Winchelsea Veterinary Hospital

12/01/2024

Pets are OUT AND ABOUT this holiday season. So be sure that if you havent already to MICROCHIP your pet....very important as this increases the chances of reuniting a lost pet with their owner and saves a lot of hassle picking them up from the pound!
Contact us today if you havent microchipped your pet or registered them with the council.
Fines may apply if your pet ends up at the council for pick up.
We do not hold pets that do not have a microchip so please be aware that this is very important!

08/01/2024

We offer a wide range of dental procedures at WVH including specialist dental advice and services if needed.
Please contact us today for a nurse assessment of your pets teeth and if we need to go further with either dental hygiene products of a dental clean.
Most animals require at least a scale and polish every 5-6 years. If your pet has smelly breath this may be something to think about!
Contact us on 03) 42186804

03/01/2024

SOME TIPS to think about when trying to remove urine stains! If your pet is staining or soiling the furniture/ rug/ bedding.... it is very important the right enzymatic products are used.....
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30/12/2023

29/12/2023

Some Pet Safety tips for New Years so make sure you keep these in mind!!! Look after your pets this New years! #2024
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28/12/2023

Tis the season for pet toxin consumption. It is VERY handy to have the Poison Helpline number on hand in case of ANY emergency ingestion and for advice.
1300 869 739
These things do happen and best to act promptly!!!
Toxins can range from human medications, chemicals found in the garden shed, rodenticides and even normal fruits/ veges and foods we consume!

23/12/2023

We are now closed until Wednesday 27th Dec. For any emergencies contact:
- Geelong Animal Emergency 03) 52222139 OR
- Greencross Werribee 03) 87211414

Stay safe and Merry Christmas!
WVH team

17/12/2023

From our family to yours we wish you a VERY MERRY Christmas season and we hope that 2024 is a prosperous one!
We thank the growing community for all their support this year and will continue to provide a quality service to every patient we see.

Dr Candice is also now on maternity leave. She is still visiting and supporting the team in 2024.

We will continue to provide the very best to our patients in 2024 as well as our growing grooming services.

We wish you all the very best this Christmas season and thankyou again for all of your support!!!

Lots of love,
Dr Candice, Dr Jess, Dr Penelope, Practice Manager Maddison, Nurse Jess, Nurse Justyna, Nurse Kellie, groomer Susie, admin Kathy and maintenance man Rod.

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12/12/2023

Don’t be mistaken with baby birds learning how to fly! Leave be as mum is most likely not far away!

06/12/2023

LIMITED PLACES LEFT BEFORE XMAS!!!!
Book in NOW to avoid disappointment.
We only have a few places on the 13th and 14th and 20th and 21st left so to avoid disappointment book in now!
03) 42186804.

04/12/2023

Get in before the end of the year!
Taking grooming bookings now!

03/12/2023

A great day champainting and launch for the WVH Xmas breakup … such a great team and such good fun! 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄❤️❤️❤️

30/11/2023

Our phones are DOWN please email us on [email protected] for a call back

26/11/2023

TAKING GROOMING BOOKINGS THIS WEEK and up until Christmas on Wednesdays and Thursdays with our WONDERFUL groomer Susie!
Call 03) 42186804 and ensure your canine is booked in before the Christmas last minute rush!

07/11/2023

Wednesdays and Thursdays we make dogs feel their best! Woo doesn't like a hair cut and wash!
For bookings call 03) 42186804!
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06/11/2023

WVH will be CLOSED for the Melbourne Cup Holiday and reopen Wednesday 8th of November 🐎🐎

02/11/2023

Every breed, every size!!
Book your dog in for a spruce today with our amazing groomer Susie.
Wednesday and Thursdays.
Contact us on 03) 42186804.

