Vet2UrPet & Veterinary Day Surgery

Vet2UrPet & Veterinary Day Surgery Vet2UrPet provides friendly, affordable & professional animal health care in the comfort of your home

Vet2UrPet provides friendly, affordable & professional animal health care in the comfort of your home. We have been servicing Townsville for almost 10 years in our fully equipped mobile clinics. We also have a base clinic (VDS) in Kirwan for surgery & sick pets that can't be treated at home! Services available at your home:
• Health/medical examinations
• Puppy and Kitten care
• Vaccinations & mi

cro-chipping, Litter rates
• Ultrasound, Diagnostics, Blood Profiles
• Parasite prevention - Heartworm injections,
flea/worm/tick control
• Arthritis management & injections
• Grooming (with sedation), nail trimming
& a**l glands, wing clipping
• Reproduction advice, AI, whelping care,
pregnancy termination, Ultrasound
• Eyes, ears, skin issues
• Lameness problems
• Nutrition & obesity control
• Behavioural consults
• Geriatric health care
• Medical scripts
• AQIS accredited for animal export
• Animal hospital transfer for procedures
• At-home euthanasia

Services at our Vet Day Surgery:
* Desexings - dogs & cats
* Dentals - extractions, scale & polish
* Caesarians - planned & emergency
* Orthopaedics - Cruciate injuries, patella luxation, fracture repair, etc
* Lump removals
* Eye surgery
* Soft-tissue surgery - bladder, intestinal, etc
For more complex procedures, we have a experienced visiting surgeon that can offer the best surgical care for your pet at general practice prices!

✨🐾🌻Guess Who's Back?!!🌻🐾✨Our amazing vet nurse Ebony is back from her well-deserved break, and we couldn’t be more excit...
03/03/2025

✨🐾🌻Guess Who's Back?!!🌻🐾✨

Our amazing vet nurse Ebony is back from her well-deserved break, and we couldn’t be more excited! 💙 We have been counting down the days since she left and have missed her smiling face, expert nursing skills, and the way she somehow keeps everything running smoothly (seriously, it’s like magic ✨).

Ebony, we hope you enjoyed your time off, but we’re so glad to have you back with the team! Give her a warm welcome if you see her at the clinic this week! 🐾💖

🐾👩‍⚕️Meet the Team: Dr Naomi👩‍⚕️🐾We’re excited for the series to help you get to know the amazing team behind the care a...
22/02/2025

🐾👩‍⚕️Meet the Team: Dr Naomi👩‍⚕️🐾

We’re excited for the series to help you get to know the amazing team behind the care at Vet2UrPet! Each week, we’ll be spotlighting one of our talented staff members. Today, meet Naomi!

👋 About Naomi
🔹 Role at Vet2UrPet: Behavioural Veterinarian
🔹 Joined the Team: April 2024
🔹 What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
A love of animals along with a fascination with medicine and animal behaviour.

🌞What's your favourite thing about working at this clinic?🌞
Working with a team of people who also love animals.

🐶Pets?🐶
1 Border Collie (Toby) and 2 rescue cats (Mona and Rosie)

😸 Favorite animal and why?😸
Hard to choose and can depend on the day! Would have to be an even split between dogs and cats.

✨Animal they would never get?✨
Pet spider!

🥃Favourite beverage on a Friday afternoon?🥃
Sarsaparilla.

🏆 Hidden talent or hobby?🏆
When there's the time, I love to play the piano.

Stay tuned next week to meet another team member. We are proud to have such a passionate, dedicated group of people caring for your pets! 💙

✨🐶Fun Fact Friday✨🐶
20/02/2025

✨🐶Fun Fact Friday✨🐶

🐾🎉 Happy National Love Your Pet Day! 🎉🐾Today is all about celebrating the furry, feathery, and scaly companions who brin...
19/02/2025

🐾🎉 Happy National Love Your Pet Day! 🎉🐾

Today is all about celebrating the furry, feathery, and scaly companions who bring so much joy to our lives! Our team couldn’t resist sharing some of their own beloved pets—say hello to Ruth, Midori, Blossom, Missy, and Draco! 💙

We’d love to see your pets too! Share a photo in the comments and tell us what makes them special. Let’s spread the love for all the wonderful animals that make our days brighter! 🐶🐱🐾

