Adelaide Veterinary Specialist & Referral Centre

04/11/2024

Exciting news! 🐾

AVSARC is now co-located with Greencross Vet Centre.

Access all your vet care needs in one space.💚

Watch this space for more updates!

07/05/2024

Welcome back Dr. Meyers!

🦁🌿 Guess who's back from his wild safari adventure? Our very own surgeon, Dr. Bruce Meyers, fresh off dodging lions and negotiating with elephants (well, maybe not negotiating, but definitely admiring)!

Bruce took a well-deserved break in South Africa with his family and is now back at AAERC (our sister clinic), ready to care for our furry friends of the tamer variety —and perhaps share a few tales from his own jungle escapades!
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Contact our sister clinic AAERC

☎8371 0333
📍119 Anzac Hwy, Kurralta Park SA 5037

26/12/2023

Here at AVSARC and AAERC we have to get creative with our bandaging! Bessie is a 9 year old Toy Poodle who was seen by our dermatology department due to her chronic ear infections. It was recommended she receive a bilateral Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy to remove her ear canals and middle ear. She was referred to our surgery department who performed both surgical removals in one sitting. Bessie made a great recovery, and while her hearing may be gone so is her chronic pain and discomfort, and she is much happier for it. Thank you to Bessie’s and referring vet for sending us this case, we are glad we could make a difference to Bessie’s comfort and health.

20/12/2023

Would you believe this 8 year old Border Collie had spinal surgery two weeks ago?


Ollie presented to the Adelaide Animal Emergency and Referral Centre after his owners noticed he had reduced function of his back legs and pain around his lower back after sideswiping a wall cornering too fast . He was referred to the surgery department for further imaging and assessment. Dr. Bruce Meyers arranged for a contrast CT which showed an acute traumatic disc extrusion located between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae. A disc extrusion happens when part of the disc fails and is displaced into the spinal canal compressing the spinal cord resulting in varying degrees of sensory and motor function .In Ollie’s case, a large haematoma (localised bleeding outside of the blood vessels) was also found. This required a very intricate and precise surgery to remove the disc matter and replace with a fat graft. Ollie was in great hands with Dr Meyers who has performed this procedure extensively and made a remarkable recovery. He can now spend Christmas pain free and mobile with his family…just stay away from the Christmas pudding Ollie!

13/11/2023

Who said “stirrups” were only for horses!

Our most recent Surgery Rounds presented by Dr Bruce Meyers and Team Leader Rhonda Ponder was warmly received by our talented attendees. It was a fun filled informative evening covering the finer details on applying Modified Robert Jones bandages.

Interested in joining us next time? Our Surgery Rounds feature every month or so on a different topic, get in touch to see what is coming up next!

10/11/2023

08/11/2023

Meet Matilda! A seven year old Spoodle who is a devoted assistance dog to her doting mum.

Matilda was seen initially by our Dermatology department with a history of chronic ear infections affecting the outer and middle ear. She subsequently began to suffer from vestibular syndrome and an associated head tilt. The loss of balance cause by this very debilitating and painful condition often lead to her falling over. Chronic ear infections may be hard to control and in some cases the only viable treatment plan is to remove the entire ear canal and middle ear, in a surgery commonly referred to as TECABO or Total Ear Canal Ablation and Bulla Osteotomy.

This was performed by our referral surgeon, Dr Bruce Meyers and his surgical team. We recently saw Matilda for her suture removal and not only has she made a great recovery but her head tilt has significantly improved and her mum feels she has a new lease on life! She now can enjoy running down at the beach and playing with her fur friend at home without the worry of pain and inflammation in her ear.

Thankyou to Matilda’s mum and her regular vet for the referral of this case. We are so happy to hear how well she is going.

12/10/2023

Congratulations to our Surgical Team Leader Rhonda Ponder for winning Veterinary Nurse of the year! You’re a superstar ⭐️

🎉 **Congratulations to Rhonda-Anne Ponder: 2023 Veterinary Nurse/Technician of the Year!** 🎉

It is with great excitement that we announce Rhonda Ponder as the well-deserved recipient of the 2023 Veterinary Nurse/Technician of the Year Award! 🐾

Rhonda's journey through the veterinary field has been nothing short of remarkable. Her tireless commitment to the well-being of animals and her contributions to the veterinary community have truly set her apart.

Read more about Rhonda here: https://www.vnca.asn.au/about-veterinary-nursing/vet-nurse-of-the-year/

29/09/2023

Come visit us at PetBarn Mile End this Saturday between 9am - 1pm to talk to our veterinary staff.

Ask a question about your furry family member, have a chat about the amazing services we offer and pick up a goodie bag! Look forward to seeing you there!

21/09/2023

Come see us at PetBarn Mile End this Saturday to ask a nurse any questions about your furry friend and hear about the amazing services we offer!

20/09/2023

Meet our Surgeon - Dr Bruce Meyers?! 🩺👨‍⚕️

His interests lie particularly in the fields of orthopaedics, neurosurgery, soft tissue surgery and reconstructive surgery.

So, here is a little more about Bruce's background…

Bruce relocated to Adelaide in January 2022 with his wife, daughter and their three dachshunds, yes he’s a Dachshund lover!

Bruce qualified as a veterinarian in 1993 and completed his Master’s Degree in Small Animal Surgery in 2008 at the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort). He is registered as a Specialist Veterinary Surgeon with the South African Veterinary Council. Immediately after specialising, Bruce started St Helier Veterinary Hospital and Specialist Centre, and designed and project managed the establishment of a state-of-the-art Veterinary Hospital. Over the time Bruce was there he established and maintained an incredible reputation with both the Veterinarians in the area and the public at large.

From a personal perspective, Bruce is a keen mountain biker, loves kite surfing, the ocean and spending time with his family.

If you are interested in seeking surgical advice and treatment options about your pet from Dr Bruce, please ask your regular veterinarian for a referral. Alternatively, if you’re a vet in need of any advice on a case or even help with further interpretation on radiographs, please reach out as he is more than happy to help!

Call (08) 8132 0533

28/08/2023