South East Country Vets

24/12/2024

From all of us at South East Country Vets, Merry Christmas to you and your family (furry members included!) 🎅🎄

Thank you for letting us be part of your pet’s VIP care team this year, it's been an absolute pleasure! 🥰

Just a friendly reminder this holiday to please keep the following foods away from your pets. We’re sure they’d prefer a belly rub over a belly ache!

Enjoy 💖

18/12/2024

Holiday clinic closures ✨️

As always we have a vet on-call for genuine emergencies. Simply phone your local clinic and follow the prompts ☎️

11/12/2024

🎄 Christmas Hamper Giveaway! 🎅

This December, bring your pet in for a health check and vaccination, and you’ll automatically be entered into the draw to win a Christmas Hamper valued at $300!

What’s inside:
🎁 Cooling Mat
🎁 Lick Mat
🎁 Bravecto Lead
🎁 Puzzle Mat
🎁 Groomer Brush
🎁 Frank Green Ceramic Reusable Bottle
🎁 6 Months’ Worth of Bravecto for One Pet (Cat or Dog)

Don't miss out—get your pet checked and vaccinated this month for your chance to win! 🐾✨

Drawn at each clinic 6th January 2025 - goodluck!

10/12/2024

🎄 Reminder: Place Your Orders by Friday! 🎄

To ensure delivery before our suppliers close for the Christmas holidays, please place your medication and food orders by this Friday 🎅

28/11/2024

Mark your calendars!! 🫶

A vet will be available for genuine emergencies, please phone your local SECV and follow the prompts ☎️

18/11/2024

Our clinics will be closed tomorrow from 1.30pm to 5pm. We will re-open Thursday morning at 9am ✨️

As always, we have a vet on-call for emergencies, phone your local SECV and follow the prompts ☎️

15/11/2024

What a fantastic day with the Crows Nest Pony Club last Sunday! 🐴✨ Dr Alex had the pleasure of teaching the young riders how to properly bandage their horses' legs and hooves, as well as how to administer intramuscular vaccinations. It was a great opportunity to share some essential veterinary skills and help these future equestrians feel more confident in caring for their horses.

A big thank you to everyone who participated, and to the Crows Nest Pony Club for inviting us to be part of such an important learning experience! We’re proud to support the next generation of horse owners and riders. 🩺🐎

14/11/2024

Meet Bluey, officially dubbed ‘Smiles Ambassador’ 🐶💙 Always ready to brighten our day and sneak in a cuddle at the front desk! Who could say no to this face? 👀💙

04/11/2024

🐂👀 Dr Jamie-Lee is currently treating some of our local highland calves for eye ulcers, including a charming little fella named 'Donald'.

Of course, she couldn't leave without a brush and a bit of extra love for his fluffy companions! 💖✨

Here’s to a speedy recovery, Donald and friends – we’re happy to help keep you all feeling your best! 🫶

31/10/2024

We’ve got your pet’s health covered! 🌟

Life gets busy, but that doesn’t mean your furry friends should miss out on essential care. 🐾💖

We send AUTOMATIC REMINDERS for all those important preventative treatments: vaccinations, worm, tick, and flea treatments, dentals, and more! 📲✅

Support local and let us take care of the due dates, so you can focus on enjoying life with your best mates! Contact us today! 🐶🐱

31/10/2024

A HUGE Happy Birthday to Courtney!! 🥳

We're so grateful to have you as part of the SECV family for almost 10 years 🥰

We hope your day was filled with all the love and joy you deserve 🎂

23/10/2024

🚨 Ticks don’t discriminate – affecting all things furry, scaled, or even feathered! 🐾🦎🦚

This beautiful peahen was recently treated for tick paralysis at the Toogoolawah clinic – and we're happy to say that they made a full recovery! 🙌

Tick paralysis is no joke. Signs to watch out for include:
⚠️ Weakness or wobbliness starting in the hind legs
⚠️ Difficulty breathing
⚠️ Loss of appetite/ gagging or vomiting
⚠️ Change in voice or cry

Prevention is key to keeping your pets safe, whether they’re cats, dogs, birds, or production animals. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Contact us today to discuss your best prevention options. 🐕🐈🦜🦎

21/10/2024

🌸🐾 Spring Alert! Toxic Plants for Pets 🐾🌸

As the flowers bloom, let’s keep our furry friends safe! Some common spring plants can be toxic to pets, so it’s important to know what to look out for. Here are a few toxic plants and the signs of poisoning:

Aloe Vera 🌿: Vomiting, lethargy, diarrhea.
Daffodil 🌼: Vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, tremors.
Lilies 🌸: (extremely toxic to cats!) Vomiting, lethargy, kidney failure.
Oleander 🌺: Drooling, slow heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea.
Wisteria 🌿: Vomiting, diarrhea, depression.
Poinsettia 🎄: Drooling, vomiting, mild irritation.
Cycads 🌴: Vomiting, liver failure, bloody stools.

