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VSOS is a 24-hour emergency and specialist centre that also provides mobile specialist services WHAT IS VSOS? WHAT DOES MOBILE SPECIALIST MEAN? Open 24 / 7!!

Veterinary Specialists of Sydney is a specialist and emergency veterinary hospital (Advanced Treatment Centre) and mobile specialist service. We (the specialists) come to your local vet to fix your pet! We bring all the special equipment we need to your local practice. WHAT DOES THE ADVANCED TREATMENT CENTRE OFFER? Anything too sick or advanced to be looked after by your family veterinarian can co

me to this brand new, cutting edge facility. We have an MRI, CT, state of the art surgical theatres, etc.

19/06/2024

Massive congratulations to our Vet friends at Kirrawee Vet Hospital for Winning “Outstanding Pet Care” at the Local Business Awards tonight 🏆 Fantastic news and well deserved - thank you for everything you do.
Love Team VSOS xx

19/06/2024

Embrace the winter season with exceptional care for your pets. 🐾 This winter, our surgery team at our Advanced Treatment Centre is offering special rates, understanding the impact of the rising cost of living on all of us. ❄️

We want to ensure your beloved companions receive top-quality treatment at accessible prices, so we’ve created some bundles this winter in response. Please call our friendly reception team to discuss prices and for more details.

14/06/2024

It was a special day at VSOS as we celebrated this brave boy's final chemotherapy treatment! 🎉🐾

Meet Professor Chaos, an anxious but incredibly courageous pup who faced his treatment journey with us. Chaos has always found hospital visits stressful, often needing additional medications to help him stay calm. But here at VSOS, we believe in gentle and compassionate care, and we work tirelessly to make sure we can relate to every patient. 💖

Through patience, understanding, and going at Chaos's own pace, we managed to make his visits as comfortable as possible. We're thrilled to share that Chaos left with his tail wagging! 🐶💕

Thank you to Professor Chaos' family and our dedicated team for making this possible. Here's to a happy and healthy future! 🥳🐾

12/06/2024

Exciting news for our Shoalhaven and Illawarra veterinary community! 🐾

While many of our referring vets know that VSOS offers mobile diagnostic imaging (including ultrasound and echocardiogram), we are excited to announce that we are bringing this service to the Shoalhaven region thanks to our friends, Nowra Veterinary Hospital. Because of their generous offering, we are able to provide a monthly mobile diagnostic imaging day with further diagnostic capabilities, state-of-the-art equipment and an expert team.

We are here to support and collaborate with you to ensure the best care for your patients. Book now via the form: bit.ly/vsos-southcoast 🏥📅

11/06/2024

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿! 🐾❄️
Even in the winter chill, ticks can still pose a threat to our furry friends. Stay vigilant and keep your pets safe with these tips:

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘀: After outdoor adventures, inspect your pets for ticks.
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Use vet-approved tick prevention products like spot-on treatments or oral medications.
𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Keep your backyard tidy to reduce tick habitats.

𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿:
𝗗𝗼𝗴𝘀: Weakness, wobbly gait, lethargy, vomiting, and breathing difficulties.
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘀: Excessive salivation, dilated pupils, and changes in vocalisation.
𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: If you notice any of these signs or suspect your pet may have encountered a tick, fast action is crucial. Get to your local vet clinic as soon as you can.
If you can't get to a vet immediately, remove the tick with fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool, pulling straight up without crushing it to avoid it breaking or prevent the release of toxins. Then, seek veterinary care ASAP and bring the tick in a sealed container for identification.

Stay proactive and keep your pets tick-free this winter! 🌟🐶🐱

07/06/2024

🌟 Meet Demi, one of our blood donor superheroes! 🦸‍♀️ After countless life-saving donations, Demi is hanging up her cape and retiring from the VSOS Blood Bank program.

Demi’s bravery and generosity have given countless of our patients a second chance, and we are incredibly grateful for her service. ❤️ Join us in celebrating Demi’s incredible journey and thanking her for her selfless contributions. 🐾

07/06/2024

We are open every day if you need us, including public holidays.
Have a great long weekend!

30/05/2024

Our very own Dr Andrew Levien presented his work on Total Hip Replacements (THR) and Total Joint Replacement Solutions at the Australian Veterinary Association 2024 Annual Conference this week in Melbourne. Thank you to the AVA for hosting a great event!

If you are interested in booking an initial consultation for your pet or to learn more about joint replacement solutions, please contact us via email or phone!

