Meet Dallas, an adorable 11-week-old border collie who came in for his first puppy visit today! 🐶💙 He was full of energy and definitely kept us on our toes – this little guy did *not* want to sit still for his photoshoot!😆

Dallas’ favorite toy? Thongs- and specifically chewing them to pieces! 👟🩴 We can’t wait to see what adventures he’ll get into next!

Welcome to the Balmain Vet family, Dallas! 🐕💖

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🐾 Meet Sarah 🐾Sarah is our friendly vet clinic receptionist - her bright smile is one of the first things to greet you a...
06/11/2024

🐾 Meet Sarah 🐾

Sarah is our friendly vet clinic receptionist - her bright smile is one of the first things to greet you and your pet at the door! 😊✨ With a passion for animals and a big heart, she’s here to ensure your furry friends feel right at home 🫶🏼🫶🏼. Proud dog mom to Billie, her beloved staffy, Sarah loves connecting with pets and their owners every day. 🐶✨

🐶🌟 Puppy Love Alert! 🌟🐶Meet Brigitte, an adorable 10 week old Cavoodle puppy! 😍 She’s recently had her first vet visit, ...
05/11/2024

🐶🌟 Puppy Love Alert! 🌟🐶

Meet Brigitte, an adorable 10 week old Cavoodle puppy! 😍 She’s recently had her first vet visit, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome her to the Balmain Vet family!

Brigitte’s favourite toy? Anything she can chew 😂🦴! From squeaky toys to soft plushies to people’s fingers, this curious pup loves a good gnaw!

During her visit, Brigitte got a check-up, received many tasty treats, and soaked up all the love from our team 🥰. Remember, starting early with vet visits helps your puppy feel comfortable and confident for years to come ✨!

Here’s to many more happy and healthy adventures ahead for Brigitte! 🐾💕

If you want to book your puppy in for a check up please call us at (02) 9810 7544 📞

🦷 **Attention Cat Owners!** 🐾Have you heard about feline oral resorptive lesions (FORLs)? These painful conditions can a...
04/11/2024

🦷 **Attention Cat Owners!** 🐾

Have you heard about feline oral resorptive lesions (FORLs)? These painful conditions can affect your kitty’s teeth, leading to discomfort
and dental issues. 😿

During Ember’s check up we identified potential evidence of FORLs and recommended a dental procedure. As you can see in the picture of her tooth she has a pink area on the tooth itself. During the dental procedure we x-rayed Ember’s mouth and carefully checked for these lesions. We then unfortunately need to extract these painful teeth. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment and to keep those purrs coming!

If you notice changes in your cat’s eating habits or any signs of oral discomfort, don’t hesitate to contact us on (02) 9810 7544!

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77 Victoria Road
Sydney, NSW
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm
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🐾Puppy socialisation 🐾 Did you know that it’s the first few months of your puppy’s life that are crucial for their social development? Introducing your pup to different people, animals, and environments will help them grow into well-rounded, confident adult dogs, which is vital for a long and happy life. 🌟 Here are a few reasons why puppy socialisation is so important: 🐶 Boosts their confidence by exposing them to new experiences which in turn reduces fear and anxiety in unfamiliar situations. 🦴Well-socialised pups tend to be calmer and less reactive. 🐕 Socialisation helps build trust between you and your furry friend. 🏡 Positive early interactions make your dog more adaptable around other pets which makes outings to the park, and anywhere they might meet another animal much more enjoyable, and also safer for everyone. While early socialisation is key for your puppy, we do need to ensure they have adequate vaccination protection and parasite control before letting them free into the world. Be sure to chat to us at your next appointment to better understand how to do this safely and effectively. We want all puppies to grow up happy and healthy and keen to explore new places. We’re here for the wagging tails ❤️ #PuppySocialization #HappyHealthyPets #DogTraining #VeterinaryCare #NewPuppy #PuppyLove #FurFamily

Spooky season definitely hit Balmain Vet today 👻🎃 *all dressed up pets are staff pets and gave full consent and were paid with copious treats #bvh #balmainvet #spooky #halloween #cute #adorable

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