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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am - 12pm

Trafalgar & Newborough Veterinary Centres

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Trafalgar & Newborough Veterinary Centres

Compassionate healthcare and advice for your furry family and farm. Wes established a branch clinic to the Trafalgar Centre in Newborough in 1979.
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The Trafalgar Veterinary Centre was originally a one vet practice established in 1949 by Dr Wes Southgate. In February 1984 Dr Peter McCourt purchased the Centre. Dr Gee Tawfik joined in 1990 and became co-practice owner in 1991. In 2018 Dr Gee Tawfik became sole owner after Dr Peter McCourt retired. Dr Jared Waddell-Smith and Dr Jackson Chuo are now co-owners after purchasing the clinic from Dr G

ee Tawfik in 2021. Today the Trafalgar Veterinary Centre is open from 8.30am to 6:30pm Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 5:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10am to 12pm Saturdays. Our Newborough branch hours are from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Puppy Preschool is run by our very own Dr Kerrie Piper on Tuesday nights. The clinic offers an out of hour service for emergencies concerning any species with all emergency consultations conducted from the Trafalgar Centre.

04/11/2024

CLOSED FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Please note both clinics will be closed today for the public holiday. For any emergencies please call 0418 515 518.

We will be open as normal on Wednesday. Bookings and medication requests can be made online 24/7 via the links on our website

https://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/contactus

31/10/2024

👻 🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

Elvis wanted to participate in trick or treat at the clinic today. Of course there were treats for a good boy like Elvis (no tricks)!

24/10/2024

Cute puppy post alert! 🐶

This gorgeous litter of Border Collie puppies came in for their 6 week health checks, microchipping and C3 vaccinations with Dr Alinda this week.

Though they look like happy and healthy fluffballs now, they did have a slightly rocky start to life.

Despite being under the care of an extremely experienced breeder some veterinary intervention was required.

When the big day came around, mum required extra assistance in the form of an emergency caesarean. Luckily, Dr Charli, Dr Jess and nurse Kaitlyn were on the job! The caesarean went well and all seven pups and mum recovered nicely.

Unfortunately, two days later, three puppies represented sick and were diagnosed with hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). Nurse Bron assisted Dr Jared and Dr Kerrie to resuscitate and stabilise them. It was determined that mum was not producing enough milk, and that supplement feeding was required. This may sound simple but it meant that the breeder had to feed all seven puppies through the day and night. Needless to say, she didn't get much sleep at all!

Luckily, all the hard work paid off and they've since grown into the adorable puppies you see now!

We wish this beautiful litter well on their next adventure - meeting their new families!

11/10/2024

✨✨HAPPY VET NURSE DAY✨✨

We don't mean to brag but we reckon we have the best veterinary nurses at our clinic!

These wonderful women share amongst them a diverse range of knowledge, skills and hidden talents! With their expertise, we are able to provide the best patient care for your special pet.

So to Alison, Bron, Brooke, Charlotte, Jo-Anne, Kat, Kaitlyn, Lee and Rachael:

Thank you for all that you do and for bringing your best everyday! We'd all be lost without you!

01/10/2024

Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day!

So we thought it would be time for a long overdue introduction of our dynamic duo at reception!

✨✨ Alicia and Amanda ✨✨

A veterinary receptionist is a two word job title however the reality is that they are that and so much more. These two wonderful women make everything happen at the clinic and it's hard to imagine how we ever functioned without them!

If we were to list all the tasks that Alicia and Amanda complete day to day, we'd probably go over the word count for this post so we won't do that. In a simple summary - they coordinate the flow of the clinic and ensure that your sick pets get the care that they need.

They're always there to welcome you into the clinic with a friendly face, they're there to celebrate the happy moments like an exciting new addition to the family, but also provide much needed comfort during tough moments with a sick pet.

Alicia and Amanda take on so much but always start and end each day with a can-do attitude and a bright smile that lights up the room.

Please join us in celebrating these absolute rockstars!! ⭐ Alicia and Amanda, thank you for all that you do! 💕

27/09/2024

Our clinics are closed today for the public holiday but we will be open tomorrow at Trafalgar from 10am - 12pm Saturday

As always a vet and nurse will be available for emergencies only on 0418 515 518

Have a lovely and safe weekend!