20/05/2024

❗️ FOUND ❗️

This gorgeous female Kelpie x was brought into VSOS after being found in Parramatta area.

If you recognize this angel please contact us via phone on 02 8376 8767.

16/05/2024

Veterinary friends! Join us at the Australian Veterinary Association Conference in Melbourne.
Our very own Dr Andrew Levien will be speaking on Total Joint Replacement Solutions.

Explore the forefront of veterinary orthopaedics in this presentation on total joint replacement for dogs and cats, encompassing hip, knee, elbow, ankle and custom replacements. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge implant developments, refine case selection skills, master optimal radiography techniques, and understand postoperative care, prognosis, and cost considerations. Elevate your practice by staying abreast of the latest advancements in improving their lives.

Register now at https://loom.ly/JAj9zJw AVA Conference 2024 Registrations.

13/05/2024

We love when Hill’s Pet Nutrition come to visit! Did you know every blood donor at VSOS receives a full size bag of food (among other VSOS swag) as a thank you for their donation?

Head to the link below to find out if your pet is eligible to save lives 🤍🩸
https://vsos.com.au/blood-bank-program/

11/05/2024

Cheers to all the incredible Mums out there, both two-legged and four-legged! Happy Mother's Day from all of us at VSOS! 🤍

09/05/2024

Did you know VSOS offers outpatient diagnostic imaging services for pets? 🐾

This comprehensive process ensures that pets receive specialised care and accurate diagnostic imaging when needed, all through your local veterinarian.

Simply schedule an appointment with your regular veterinarian for an initial consult. If advanced imaging like a CT scan, ultrasound or MRI is recommended, your vet will discuss this with you. They may refer you to VSOS for specialised imaging which can be done as an outpatient. Once your vet completes our online referral form, our team will contact you to schedule the appointment.
On the appointment day, bring your pet to VSOS for a seamless day-stay where experienced technicians will perform the imaging procedure. Board-certified radiologists and specialists will interpret the images, and detailed findings will be sent back to your regular vet. Your vet will then review the report, discuss findings, and next steps with you.

For further information, contact your local vet clinic or VSOS's medicine team at 02 8376 8767. This structured process ensures that your pet receives optimal care and accurate diagnosis through advanced imaging services.

08/05/2024

Meet Scotch!

Scotch was brought in with facial swelling, which unfortunately hadn't reduced in size after a course of anti-inflammatories from their referring vet. After a consultation with Dr Dean and the rest of the Exotics team, Scotch was hospitalised and further diagnostics were performed which helped discover he had some hay stuck in his cheek that caused an abscess to develop.

This abscess was surgically removed and sutured open. This technique is called marsupialisation, it allows the abscess site to be cleaned and monitored throughout the post-operative period. After 2 and a half weeks of medication and post-op care given by Scotch's amazing owners, he is back to his cheeky self with his best friend Niffler. ❤

07/05/2024

Meet the team at VSOS 🩺🐾

We are thrilled to welcome Dr Conor Davis to the VSOS team as a rotating intern! Dr Davis earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Sydney in 2023, where he honed his skills and acquired a solid foundation in veterinary science. His commitment to ongoing learning is evident in his decision to pursue a rotating internship, as he continues to discover new areas of specialisation in which he is passionate.

Despite being a recent graduate, Dr Davis brings a wealth of practical experience to his role. He has been an integral part of the VSOS team since 2020, serving in various capacities such as emergency vet nurse, internal medicine nurse, surgery patient care nurse, and anaesthesia nurse. While completing his graduate degree, Dr Davis also gained valuable experience working as a nurse in general practice for three years.

Dr Davis's diverse roles, spanning both emergency and specialist care, have equipped him with a broad spectrum of skills and insights that he now applies to his internship at VSOS. His dedication to providing exceptional care and his enthusiasm for continued professional development make him a valuable addition to our team.

We are very excited to have Dr Conor on board as a veterinarian, and we look forward to the contributions he will make to our practice and the animals we serve! 🐾

03/05/2024

Remember Indigo, who touched our hearts in June 2023 after a devastating dog attack? Despite the very best efforts, her injuries were critical. But her legacy lives on through her parents' generosity. They donated a portion of their GoFundMe to VSOS, aiding cases like Buster's. Buster, a 3-month-old Patterdale Terrier, arrived at VSOS after a recent dog attack while on a walk.
Buster sustained significant injuries to his right leg, including an open wound fracture to his humerus and open tear wounds to the axillary region of his front right leg. With the help of Indigo's GoFundMe, our surgery team have been able to repair his fractured leg and wounds, giving Buster a second chance at life with his family. A huge thank you to Indigo's family for their generosity and love for animals. 🤍

02/05/2024

We're very excited to announce your votes have landed us a finalist position in the Local Business Awards for the Sutherland Shire!

