Dog Rock Veterinary Hospital

31/03/2026

NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS

Opening Hours over Easter:
Thursday 2 April 2026 Open 8.30am-5pm
Friday 3 April 2026 Closed
Saturday 4 April 2026 Closed
Sunday 5 April 2026 Closed
Monday 6 April 2026 Closed
Tuesday 7 April 2026 Open 8.30am-5pm
For all emergencies please dial the clinic number: (08) 9842 2595. If we are closed, you will be directed to call our after-hours mobile and one of our Team will assist you.

Kind Regards
Dog Rock Veterinary Hospital

23/12/2025

To our lovely clients and furry friends, just a reminder that we will be closing at 12pm tomorrow, Wednesday 24 December, for any last minute needs or to pick up any medication that has already been requested. As usual we will be providing our after hours service over the festive period, please call 08 9842 2595 and you will be given instructions with what to do if it’s an emergency. We will be open again on Monday 29/12/25 at 8.30am. We wish everyone a Merry and safe Christmas 🎄

17/10/2025

NOTICE TO OUR VALUED CLIENTS

Starting Monday, 27 October 2025, Dog Rock Veterinary Hospital will be closing at 5:00 PM each weekday until further notice.

This change allows us to improve the care and service we provide during our opening hours, ensuring our team can continue to deliver the highest standard of veterinary care.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Thank you
Dog Rock Veterinary Hospital

09/04/2025

We have had a confirmed case of parvovirus yesterday and are aware there have been other cases in the Great Southern Region. Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that can result in severe and often fatal gastrointestinal disease, primarily affecting puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It is spread by direct contact with an affected dog or contact with a surface that the affected dog has contaminated and can survive for long periods of time in the environment.

Vaccination is by far and away the best way to prevent disease. It is extremely important that your dog is up to date with their vaccinations, particularly puppies who may not have had all their primary vaccinations and are the most vulnerable.

Please contact Dog Rock Vet on 9842 2595 if you need to make an appointment or want to check the vaccination status of your four legged family members!

20/01/2025

We are hiring a Veterinary Receptionist

An exciting opportunity is available for you to join the team at Dog Rock Veterinary Hospital, as a Veterinary Receptionist! Your friendly and approachable demeanour will be an asset as you act as a point of contact for clients and visitors. Your organisational skills will be applied, as you perform reception duties including answering phone calls, arranging appointments, and maintaining patient medical records on top of assisting with miscellaneous activities as required.

The opening hours of Dog Rock Veterinary Hospital are 8.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12pm Saturday. You will be needed mostly for afternoon work and also for full days when we have other staff on leave.

What you’ll bring to this role:
• A minimum of 3 years experience working in a busy Reception environment combined with proven strong customer service experience in a customer-facing role.
• Previous experience in a similar role in a veterinary hospital, or human health sector.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and ensure relevant information and ensure relevant records are appropriately maintained and up to date.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Organisational, time and workload management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
Please apply by submitting the documents below:
• A cover letter including a reference to how you are a suitable candidate for the Position and your availability.
• Your most recent resume (CV)
Applications should be sent by email to [email protected]

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position and applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

24/12/2024

To our lovely clients and furry friends, just a reminder that we will be closing at 12pm today, for any last minute needs or to pick up any medication that has already been requested. As usual we will be providing our after hours service over the festive period, please call 08 9842 2595 and you will be given instructions with what to do if it’s an emergency. We will be open again on Friday 27/12/24 at 8am. We wish everyone a Merry and safe Christmas 🎄

14/11/2024

New Annual Flea & Tick Injection available now. Please call Dog Rock Vet on 9842 2595 to make a booking with the Vet

26/10/2024

The City of Albany is urging dog owners to take stronger responsibility for their pets following a spate of concerning dog attacks highlighted by the findings of a significant dog attack in McKail.

From 1 July to 31 August 2024, 25 dog attacks were reported across Albany, including attacks on people, with seven more attacks recorded in just the first few weeks of October.

As Albany’s population grows and more people move into higher-density living areas, the importance of responsible dog ownership is more critical than ever.

Ensuring pets are properly contained and secured at all times is essential under the Dog Act, and failure to do so could result in significant legal and financial consequences.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3AcEnaS

04/07/2024

Unfortunately we have been affected by the power outage. We will be closing up now as we will have no lights and will be unable to provide an after hours service overnight tonight. We are so sorry for the inconvenience. If you have an emergency please try one of the other Vets in town as they may not be affected by the power outage.

24/01/2024

We have recently seen several confirmed cases of parvovirus and are aware there have been other cases in the Great Southern Region. Parvovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that can result in severe and often fatal gastrointestinal disease, primarily affecting puppies and unvaccinated dogs. It is spread by direct contact with an affected dog or contact with a surface that the affected dog has contaminated and can survive for long periods of time in the environment.

Vaccination is by far and away the best way to prevent disease. It is extremely important that your dog is up to date with their vaccinations, particularly puppies who may not have had all their primary vaccinations and are the most vulnerable.

Please contact Dog Rock Vet on 9842 2595 if you need to make an appointment or want to check the vaccination status of your four legged family members!

26/10/2023

We are looking for a new team member if anyone knows an experienced Vet Nurse looking for work. Please share this post. The link below is for the seek advertisement.

We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our busy small animal practice.