JCU Vet

GP Clinic (Local Vet Practice)
Referral Centre (Medicine and Surgery)
Dedicated 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Centre
University Teaching Hospital

JCU Vet is your partner in pet care, providing the Townsville and North Queensland community with a comprehensive range of veterinary health care services and medical treatments. Our state-of-the-art veterinary hospital provides general practice services and a referral centre for complex medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, imaging, dermatology, and cardiology cases. JCU Vet is also a teaching hospital

– dedicated to excellence in education, training and research. We are located at the James Cook University campus and have an important role in training Australia’s next generation of leaders in veterinary medicine.

17/11/2025

🌴 Looking for a warm tropical escape this Christmas & New Year? Why not combine sunshine with purpose?

JCUVet is seeking experienced Veterinary Nurses to support our Emergency & Critical Care team over the holiday period - an opportunity to contribute your skills during our busiest season while enjoying the vibrant North Queensland summer. 🐾

📩 To apply or learn more email [email protected]

Join a dedicated team, enhance your skills, and make a meaningful impact this festive season 🐶

13/11/2025

☀️ Summer Pet Tips ☀️

With the weather warming up, it’s important to keep a close eye on your pets. Pets can overheat quickly, and warm temperatures can easily cause heat stress - even during short periods outside or indoors.

Signs of heat stress include heavy panting, drooling, vomiting, unsteady walking, or collapse. These can escalate fast, so early recognition is key.

We’re always here to help and keep your furry friends safe this summer! 🐾

📞 If you believe your pet is suffering from heat stress, phone us at JCUVet on (07) 4781 3600.

05/11/2025

Your pets health is our priority - and here at JCUVet, we care for both you and your pets. 🐾

Our Veterinary Specialists provide regular, expert care so you can have peace of mind knowing your pets are in the best hands.

Want to know more?
📞 Call JCUVet on (07) 4781 3600.

30/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Pet Safety Tips 🎃

Halloween is a fun and festive time, but it’s important to keep our furry friends safe amid all the excitement! A few small precautions can help prevent accidents and keep tails wagging all night long. 🐶🐱

🚨 If your pet runs into trouble this Halloween, our Emergency Service is open 24/7 to provide the care your pet needs.

Stay safe and have a spook-tacular Halloween! 🕸️🎃👻

23/10/2025

🐾 Tick Season is Here – Be Tick Aware 🐾

As the weather warms up, paralysis ticks become more active - and just one bite can cause serious illness or even be life-threatening for your pet.

Paralysis ticks inject a toxin that affects the nervous system, leading to weakness, loss of coordination, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, paralysis. Early recognition and treatment are critical.

What can you do?
✔️ Keep tick prevention treatments up to date all year round.
✔️ Check your pets daily, especially around the head, neck, ears, and under the collar.
✔️ If you notice drooling, wobbliness, or breathing changes, seek veterinary care immediately - even if you have already removed the tick.

Your vigilance this tick season could save your pet’s life🩺

📞 If you notice any signs of tick paralysis, seek immediate veterinary attention - Our Emergency Department is always here to help

15/10/2025

🦁 Meet Zuri 🦁

Zuri came in for her visit today and definitely stole the spotlight with her adorable lion-themed travel bag - the perfect mix of cute and fierce!

She was well cared for by our surgical team, including Dr. Max, who couldn't resist snapping a photo of her standout travel style.

We're pretty sure she might be the tiniest (and most fashionable) lion in town. Wouldn't you agree?

13/10/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? 🚀

JCUVet is North Queensland’s longest-serving Emergency & Critical Care, Referral, and Teaching Hospital, offering 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care alongside General Practice and Specialist services. 🐾

We’re on the lookout for passionate ECC Veterinary Nurses (part-time or casual) to join our high-performing team - where no two days are the same, every patient counts, and your skills make a real difference.

