JCU Vet

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.

🎆 Fireworks & Pet Safety 🎆While fireworks can be exciting for us, they can be frightening and stressful for many pets. L...
30/12/2025

🎆 Fireworks & Pet Safety 🎆

While fireworks can be exciting for us, they can be frightening and stressful for many pets. Loud noises and bright flashes may cause anxiety, panic, and escape behaviours.

To help keep your pets safe during fireworks:
- Keep pets indoors
- Create a quiet, calm space away from noise
- Ensure pets have ID tags and up-to-date microchips
- Offer distractions such as toys or treats

If your pet becomes distressed or unwell, support is available. Our Emergency & Critical Care team at JCUVet is open 24/7, including public holidays. 🐾✨

📍 1 Solander Road, Douglas QLD 4814
📞 (07) 4781 3600

🎄 We’re Open This Christmas & New Year 🎄The festive season doesn’t stop emergencies - and neither do we.Our Emergency & ...
24/12/2025

🎄 We’re Open This Christmas & New Year 🎄

The festive season doesn’t stop emergencies - and neither do we.

Our Emergency & Critical Care team at JCUVet is open 24/7 throughout the Christmas and New Year public holiday period, ensuring pets have access to urgent, expert care when it matters most.

JCUVet Emergency & Critical Care
⏰ Open 24/7, including public holidays

From all of us at JCUVet, we wish our clients, referring clinics, and wider community a very Merry Christmas and a safe, Happy New Year 🎄✨

Thank you for trusting JCUVet with the care of your pets, during this festive season.

🎄 Christmas Food No-No’s for Pets 🐾The festive season is a wonderful time to celebrate with family, friends, and food - ...
23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Food No-No’s for Pets 🐾

The festive season is a wonderful time to celebrate with family, friends, and food - but many Christmas favourites can be dangerous for our pets.

Foods such as chocolate, grapes and sultanas, onions, alcohol, ham and cooked bones can cause serious illness if ingested by animals. Even small amounts may lead to gastrointestinal upset, toxicity, or more severe complications requiring urgent veterinary care.

Please keep festive foods well out of reach and remind visitors not to offer table scraps to pets, even as a “small treat.” What’s safe for us isn’t always safe for them.

If you are concerned your pet may have eaten something they shouldn’t, JCUVet remains open 24/7 for Emergency and Critical Care throughout the Christmas period. 🎄🐶🐱

Festive Season Reminder - Microchips 🔍 During the festive season, pets are at increased risk of becoming lost due to tra...
23/12/2025

Festive Season Reminder - Microchips 🔍

During the festive season, pets are at increased risk of becoming lost due to travel, visitors, fireworks, and changes to routine. Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to support the safe return of lost pets with their owners.

Pet owners are encouraged to ensure that:
- Their pet is microchipped
- Contact details linked to the microchip are up to date
- The microchip is not set to private, as this may prevent veterinary clinics from contacting you

If you are unsure how to check or update your pet’s microchip details, please reach out to your local veterinarian.

Thank you for helping support pet safety in our community 🐶 🐱

🚨Stray Animal Management Over the Christmas Period🚨 Please note that Townsville City Council is responsible for stray an...
19/12/2025

🚨Stray Animal Management Over the Christmas Period🚨

Please note that Townsville City Council is responsible for stray animal management, and JCUVet is unable to accept healthy stray animals during this period due to limited capacity and our responsibility to prioritise the care and safety of critically ill and hospitalised patients.

As a 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care hospital, we can only accept stray animals that are injured or in need of urgent medical care.

Here’s What to Do If You Find a Stray:

1️⃣ Secure the animal
Offer water and keep the animal safe, calm, and separated from other pets.

2️⃣ Search for the owner
Knock on nearby doors (if safe to do so) and post in local Facebook groups such as Townsville Lost and Found Pets or Save a Stray Townsville.

3️⃣ Contact Townsville City Council
Call 13 48 10 to arrange collection. Their Animal Care Centre is open daily (excluding Sundays and public holidays) from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm and offers a home collection service.

4️⃣ If the animal is injured
Please call JCUVet on (07) 4781 3600 before presenting, or if you have any questions.