Happy National Love Your Pet Day from all of us at Vet2urPet! Let's celebrate our four-legged friends in style! 🎉🐾

✨😸Happy Wednesday😸✨
18/02/2025

✨😸Happy Wednesday😸✨

🐈🐾🐈‍⬛The Importance of Speying Your Cat🐈🐾🐈‍⬛Did you know that a female cat can get pregnant just weeks after giving birt...
16/02/2025

🐈🐾🐈‍⬛The Importance of Speying Your Cat🐈🐾🐈‍⬛

Did you know that a female cat can get pregnant just weeks after giving birth? Unlike dogs, cats have a very different reproductive cycle, making them much more likely to have multiple litters in a year. This contributes significantly to the stray cat population, which is why spaying your cat is so important.

🐈Understanding a Cat’s Heat Cycle🐈
Female cats (queens) are seasonally polyestrous, meaning they go into heat multiple times during the breeding season, typically from spring to early autumn. Unlike dogs, which have distinct heat cycles only once or twice a year, a cat's cycle is much more frequent.

🐾Key points about a cat’s reproductive cycle:🐾
Cats can go into heat every 2–3 weeks if they are not bred.
They don’t ovulate until they mate, which means they can continue cycling until they become pregnant.
After giving birth, a cat can return to heat in as little as 2–3 weeks, allowing her to become pregnant again while still nursing kittens.
This means an unspayed female cat can have three or more litters per year, with an average of 4–6 kittens per litter. That’s dozens of kittens in just a few years!

🐾How This Affects the Stray Cat Problem🐾
Because cats can reproduce so quickly, it’s easy for their population to grow out of control. Many kittens born outside don’t survive due to disease, predators, or lack of food, but those that do often continue the cycle of unchecked breeding.

🐾Unwanted litters contribute to🐾
Overcrowded shelters
Increased stray populations
Health risks for kittens and mother cats

🐾The Solution: Spaying Your Cat🐾
Spaying (ovariohysterectomy) is a simple procedure that removes the ovaries and uterus, preventing future pregnancies. It offers many benefits:
✅ Prevents unwanted litters
✅ Reduces the risk of certain cancers and infections
✅ Eliminates heat-related behaviors like yowling and roaming
✅ Helps control the stray cat population

The best time to spey your cat is before her first heat cycle, typically around 4–6 months of age, but adult cats can be speyed at any time.

By speying your cat, you’re not just preventing unwanted pregnancies—you’re helping to reduce the number of stray and abandoned cats in our community. If you have any questions about the procedure or want to book an appointment, contact us today!

✨🐶The Top Dog Names of 2024! 🐶✨We’ve sniffed out the most popular dog names of last year, and let’s just say, 2024 was a...
15/02/2025

✨🐶The Top Dog Names of 2024! 🐶✨

We’ve sniffed out the most popular dog names of last year, and let’s just say, 2024 was a pawsitively trendy year for our furry friends! Did your pup’s name make the list?

💬 Tell Us About Your Dog’s Name!
Does your dog have one of these names, or did you go for something unique? Share your pup’s name in the comments—we’d love to hear the stories behind them! 🐕💖

Let’s celebrate our furry friends and their pawfectly chosen names! 🐾✨

💖🍫🌹 Happy Valentine's Day from Vet2UrPet! 🌹🍫💖Valentine’s Day is full of sweet treats, but as much as we love chocolate, ...
13/02/2025

💖🍫🌹 Happy Valentine's Day from Vet2UrPet! 🌹🍫💖

Valentine’s Day is full of sweet treats, but as much as we love chocolate, it's a big no-no for pets. Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which are toxic to dogs and cats. The amount of chocolate needed to cause harm depends on the type and size of your pet, but even small amounts can lead to some serious issues.

❌🍫 Signs of chocolate toxicity in pets can include:🍫☑️❌

☑️Vomiting or diarrhea
☑️Restlessness or hyperactivity
☑️Rapid breathing or panting
☑️Tremors or seizures
☑️Increased heart rate
☑️Dark chocolate and baking chocolate are particularly dangerous because they contain higher levels of theobromine compared to milk chocolate.