A huge thank you to our amazing community for your votes, ongoing support and trust in us!

01/05/2024

UPDATE: Found safe and sound 🤍🙏

Please help us find beautiful Pi who is the much loved fur-baby of one of our Medicine Vets. Missing from Cronulla

29/04/2024

AllHearts landed in Australia! is a mobile veterinary cardiology service that has been helping provide care to many VSOS patients over the past year in the USA. To date, Dr. Brittany Stewart, DACVIM (Cardiology) has provided this care through traditional teleconsulting. Now, AllHearts is expanding its mobile services to include New South Wales!

With the aim to increase cardiologist accessibility, AllHearts will provide cardiac diagnostic services at the pet's primary clinic. AllHearts works closely with VSOS to ensure patients have continuity of care and accessibility to all services, including minimally invasive procedures and emergency care.

The AllHearts team in NSW consist of Dr. Stewart and Dr. Darron Ho. Dr. Ho completed his ECC internship with VSOS recently.

The services they provide include:
• Echocardiography (including pre-anesthetic and urgent)
• 6-leads Electrocardiography
• Holter Monitoring
• Doppler Blood Pressure

If you are interested in learning more about their service, please email [email protected] or visit www.allhearts-vet.com. Dr. Stewart is also available this week for in-person chats at your local veterinary clinic.

28/04/2024

Does your dog suffer from Mitral Valve Disease? ❤️

We are extremely excited to announce our search for patients to undergo a groundbreaking TEER procedure at VSOS.
Transapical edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat severe mitral regurgitation caused by degenerative mitral valve disease. In humans, the TEER procedure, known as MitraClip procedure, has been performed over 100,000 times worldwide as an alternative to surgery.
In dogs, TEER is done through a small chest incision under general anaesthesia and places a device called the V-Clamp guided by fluoroscopy and transesophageal echocardiography. Patients typically walk the next day and leave the hospital within two days. The reduction in mitral regurgitation severity ranges from 25% to 90%, with better outcomes seen in early-stage cases.

To express your interest and learn more about the surgery, please visit the link below https://forms.gle/EPoWK6SM9N8LUz8v9 or scan the QR code.

27/04/2024

On World Veterinary Day, we honour the tireless dedication of our veterinarians whose expertise and compassion shape the health and happiness of our beloved pets and wildlife.

A heartfelt thank you also extends to our referring veterinarians whose trust and partnership enable us to provide comprehensive care at every step of the journey. Together, we strive to make a difference in the lives of our animals. 🐾

25/04/2024

We had the privilege of representing war animals at this mornings Anzac Day dawn service in Cronulla. Today we honor all heroes human and animal, and remember them. Thank you to for involving us! Lest we forget.

24/04/2024

Remembering and honouring the brave souls - both human and animal - who served their nations with unwavering loyalty and courage. Lest we forget.

23/04/2024

This week we're celebrating Veterinary Receptionist Week but not only for our amazing and dedicated front-of-house staff but also our full operations team for everything you all do to support our teams, patients and pet owners. We appreciate you!

19/04/2024

Can you help?

Urgent blood donor call out for a patient in need. Please contact our reception team at 02 8376 8767 if you have a healthy pet able to donate blood urgently.
For more information on blood donor criteria, head to our website to find out if your pet could be eligible to save a life. https://loom.ly/ZYFmKCY

16/04/2024

Yesterday morning our very own Dr Karina Graham was asked to chat with Sam Mac at Sunrise about all things dog health for Canteen's upcoming Paws4Cancer walk to raise money to support young Australians impacted by cancer. A little over 2km each day, it's also 1km for each of the 63 young people (aged 12-25) impacted by cancer each day in Australia.

Thank you to Canteen Australia, Sunrise and Dogs in Town - Marrickville for a fun morning and for involving us in raising awareness for such an important cause.

You can find our more about Paws4Cancer at the link below:
https://loom.ly/AhVvLVI

16/04/2024

Don't forget to enter your vote for the Local Business Awards! Voting closes TONIGHT!

We're honoured to be nominated for Outstanding Pet Care for the fourth year in a row! With your continued support, we've proudly won this award for the past 3 years, and we're eager to keep the streak going!