02/09/2024

Hello everyone.

It looks like the clinic at Trafalgar should have power and reception again so we will be open today unless anything changes.

At the moment Newborough is still without power so we will remain closed there until power is restored.

Please be patient with us as we expect our phone lines to be busy today playing catch up from the weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to being operational again!

01/09/2024

** Update - power restored Tuesday morning **

Hi everyone, we hope you are all staying safe.

The weather has taken our power at Trafalgar and Newborough, including our phones and internet access. At this time we are closed at both clinics, probably until Tuesday morning, pending return of power and internet.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

27/08/2024

It must be the week for eyelids! Patches is suspected to have had an altercation with a fence, giving herself a pretty nasty eyelid laceration.

It’s looking much better after a clean up and repair under local anaesthetic. Some injections for pain and infection, and then she was straight back out into the paddock.

23/08/2024

Say hello to Roxy, who spent the day with us at Newborough today. She had a tumour grow rapidly on her eyelid over the last couple of weeks, and had surgery with Dr Jared today.

She is an absolute sweetheart and had one last cuddle with nurse Rachael before heading home.🐶❤️

26/07/2024

🦷August our dental health month is fast approaching! 🦷

We will be doing FREE dental health checks during the month of August with FREE samples while stocks last!

A free dental health check involves a 10min consultation with one of our veterinarians. The vet will assess the health of your family pet’s teeth and provide you with a dental health assessment, treatment recommendations and preventative care options.

Have you noticed any bad breath? Or is your pet eating slower than they used to? This could be a sign of dental disease. Don’t miss out on free professional advice!

** Please note: If you have another concern you wish to discuss with our veterinarians in regards to your pet’s health you will need to book a consultation.

11/06/2024

Need to order more food, medication or parasite control for your pet?

Did you know you can now place an order on our new online ordering system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

For orders through our Trafalgar clinic:
https://pawsapp.com.au/RequestDetails?ClinicId=4723&ClinicBusinessGroupId=1&IsIframe=false&Style=1-Group.css

For orders through our Newborough clinic:
https://pawsapp.com.au/RequestDetails?ClinicId=5731&ClinicBusinessGroupId=1&IsIframe=false&Style=1-Group.css

Once your order has been processed, you will receive a notification when your order is ready to pick up. If we require any further information we may contact you for more details.

Please note that your pet requires a 6 monthly recheck for prescription medications. Some requests may take a few business days to process, especially if they are not in stock. If you require an item urgently, we would recommend that you call the relevant clinic.

10/06/2024

Did you see our Pumpkin advocating for routine health checks of senior felines in the latest Traf District News?

If you missed it you can read his interesting story below!
(Don't worry Pumpkin is fine) 👑🐱💕

A medical case study: featuring Pumpkin
By Dr. Jared Waddell-Smith

Many of you will remember Pumpkin – that orange and white fluffball who used to roam the clinic looking regal and important.

You may then also recall that he had a fiery streak in him – he was best not disturbed when resting, and the occasional paw swipe occurred for those who approached too quickly, or just if he was having a bad day.

Pumpkin retired from clinic life 2 years ago. At the respectable age of 16 he is now living a life of leisure in Shady Creek. He has a chance to go outside under supervision, and spends his nights sitting on laps in front of the TV with warmth from the wood heater.

About 2 months ago, it was noticed that he was becoming more aggressive. If his captive human dared move him so they could reposition themselves, he would come back and attack with a menacing bite. At first this was put down to just ‘Pumpkin being Pumpkin’, even though for the most part he has been well-behaved in his new home.

He came in for a health check at the clinic, and he had lost 600g in weight since last year.

His previous blood test results were reviewed. For a number of years he has had a very slight increase in one of his kidney enzymes, but on his blood test result from last year this had normalised for the first time. His thyroid hormone had not been checked since he changed homes 2 years ago.

A repeat blood test was ran, and Pumpkin has now been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. This disease occurs when the thyroid gland develops growths which secrete too much thyroid hormone. In people, the opposite is much more common (hypOthyroidism) where there is not enough thyroid hormone.