🛑 What to do if your pet eats chocolate: 🛑
If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, it's important to act fast! Contact us immediately or call your local emergency vet. They may recommend inducing vomiting or other treatments to prevent serious health complications.

💐 Let’s keep our pets safe and healthy while we enjoy the Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to all our fur-parents out there! 💐

💤 Vet visits are exhausting... even when you're this cute! 😴💕Little Saffron, just couldn't keep her eyes open and dozed ...
13/02/2025

💤 Vet visits are exhausting... even when you're this cute! 😴💕

Little Saffron, just couldn't keep her eyes open and dozed off in Mum’s arms while waiting for her appointment. Being adorable is hard work, after all! 🐶💖

We think she’s got the right idea—cuddles and naps make everything better. Who else has a pup that can sleep anywhere? Share your snoozy pet pics with us! 📸🐾

🐾👩‍⚕️Meet the Team: Jolene👩‍⚕️🐾We’re excited for the series to help you get to know the amazing team behind the care at ...
12/02/2025

🐾👩‍⚕️Meet the Team: Jolene👩‍⚕️🐾

We’re excited for the series to help you get to know the amazing team behind the care at Vet2UrPet! Each week, we’ll be spotlighting one of our talented staff members. Today, meet Jolene!

👋 About Jolene
🔹 Role at Vet2UrPet: Vet Receptionist
🔹 Joined the Team: March 2022
🔹 What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
I have a huge love for animals and wanted to learn more about their health and behaviours.

🌞What's your favourite thing about working at this clinic?🌞
Team Culture, everyone is supported!

🐶Pets?🐶
Too Many! 2 dogs, 5 cats, 5 Guinea pigs and 3 birds.

😸 Favorite animal and why?😸
Cats! Big Cats, Small cats! They are majestic creatures!

✨Animal they would never get and why?✨
An Emu! I was chased by one as a child.

☕Favourite beverage on a Friday afternoon?☕
Coffee!

🏆 Hidden talent or hobby?🏆
Scrolling.

Stay tuned next week to meet another team member. We are proud to have such a passionate, dedicated group of people caring for your pets! 💙

🐾Found Cat – South Townsville 🐾This friendly male cat was found wandering in South Townsville. He’s unchipped and doesn’...
12/02/2025

🐾Found Cat – South Townsville 🐾

This friendly male cat was found wandering in South Townsville. He’s unchipped and doesn’t have a collar, but he’s well-fed and seems to belong to someone.

If you recognize him or know his owner, please contact us as soon as possible. If no one comes forward, we’ll need to notify the council.

📍 Found in South Townsville
📞 Call Vet2UrPet at 1300287738

Please share to help get him home! 🏡🐱

🐾 Meet Hamish, the tiniest bottle baby with a big name! 🍼🐱Our vet nurse Erin has a little tradition—naming her foster ki...
12/02/2025

🐾 Meet Hamish, the tiniest bottle baby with a big name! 🍼🐱

Our vet nurse Erin has a little tradition—naming her foster kittens after the staff’s children. This time, she’s chosen Hamish, named after one of the boss ladies boys! (Don’t worry, the human Hamish is much tidier with his milk… we think! 😉)

Fostering tiny kittens like Hamish takes a lot of love, patience, and, as you can see, plenty of milk! 🩵 Let’s give Erin a round of applause for her dedication to these little ones. 👏

Accurate. 😂 Cat owners, you know the struggle! 🐱📱
10/02/2025

Accurate. 😂 Cat owners, you know the struggle! 🐱📱

👩‍⚕️🐾Meet the Team: Erin 👩‍⚕️🐾We’re excited for the series to help you get to know the amazing team behind the care at V...
08/02/2025

👩‍⚕️🐾Meet the Team: Erin 👩‍⚕️🐾

We’re excited for the series to help you get to know the amazing team behind the care at Vet2UrPet! Each week, we’ll be spotlighting one of our talented staff members. Today, meet Erin!

👋 About Erin
🔹 Role at Vet2UrPet: Vet Nurse, Dog trainer (Taining with Hart) and Vet Student
🔹 Joined the Team: October 2023
🔹 What inspired you to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
I've always wanted to be a vet. Ever since i first learned to read, my favourite book was an animal first aid book.