31/10/2023

Snake bite - be prepared this summer!
Now that the weather is warming up, and a warmer than normal summer is forecast, snakes will start to wake up and you might see them out and about more. The venom in a snake is much stronger and the glands are much fuller at the beginning of summer.
Dogs will often try to chase or kill snakes resulting in snake bites usually to the dog’s face and legs. Cats, being hunters chase anything that wiggles past, so are also quite susceptible to snake bites.
The sort of reaction your pet has to a snake bite is determined by a number of factors: the type of snake, the amount of venom injected and the site of the snake bite. Generally the closer the bite is to the heart the quicker the venom spreads to the rest of the body.
Signs of snake bite include:
Sudden weakness followed by collapse
Shaking or twitching of the muscles and difficulty blinking
Vomiting
Loss of bladder and bowel control
Dilated pupils
Paralysis
Blood in urine.
If you think your pet has been bitten by a snake you should keep them calm and quiet and take them straight to your vet. The chances of recovery are much greater if your pet is treated early, with some pets making a recovery within 48 hours. Pets left untreated have a much lower survival rate and many die. Do NOT wash the wound or apply a tourniquet.
If you can identify the snake, tell your vet what type of snake it is — but don’t try to catch or kill the snake, as you may end up getting bitten yourself! Your vet can perform a blood or urine test that can identify whether your animal has been bitten and the type of snake responsible.
Once the snake has been identified your vet can administer antivenom. Please be warned that antivenom is expensive and will result in a large veterinary bill, so it is best to try and keep your pets safe and away from snakes in the first place. Some pet insurance companies cover snake bite, so if you live in an area where snakes are common, we advise you to take out a pet insurance policy. Please call our friendly team on 4218 6804 if you suspect your pet has been bitten.

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29/10/2023

GROOMING WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS! BOOK NOW!
03) 42186804!

16/10/2023

Check out OUR WONDERFUL TEAM AT Winchelsea Veterinary Hospital....with all our pooches!! We are proud to provide a range of quality services in pet health care, preventative medicine and of course our extensive grooming services.

Founder Dr Candice, associate veterinarians Dr Jess and Dr Penelope, Practice manager Maddison, Nurse Justyna, Nurse Jess, Nurse Kellie, Groomer Susie, HR manager Kathy and maintenance manager Rod, strive to provide a quality service and will welcome you to our practice with your beloved pet.

We are open 8am - 6pm weekdays and Saturday morning hours found when available on Google.

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Find us at www.winchelseavethospital.com.au 🪺💐🌞🐕‍🦺🐈🪶🐓🐎🐩🦮🦚🐇🕊🐾🐾🐾🐾

12/10/2023

STAFF PROFILE - Meet our new vet Dr PENELOPE!

Dr. Penelope grew up local(ish) in Derrinallum, moving to sunny Townsville for uni where she graduated from James Cook University with her Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 2015. Ultimately it was the dairy cows that brought her back down this way, and she has been living and working in Colac ever since as a mixed animal vet.

Penelope has recently completed her Post Graduate Certificate in small animal emergency and critical care from the University of Melbourne in 2022, and has a special interest in all things Golden Retriever, minimizing stress to patients, pain management and preventative healthcare.

Penelope lives in Colac with her boyfriend Joel, Garry (Golden Retriever) and Sadie (a Timboon special mix). In winter you’ll find them at the Birregurra football and netball, and in Summer usually all things involving boats, fishing, water sports and camping – you might spot Garry surfing some waves on the coast.

Dr Penelope looks forward to meeting you and your pets :)

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10/10/2023

FUN FACT ABOUT TEETH! Enquire with us today about our dental check service - free Nurse dental checks to give you an idea if your dog may need a dental or vet consultation.
Don't leave it too late!

15/09/2023

What a beautiful new mum! Lulu presented yesterday with 3 beautiful puppies! Motherhood seems to come natural to this new mum! 🐶🐕🐾

13/09/2023

What a sad face! Little Georgie the Frenchy got her cherry eye fixed this week with Dr Jess! And a little procedure to help open her nasal passages so she can breathe a lot easier. Well done Dr Jess and team! 🐕🐕🐕🐶👀👀👀

01/09/2023

Farewell Dr Kelly Hedrich who has been an integral part of our hospital for almost 3 years. We appreciate all of her dedication to her clients and patients and hope to see her around again! All the best for the future! 🏥💜💜💜

28/08/2023

Your local veterinary hospital is here for all of your pets needs! With our extensive list of veterinary and grooming services we pride ourselves on providing quality and comprehensive care.
Contact us today any animal related enquiries. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

21/08/2023

NOW OPEN 5 DAYS!!!!

14/08/2023

More than just a veterinary hospital - we provide a selection of local services and convenience to the Winchelsea Community.
Please call us on 03) 42186804 for all of your pets health needs.