If your pet shows any of these symptoms, contact us immediately! Even a small amount can cause serious harm. Let’s enjoy the spring season while keeping our pets safe! 🌷🐕🐈

17/10/2024

✨️ We're thrilled to share that Amanda Roughan recently joined Dr Tess Salmond and Dr Gemma Chuck on a panel at the Queensland Rural Press Club, diving into key issues for retaining vets in rural Australia.

In addition to the points below mentioned by Senator Susan McDonald, they discussed:
• The vital role of community support making new vets feel connected and welcomed to a rural community
• Highlighting the mental burden on vets who frequently have to justify their fees—a challenge often overlooked due to our subsidized healthcare system
• Recognizing vets' contributions to animal health, biosecurity, production and companion animal care
• The importance of well run veterinary businesses with positive workplace culture, good mentorship and business systems to provide a solid foundation for new vets to fall in love with their profession!

It was a great conversation about building a stronger future for our rural vet community! 💪🫶

Happy International Rural Women’s Day - Celebrating Rural Veterinarians.
Once again the Rural Press Club is doing an exceptional job in showcasing the real issues for rural and regional Queensland - today a focus on vets and the issues that need to be addressed, such as:
🟦 Regional childcare shortage (80% of vets under 40 are women)
🟦 Community support for students doing prac regionally (costs about $20,000 a year if they can’t get hosted by a family)
🟦 HECS debt support similar to that for Doctors and Nurses, and
🟦 Support so they don't burn out and leave the industry.
Great job on the hard hitting questions from Queensland Country Life editor Lucy Kinbacher and former ABC Country Hour presenter Airlie Felton Taylor - a wonderful wrap up 🙏
But at the end of the day it was agreed - this is a great, diverse and fulfilling profession.
Pic: With Lucy Kinbacher (Country Life), Amanda Roughan (South East Country Vets), Dr Tess Salmond (Clermont Veterinary Surgeon), and Dr Gemma Chuck (Australian Veterinary Association).
Rural Press Club Queensland Australian Veterinary Association Queensland Country Life Beef Central McCullough Robertson Colliers Agribusiness AUS

16/10/2024

👁️🚨 Pinkeye Season is Coming! 🚨👁️

Hey, cattle producers! 🌾🐄 As pinkeye season fast approaches, now's the time to make sure your herd is protected. Pinkeye can cause serious issues, but with the right steps, you can get ahead of an outbreak and keep your cattle healthy.

Check out the attached guide for tips on:
✅ Spotting the early signs
✅ Managing an outbreak
✅ Understanding why outbreaks happen

Contact our fantastic team today if you see any of the signs! Let’s work together to keep your herd happy and healthy this season! 💪🐂

12/10/2024

Flashback to a day to remember! ✨👨‍⚕️🐶

Meet Clover, the beloved family dog of our very own Boss, Bill! 💕 Recently, Bill and our amazing South East Country Vets team had the honour of performing a caesarean to safely deliver Clover's beautiful pups into the world 🐾

It’s always a team effort here, and we couldn’t be prouder to share in such a special moment with Bill and his family. From the delivery room to their 6-week health checks, vaccinations and microchips, we’ve loved every step of this journey 🩺💉.

Remember, those 6-week vaccinations and health checks are essential for your puppies' health! 🐕💉 These visits ensure your pups get the best start in life, helping protect them against common diseases and setting them up for a long, healthy future. Don’t forget to book yours in today! 📞🐾

Swipe through to see some heartwarming behind-the-scenes moments of our vets and nurses in action!

10/10/2024

🌟 Good News Story! 🌟

On Tuesday, Mossy was rushed into the clinic in a collapsed state just 30 minutes after being bitten by a brown snake. He was struggling to breathe, but thanks to the quick actions of Dr Emma, Dr Jamie-Lee, and our amazing nurse Nicole, Mossy was intubated, put on oxygen, and treated immediately.

We're happy to share that Mossy went home today with his loving owners, Abbie and Joseph! 🐶💚

🐍 Signs of a snake bite in pets:
- Sudden collapse followed by apparent ‘recovery’
- Lethargy
- Muscle weakness or tremors
- Inability to control bladder/bowels
- Irregular bleeding from the nose, bite site, mouth.
- Discoloured, dark urine (often bloody)

⚠️ What to do if you suspect a snake bite:
- Keep your pet as calm as possible
- Get them to us immediately—time is critical! (if possible, please phone us so we know you're coming)
- Avoid applying ice or a tourniquet

Stay safe this season, and remember, quick action saves lives! 🐾

09/10/2024

🌟 Vet Nurse & Tech Awareness Week 🌟

This week, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of South East Country Vets – our amazing nursing and support teams! 💕🐾 From cuddling the tiniest pets to handling the toughest emergencies, these amazing professionals work tirelessly to make sure every furred (and hooved!) patient gets the best care.

💙 Let's give a round of applause to our dream team: Nicole, Toni, Claire, Courtney, Traci, Sam, Kathleen, Chantal, Jane, Amy, Tanya, Brooke, Megan, Ashlyn, Freyah, Isabella and Caitlin!

Thank you all for your dedication, hard work, and the love (/laughs) you bring to our team every single day. We couldn’t do what we do without you! 🙌🐾