🌞Whats your favourite thing about working at this clinic?🌞
I love the community and the way the whole team works together to support each other. Also being ablt to hug cats.

🐶Any pets?🐶
I have an american bulldog, 6 cats and 4 snakes. I also foster neonate kittens so there's often a few extras running around.

😸 Favorite animal and why?😸
CATS! They are perfect in every way.

✨Animal they would never get and why?✨
Birds - I am terrified.

🍔 If they could only eat one food forever, it would be lasagna. When Jess doesn't throw it out :P🍔

🏆 Hidden talent or hobby?
I am a very, very amateur mountain biker

Stay tuned next week to meet another team member. We are proud to have such a passionate, dedicated group of people caring for your pets! 💙

💙🐶Puppy Cuddles & Vet Snuggles! 🐶💙Say hello to the cutest little Bandog squad, getting all the love and care from our am...
07/02/2025

💙🐶Puppy Cuddles & Vet Snuggles! 🐶💙

Say hello to the cutest little Bandog squad, getting all the love and care from our amazing team! 🥰 Kaylah, Dr. Angela, and our lovely receptionist Di are on puppy duty, and we think they’re handling it like pros (even if it means being covered in puppy kisses and wiggles! 🐾).

These chunky bundles of joy are getting the best start in life with expert care and plenty of cuddles. We can’t wait to see them grow into strong, happy pups! 🦴✨

Who else wishes their job involved holding adorable puppies all day? 😍🐕

💖 Free Heartworm Testing – Protect Your Pet’s Heart This Valentine’s! 💖Love is in the air… but so are the mosquitoes! 🦟 ...
06/02/2025

💖 Free Heartworm Testing – Protect Your Pet’s Heart This Valentine’s! 💖

Love is in the air… but so are the mosquitoes! 🦟 With all the recent rain, mosquito numbers are rising, which means a higher risk of heartworm disease for our furry friends.

❤🪱What is heartworm disease?❤🪱
Heartworm is a serious, potentially fatal disease spread by mosquito bites. These worms grow in the heart and lungs, causing severe health issues—and it can be deadly if left untreated.

🩸🧪How do we test?🧪🩸
A quick blood test detects heartworm in just 10 minutes! And this February and March, thanks to Zoetis, we’re offering FREE heartworm testing—for pets who are switching from monthly prevention to the yearly injection. 💉

The annual injection provides long-lasting protection against heartworm, so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet’s heart is safe. ❤️🐶🐱

Show your pet some love this Valentine’s—book their Heartworm injection and free test today!

📅 Available all February and March. Promotion ends 31/3/25
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5 Thuringowa Drive
Townsville, QLD
4817

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+611300287738

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🎉 DermCare Hamper Competition Results Are In! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who entered our DermCare Hamper competition! We had an amazing response, and it’s finally time to reveal the lucky winner. Watch as Dr. Nell draws the winner from the cat in our video below! 🎥🐾 We’re so excited to share this moment with you. The winner will be taking home a DermCare Hamper, filled with products to spoil their pet. 🌟 And the winner is... 🥁 [Watch the video to find out!] Congratulations to our winner, and a huge thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for more exciting competitions and events coming your way! . . . . . #CompetitionResults #AndTheWinnerIs #Vet2UrPet #DermCare #PetHealth #WinnerAnnounced #PetCare #VeterinaryLife #PetGiveaway

🐾 Bath Time Tips & Tricks for Your Pet 🐾 Bathing is important for keeping your pet’s coat clean and maintaining their skin and coat health. We know it can sometimes be challenging, so here are some tips and tricks to make bath time easier for you and your furry family member: 🥜Lick Mats 🥜 Lick mats filled with your pet’s favorite treat, like pet-friendly peanut butter, can be stuck onto the wall of the bath to provide a distraction. This is especially useful if using a medicated shampoo with a 10-minute contact time, such as Malaseb® Medicated Shampoo or Pyohex® Medicated Shampoo. 🧽Use a Sponge 🧽 A sponge can help with lathering the shampoo into your pet's coat. When lathering, always add more water before adding more shampoo. 🐾Use a Face Towel 🐾 Most pets don’t like water being poured directly onto their face. Using a damp cloth to clean around the face is usually well tolerated and helps protect the eyes and ears from shampoo and water. 🐱🐶 Towel Wrapping 🐱🐶 If a 10-minute contact time is required, try wrapping your pet’s body in a towel during this time. This will make them feel warm and secure and also help prevent ingestion or inhalation of the shampoo. This technique is particularly useful for cats and puppies. 🎉Positive Reinforcement 🎉 Make bath time an enjoyable experience for your pet. Incorporate things they love, such as a game, their favorite toy, a massage, and plenty of treats! Don’t forget to praise your pet’s good behavior. By following these tips, you can turn bath time into a positive and stress-free experience for both you and your pet! . . . . . #PetCare #PetBathing #Vet2UrPet #HappyPets #HealthyPets