Excessive thyroid hormone causes an over-active metabolism, and symptoms can include weight loss despite a normal or ravenous appetite, altered behaviour such as roaming and crying through the night, aggression, poor coat health, vomiting and muscle weakness. On a more medical level, it can also cause high blood pressure which can lead to damage to organs such as kidneys and the eyes, sometimes leading to permanent blindness.

The changed kidney value last year was a small clue towards Pumpkin’s possible diagnosis, because increased blood pressure from hyperthyroidism sometimes artificially lowers the kidney markers on a blood test.

The good news to report – three weeks after starting treatment, Pumpkin’s aggression at night has completely resolved, his thyroid hormone levels have returned to normal, he has gained back 180g and thankfully there has been no deterioration in his kidney markers.

The most common treatment for hyperthyroidism is daily medication, in either oral tablets or liquid, or a cream which can be rubbed onto the ears. This is an ongoing treatment for life.

There is also the option of a permanent cure. We can refer cats to a clinic where they are given radioactive iodine. This destroys the abnormal thyroid tissue and is successful at permanently curing the condition in over 95% of cases from a single treatment.

Having results from a blood test performed when a pet is healthy, gives us a baseline value specific to that patient, which can be compared to if they are unwell in future.

Consider a blood test as part of your cat’s health care plan, especially for those over 7 years of age.

07/06/2024

👑 Please note we will be closed this coming Monday the 10th of June for the King's Birthday public holiday.
As always a vet will be available for emergencies only.
We will be open as normal on Tuesday 11th.
Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! 👑🐱🐶

15/05/2024

Hi everyone, we have meetings and staff training scheduled today between 12noon and 3pm.
The clinic will be closed to customers during this time.
If you have an emergency with your pet or livestock during these hours, please phone 0418515518.
We are open again between 3pm and 6:30pm.
Thank you for your understanding.

12/05/2024

Wishing all the wonderful mothers out there a happy mother's day! Special shoutout to the mothers in our clinic - Kerrie, Lee, Jo-Anne, Alison and Amanda. Thank you for all that you do each and every day! ❤️😍

01/05/2024

We’d like to introduce some new faces to the clinic.
Dr Jess Thek on the left who joined us in February, and vet nurse Kaitlyn on the right who joined us in December.
They bring a wonderful enthusiasm to the clinic, be sure to say hello when you’re next in!

23/04/2024

Please note both our Trafalgar & Newborough Centres will be closed for the Anzac Day public holiday this Thursday 25th of April. A vet will be available as always for emergencies only. We will be open as normal on Friday.

Address

Trafalgar, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

Telephone

+61356331327

Website

http://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/

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Videos

Listen to that purr! Little Winnie came in for desexing this week and was enjoying some TLC from our nurses. 🐱💕

How adorable is this precious little sugar glider having a drink! This cutie was brought in for some treatment by our vets. Good news he is doing really well and is now in the hands of one of our wonderful wildlife carers. 💕

It's International Dogs' Day today! Share with us a photo of your dog enjoying today 💕🐾

We often hear that pets have recovered quicker than expected after surgery, which for most will be due to modern anaesthetics and good pain relief. This is Mimic, less than an hour after her desexing operation at Newborough last week. Volume on to hear the purrs! 🐱😻

Have you booked your FREE dental health check up yet for your fur baby? 🦷 🐱 🐶 The end of our dental health month is fast approaching! These free checks are only available till Monday the 31st! We still have lots of FREE dental goodies available! Including Troy Plaque Off samples, Oravet Chews, Hills t/d for both dogs and cats! Also keep in mind we still have covid restrictions in place. We can only have one adult per consult and a limit to 15mins. 😷 Call us at either Trafalgar or our Newborough centres to make your appointment! 📞

Creepy crawlers! Does anyone know what this is? Video captured by Dr Jackson through our microscope. 🔬

It was too difficult to pick one winner, so after generating a shortlist, we assigned the task to our clinic canine consultant. Each colour cloth was assigned to a potential winner and Solan was asked to bring back his choice. Even Solan couldn’t decide on just one, so we have three runner up prizes as well. Winners announced shortly 🤩