Click the link below to cast your vote! 🐶🐱🐍
https://loom.ly/DCECd8M

12/04/2024

Introducing the new ECC power duo of VSOS! We welcome Dr James Cooper to the team working alongside our head of ICU, Dr Terri Eurell.

Hailing from Melbourne, James completed his veterinary degree at James Cook University, North Queensland. He began his career in mixed small and large animal rural practice in Victoria for four years before focussing on small animal emergency and critical care. He then moved Perth, WA, to complete his three year residency in Emergency and Critical Care at Murdoch University, concurrently completing two masters degrees in clinical studies and a research thesis, publishing research on the effects of cold-storage on canine whole blood for transfusion. He achieved membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Emergency and Critical Care by examination in 2018, and passed his specialist board exams with the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care in 2023.

His clinical interests include transfusion medicine, trauma, toxicology and extracorporeal therapies for poisonings and renal injury, and is passionate about educating and empowering other veterinary professionals to achieve their career goals and strengthen all aspects of animal care.

Huge welcome to Dr James! 👏

10/04/2024

Congratulations to Dr Tomas Gilead and Dr Darron Ho for recently completing their internships within our ICU department! Their final 'exam' was to complete an escape room set up by the VSOS team and our Head of ICU, Dr Terri Eurell.
Working together Tomas and Darron completed the escape room filled of ICU related questions and challenges and passed with flying colours (of course!) 🥰

Thank you to both Tomas and Darron for being an invaluable asset to our team! Dr Tomas will be staying at VSOS in our ER department along with Darron on a casual basis. 🤍

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http://www.vsos.com.au/

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Argus the 13 y/o, Terrier cross suffers with severe mitral valve disease and previously had nearly lost his life twice after presenting to VSOS with an enlarged heart chamber (left atrium rupturing.) Argus recently underwent a Left Atrial Decompression procedure at VSOS to reduce the risk of future left atrial rupture and more commonly the risk of left sided congestive heart failure. LAD is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure where a catheter is guided into the jugular vein into to heart and to then create a hole from the right atrium to the left relieving pressure from left side of the heart. The procedure is performed under fluoroscopic (continuous X-rays images) and echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) guidance. This allows the correct positioning of the catheters within the right and left atrium. Patients are typically discharged from hospital the day after the procedure meaning recovery is often fast and comfortable. We’re happy to report Argus’ energy levels have greatly improved since his procedure! Argus will continue to be monitored by his owners and the VSOS Medicine team. ❤

Yesterday morning our very own Dr Karina Graham was asked to chat with Sam Mac at Sunrise about all things dog health for Canteen's upcoming Paws4Cancer walk to raise money to support young Australians impacted by cancer. A little over 2km each day, it's also 1km for each of the 63 young people (aged 12-25) impacted by cancer each day in Australia. Thank you to Canteen Australia, Sunrise and Dogs in Town - Marrickville for a fun morning and for involving us in raising awareness for such an important cause. You can find our more about Paws4Cancer at the link below: https://loom.ly/AhVvLVI

Over the Easter weekend, our very own Dr Anna Markey was asked to share crucial insights on the dangers of chocolate toxicity in pets with ABC News. 🍫 Tune in to the interview below!

Here’s our exotics team placing an endotracheal tube in this beautiful murray darling python so they have access to her airways and can deliver anaesthetic gas ready for her procedure 🐍🤍

Transapical Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair (TEER) | Veterinary Specialists of Sydney

Transapical edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat severe mitral regurgitation caused by degenerative mitral valve disease. In humans, the TEER procedure, known as MitraClip procedure, has been performed over 100,000 times worldwide as an alternative to surgery. In dogs, TEER is done through a small chest incision under general anaesthesia and places a device called the V-Clamp guided by fluoroscopy and transesophageal echocardiography. Patients typically walk the next day and leave the hospital within two days. The reduction in mitral regurgitation severity ranges from 25% to 90%, with better outcomes seen in early-stage cases. Be sure to stay tuned for updates on little Chloe coming very soon! VSOS has new procedures potentially suitable for your pet with mitral valve disease with both surgical and minimally invasive options available such as: • Mitral Valve Repair • Transapical Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) • Left Atrial Decompression (LAD) If you’re interested in finding out if your pet is a candidate for one of these procedures, please make an appointment to see Dr Karina Graham or Dr Laurencie Brunel by emailing [email protected]. ❤️‍🩹 Special thanks to the team at HongYu medical