Why JCUVet?
💫 Work in a collaborative environment alongside Specialists, Criticalists, and Veterinary Educators
💫 Be part of a supportive, passionate team
💫 Expand your clinical skills with hands-on experience and genuine career progression
💫 Thrive in the adrenaline and reward of Emergency & Critical Care
💫 Contribute to the training of the next generation of vets and nurses in a dynamic teaching hospital setting

If you’re looking for a career that excites, challenges, and truly rewards, we want to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume today to [email protected]

10/10/2025

🎉 Happy Vet Nurse Day! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the heart and soul of our veterinary team - our incredible Vet Nurses! 🩺

At JCUVet, our nurses are not only skilled professionals but also compassionate caregivers, tireless supporters, and essential to everything we do. From comforting patients and their owners, to assisting in complex cases, their dedication never goes unnoticed.

Our nurses also play a vital role in mentoring students and shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals - a responsibility they take on with patience, generosity, and pride. We’re so proud of the high level of care, teamwork, and leadership shown by our vet nurses every single day🐾

To all our vet nurses: you make a difference in every way - and we’re incredibly lucky to have you as part of the JCUVet team 💕

04/10/2025

🌍🐾 World Animal Day – October 4 🐾🌍

Today we celebrate all animals - from the pets who are part of our families to the wild creatures that share our planet. World Animal Day is a time to reflect on the important role animals play in our lives and to promote kindness, protection, and respect for all species.

Animals bring joy, comfort, and balance to our world. They deserve to be treated with care, compassion, and dignity - no matter their size, shape, or habitat.

Let’s honour the animals who make our lives better - and commit to protecting them today and every day.

📸 To mark the day, share a special photo of an animal in the comments below - pet, wildlife, farm animal, or any creature that’s captured your camera and attention

03/10/2025

✨ Long Weekend Reminder ✨

Our Emergency & Critical Care team is open 24/7 this long weekend to provide care for pets experiencing any emergencies or unexpected health issues

Please note that a 20% public holiday surcharge applies on Monday, 6th October 2025 (King’s Birthday)

Stay safe, enjoy the long weekend, and remember we’re here if your pet needs us - Call (07) 4781 3600🐾

30/09/2025

✨ Home Sweet Home ✨

Meet Maggie - one incredibly brave little girl 💛
Maggie was recently diagnosed with IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) and spent two weeks in hospital with us here at JCUVet, recovering from spinal surgery. During that time, she was cared for by our dedicated surgery specialists and supported by a determined, loving nursing team every step of the way 💕

After everything she had been through, Maggie finally got the green light to head home - and instead of the usual 7.5-hour drive to Longreach, she made the journey in true VIP style, flying home safely and comfortably aboard her family’s private plane 🛩

Talk about a first-class ride for a first-class pup. 💖

Now back with her family, Maggie is settling in with her family by her side, surrounded by love and support as she continues her journey. We're all wishing her the very best and hoping for a smooth and speedy recovery 🐾

26/09/2025

🩺🫀 Anaesthesia at JCUVet 🫀🩺

Many of you loved seeing Wobby enjoying some well-deserved pampering after his recent dental procedure. What made Wobby’s visit extra special is that his owner chose to bring him to JCUVet for a customised anaesthesia plan, after he had experienced complications during previous anaesthetics. Patients requiring dental procedures are one of the more common reasons for referral to our anaesthesia department.

At JCUVet, our Anaesthesia Department provides tailored protocols and perioperative care for all case types – including patients like Wobby who may be considered high-risk.

What our Anaesthesia Team offers:
✔️ Case-specific anaesthetic protocols
✔️ Advanced monitoring
✔️ Multi-modal pain management
✔️ Specialised planning for high-risk/critical patients
✔️Recovery oversight by dedicated anaesthesia staff

Our experienced anaesthesia team work alongside our Surgery, Medicine, Imaging, General Practice and ECC teams to ensure every patient is kept safe throughout their procedures - from the moment they go under, right through to their smooth recovery.

Wobby’s safe and stress-free anaesthetic experience is just one example of how our dedicated team works behind the scenes to make procedures possible for pets who need that extra level of care. 🐶

If you would like more information regarding our Anaesthesia Department, or how we can support pets with tailored anaesthetic care, please call us on (07) 4781 3600 - We are always happy to help.

✨At JCUVet, your pet’s safety is always our top priority✨

Address

1 Solander Drive, Douglas
Townsville, QLD
4814

Telephone

+61747813600

Website

http://www.jcuvet.com.au/

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