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us manage stray animals during this busy time. Thank you for caring for our community’s animals - stay safe and take care.

🌟 JCUVet Emergency and Critical Care remains open 24/7, 365 days a year for all other pet emergencies.

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🎉 Giveaway Winners Announced! 🎉We have drawn the winners of our Christmas Giveaway, and we are pleased to congratulate C...
19/12/2025

🎉 Giveaway Winners Announced! 🎉

We have drawn the winners of our Christmas Giveaway, and we are pleased to congratulate
Colette Slingsby and Elisha Mordecai!

A big thank you to everyone who entered and took the time to participate. We truly appreciate the support and enthusiasm shown by our community.

We absolutely loved seeing all the photos of your pets - they certainly brought plenty of smiles to our team! 🐶 🐱

Our team will be in touch with the winners shortly regarding prize collection! 🎁

UPDATE: This matter has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding 🛜 ‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️
08/12/2025

UPDATE: This matter has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding 🛜

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE‼️

🎄🎁 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁🎄We’re spreading some holiday cheer with TWO amazing Christmas prize packs - one for a lucky dog ...
01/12/2025

🎄🎁 CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY 🎁🎄

We’re spreading some holiday cheer with TWO amazing Christmas prize packs - one for a lucky dog and one for a lucky cat!

It’s our way of saying thank you for your support, and celebrating the season with our wonderful community. 🐾✨

🐶 DOG PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:
- 1 x Large Royal Canin food storage container
- 2 x Cosy blankets
- 1 x Christmas Bandana
- 1 x Pet travel water bottle
- 1 x Standard water bottle
- 1 x Dog toy
- 1 x 500ml DermCare conditioner
- 1 x Dog grooming brush
- 1 x Grooming mitt
- 1 x Large food bowl
- 1 x Lick mat
- 1 x Food puzzle toy
- 12 months worth of Simparica Trio
*Valued over $270*

🐱 CAT PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:
- 1 x Medium Royal Canin food storage container
- 2 x Cozy blankets
- 1 x Cat carrier
- 1 x Christmas bandana
- 1 x Standard Water bottle
- Variety of Cat toys
- 1 x Cat brush
- 1 x Grooming mitt
- 1 x Feed bowl
- 1 x Lick mat
- 12 months worth of Revolution Plus
*Valued over $250*

🎅 HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow our page
2️⃣Tag TWO friends
3️⃣ Comment a photo of your pet you’re entering
*Please note, all must be followed to be in the draw*

✨ Winners will be drawn and announced on Friday, 19th December 2025.
Good luck - may your festive season be furry, joyful, and bright! 🎄🐾🎁

A huge thank you to Royal Canin, Zoetis, DermCare, Vetoquinol and Hill’s for generously contributing to our festive prize packs 💫

27/11/2025

🐱💛 Alfie’s Big Adventure! 💛🐱

Alfie wasn’t feeling like himself, lethargic, itchy, and off his usual self 😿. A visit to his local vet revealed severe anaemia, and he was referred here to JCUVet for urgent care.

The cause? A rare bleeding ulcer on his hard palate (sometimes called Menrath’s ulcer), often linked to over-grooming from itchy skin. This tiny ulcer can erode an artery and cause life-threatening blood loss, which isn’t always obvious because cats swallow the blood. 🩸

Alfie needed two life-saving blood transfusions, and in an incredible act of love, his brother Howie donated blood to save him. 💉❤️ After surgery to stop the bleeding, Alfie is now on the mend! 💛

✨ Could your cat be a hero too?
Healthy cats 1–8 years, over 4.5 kg, vaccinated, calm, and indoor-only can donate blood and save lives, just like Howie!

💬 Notice your cat itchy, lethargic, or unwell? Don’t wait, early vet checks save lives.

🌴 Looking for a warm tropical escape this Christmas & New Year? Why not combine sunshine with purpose?JCUVet is seeking ...
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 🐶

☀️ Summer Pet Tips ☀️ With the weather warming up, it’s important to keep a close eye on your pets. Pets can overheat q...
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.

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

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1 Solander Drive, Douglas
Townsville, QLD
4814

Telephone

+61747813600

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