🎉 Win a Hamper of Pet Goodies! 🎉 We’ve teamed up with our friends at Dermcare to bring you a chance to win a hamper filled with goodies that your furbaby will love! 🐶 To enter the draw, all you need to do is: 1️⃣ Follow our page if you haven’t already 2️⃣ Like this post 3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments below who’d love to spoil their pet too! Each friend tag is one entry! It’s that simple! 😍 The winner will be randomly selected by Dr Nell and announced at the end of the month. Good luck to everyone! 🍀🐾 . . . . . #Vet2UrPet #CutestPetContest #PetLove #WinAHamper #PetGoodies

🐾 A Day in the Life of a Surgery Patient 🐾 Join us behind the scenes as we care for our furry friends undergoing surgery. From pre-op snuggles to post-op recovery, our dedicated team ensures every patient gets the best care and love they deserve. ❤️🐶 . . . . . #VetClinic #PetCare #SurgeryDay #AnimalHealth #FurryFriends"

😍Dr Bennett just loves having puppies in the clinic😍. Throwback to some of our Townsville Foster and Rehoming patients from last week getting a special treatment 😝 . . . . . #vet2urpetdaysurgery #HappyPets #PetLove #PetHealth #VetLife #vet #mobilevet #veterinary

Just some chihuahua nonsense to brighten your day 🐾🐶 . . . . . #HealthyPets #VetClinic #dogsofinstagram #townsville #townsvillevet #dogs #pets #PetLove #petlovers

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Vet2urPet🐾🎅 Wishing all our furry friends and their wonderful families a Paws-itively Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May your homes be filled with joy, love, and the comforting purrs and woofs of your beloved pets. Vet2urpet will be closing a couple days over Christmas. We will be closed from Monday 25th to Tuesday 26th and reopen on Wednesday 27th from 8am. Our vets and nurses will be taking a well deserved break. 🚨🚨Any emergencies please contact JCU 4781 3600🚨🚨 We apologize for any inconvenience caused during this time. 🎅🚑 Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your cherished companions. May your Christmas be filled with laughter, warmth, and precious moments with your furry family members. 🦴🎊 Wishing you a wagging-tail, purring-good, and feather-fluffing Christmas! Cheers to a joyful and pet-tastic holiday season! 🐾❤️ . . . . . #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #PetLove #VetCare #ChristmasCheer #FurryFriends #SeasonsGreetings

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Services available at your home: • Health/medical examinations • Puppy and Kitten care • Vaccinations & micro-chipping, Litter rates • Ultrasound, Diagnostics, Blood Profiles • Parasite prevention - Heartworm injections, flea/worm/tick control • Arthritis management & injections • Grooming (with sedation), nail trimming & a**l glands, wing clipping • Reproduction advice, AI, whelping care, pregnancy termination, Ultrasound • Eyes, ears, skin issues • Lameness problems • Nutrition & obesity control • Behavioural consults • Geriatric health care • Medical scripts • AQIS accredited for animal export • Animal hospital transfer for procedures • At-home euthanasia At our Vet Day Surgery: * Desexings - dogs & cats * Dentals - extractions, scale & polish * Caesarians - planned & emergency * Orthopaedics - Cruciate injuries, patella luxation, fracture repair, etc * Lump removals * Eye surgery * Soft-tissue surgery - bladder, intestinal, etc For more complex procedures, we have a experienced visiting surgeon that can offer the best surgical care for your pet at general practice prices!