Toowoomba Veterinary Surgery

13/02/2025

IMPORTANT MICROCHIP UPDATE REGARDING HOMESAFE ID CHIPS:

Microchip Pet Registry company, HomeSafeID, will soon cease to operate online on the homesafeid.com website.

What does this mean?
If your pet’s (dog, cat, reptiles, small animals, horses) microchip has been registered with HomeSafeID, your details will no longer be viewable when their microchip is scanned.

So, if your pet goes missing or is found, vets/councils/animal shelters will no longer be able to view your pet’s ownership details listed on their microchip, making it difficult to reunite you!

If you know your pet is registered with HomeSafeID, you will need to change your microchip registration to another company. How to change your pet’s microchip registration
1. To find out where your pet’s microchip details are stored, visit petaddress.com.au
2. Log in and confirm the details are correct
3. Apply to register your pet with one of the following Microchip Registry services

Microchip Registry Details:

Central Animal Registry: car.com.au 03 9706 3187
Australasian Animal Registry: aar.org.au 02 9704 1450
Global Micro Animal Registry: globalmicro.com.au 02 8338 9063
Petsafe: petsafe.com.au 02 8850 6800

What is my pet’s microchip number?
If you don’t know your pet’s microchip number or have lost their paperwork with their registration details, please contact us so we can scan your pet and find out which database it is registered on.
This is also a great time to check your details are current and up to date.

10/02/2025

GUESS MY BREED!

Handsome Rory came to visit us for his puppy vaccinations recently - we couldn't resist a pic of this cutie! Any guesses to what his breeds might be?

07/02/2025

✨✨✨✨✨✨MEET THE TEAM✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Vet nurse Carly joined Toowoomba Vets late in 2023 after having nursed in the Lockyer Valley for several years and over 20 years working in the rescue and pet retail environments. She transitioned into vet nursing to promote positive outcomes and high standards of care for all of her patients while providing education to owners as needed. Carly has a particular interest in Fear Free consulting, wildlife and anaesthesia, areas that she encounters on a daily basis while in-clinic. Carly also sits on a nursing committee that creates protocols and standards of care to promote best practice care for patients.

Team Dog or Team Cat? With a foot firmly in both camps, she admits to having a special interest in feline care and advocacy, so Team Cat sneaks through! 😻🐈😻

Outside of work, Carly spends time with her Gypsy Cobs, Zephyr and Diva, and hiking with her dog, Harriet.

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06/02/2025

Procedures can be a bit daunting; Nurse Steve is always keen to lend a hand and offer emotional support upon wake up 🧡

05/02/2025

Psssst, have you heard? We're offering $50 off vaccinations for new clients🤫
Book now until the 31st of march! 🐕🐈‍⬛

28/01/2025

We were very happy to get a visit from the gorgeous 'Gus' last week for his nail trim & cytopoint treatment... and so was our superstar clinic cat Steve. 💕

24/12/2024

A reminder to our clients of our opening hours for the upcoming Christmas and New Year Holiday period. Don't forget you can book appointments online at https://www.toowoombavet.com.au

23/12/2024

Just a reminder that we are shut for the Christmas public holidays from 5:30 this afternoon and won't be open again until Friday December 28th at 8am. For all medical emergency during our closure please contact the team at RedVets on 07 4602 0652.

With Christmas fast approaching we'd like to advise our clients and friends of our opening hours over the holiday season.

23/12/2024

The pupperazi at Toowoomba Veterinary Surgery go through some outtakes to get to the scene stealers...however these ones of cutie Millie all melt our heart! 🫶🧡

14/12/2024

'It's hard being a style icon' - Steve

13/12/2024

We know that when it comes to your fur babies emotions can sometimes run high, particularly at this time of year when finances can be a little strained. We will always try to work within your budget so if things are a little tight please make sure you discuss this with your vet in consult. They will do their absolute best to work within your budget without making you feel uncomfortable. Our clinic also offers Vetpay, Zippay and Afterpay as payment options should you need them.

Our team love our clients and patients but please understand that abusing our staff is NEVER an option and doing so may result in you being banned from the clinic.

Remember, we're here to help. Not to be hurt.

13/12/2024

Dr Jackie, Dr Emily and the always fabulous Steve showcasing our new scrub caps & bandana's. 🫶👩‍⚕️

11/12/2024

Our clinic will be closed from 5pm today for a staff meeting. If you have a medical emergency during this time please contact RedVets on 4602 0652.

09/12/2024

With Christmas fast approaching we'd like to advise our clients and friends of our opening hours over the holiday season.

07/12/2024

To our valued clients, some of you may already know that Dr Alex is expecting her first child in the new year. Alex’s last day will be the 31st December before she heads on maternity leave for 12 months. Alex is very excited for this new chapter in life but will miss seeing all of her lovely clients and their wonderful fur babies. If you would like to see Alex before she heads off make sure to give the clinic a call and book and appointment before the 31st!

06/12/2024

Black beauty, Wil Wheaten, came to see us recently to get a summer clip under sedation - doesn't he look cute with his little booties!? Did you know that we offer sedated cat clips - this is a hygiene groom under sedation which removes matts, and keeps long haired kitties cool in the summer heat.

29/11/2024

Bestest boy Mungo came to visit us recently for a health checkup - look at that happy grin!

28/11/2024

As we start getting closer to Christmas feasting, 'tis the season for monitoring our pets around human food!

While including our pets in family occasions is nice, be careful not to feed your dog Christmas leftovers. Cooked and uncooked meat can lead to canine pancreatitis, and cooked bones can splinter and become a choking hazard. Avoid feeding your dog chocolate or Christmas pudding, as both have ingredients that are toxic to dogs.

Additional festive foods your pet should avoid include:

🚫Grapes, sultanas, raisins, and currants
🚫Cherry pits (and other stone fruit pits)
🚫Macadamias
🚫Corn cobs
🚫Avocado
🚫Alcohol
🚫Lollies & artificial sweeteners
🚫Salty foods (chips, pretzels, crackers, etc.)
🚫Cooked bones
🚫Chocolate
🚫Christmas pudding

Opt for dog-friendly treats if you’d like to indulge your furry friend.