North Hill Vet Clinic

05/06/2026

Is anyone perhaps missing a Muscovy duck? This cute little guy was picked up by a worried motorist. Please give our clinic a call if he belongs to you.🐣

29/05/2026

25/05/2026

Meet our amazing receptionist Ash! She is amazing and kind and we couldn't do what we do without her!

19/05/2026

🐾 The Importance of Regular Health Checks 🩺

Our pets age much faster than we do, which is why regular veterinary check-ups are so important. Routine examinations can help with the early detection of conditions such as heart disease, kidney and liver disease, dental disease, arthritis, lumps and bumps, and even certain cancers before they become more serious. Annual blood testing is also a valuable tool that helps us pick up underlying issues early, often before pets even show obvious signs at home.

Recently, our beloved clinic cat Charlie was in for her own health check and blood tests to make sure she’s staying in tip-top shape and ready to continue her very important job of demanding attention from clients in the waiting room… or simply climbing straight onto your lap uninvited. 😸

While Charlie is usually an absolute sweetheart, she becomes extremely spicy when restraint is involved, so our wonderful nurses Bella and Sophie had to negotiate peace treaties with plenty of treats afterwards. We’re very happy to report that Charlie passed her health check with flying colours! 💚

19/05/2026

Meet our hard working Nurse Bella. She's passionate about her role and is always ready to help. No task is too big for Bella!!!

16/05/2026

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13/05/2026

Sweet Echo recently came to see us after her family noticed she just was not herself. She had become lethargic and quiet and was progressively getting worse. After a thorough examination and diagnostic testing, Dr. Mia diagnosed Echo with a suspected Red-Bellied Black Snake bite.

Many people associate snake bites with the warmer months, but snake envenomation can still occur during cooler weather, especially during milder autumn days. In Echo’s case, Dr. Mia suspected she had actually been bitten approximately 24hours prior to presentation, which can happen with some Red-Bellied Black Snake envenomations where signs may initially appear vague or delayed.

Red-Bellied Black Snake venom contains toxins that can cause significant muscle damage (myotoxicity) and destruction of red blood cells (haemolysis). The liver and kidneys often work extremely hard to process and clear these toxins from the body.

Unfortunately, antivenom is most effective against venom that is still circulating freely in the bloodstream. Once venom has already attached to tissues and caused damage, the antivenom cannot reverse that injury — it can only bind the remaining unbound venom. Because of this, Echo required several days of intensive supportive care in hospital while her body worked hard to recover.

During her stay with us, Echo quickly stole the hearts of our entire team. She was an absolute sweetheart from day one, and we loved seeing her become a little stronger each day. Due to the muscle breakdown and inflammation caused by the venom, she was understandably very sore and uncomfortable at times, so supportive nursing care made a huge difference which our nurses happily provided. Good bedding, pain relief, IV fluids, careful monitoring, and lots of love were all important parts of her recovery. They say it takes a village to raise a child, well here at North Hill it takes a team to ensure the best possible outcome.

Echo’s family visited her every single day, and after 4 days in hospital she was finally reunited with her very excited family at home. Since discharge, she has continued recovering with medications to support her organs and ongoing rest.

Today Echo returned for repeat blood tests, and we are incredibly happy to say she is well on the road to recovery and getting back to her happy self again.

Thank you to Echo’s wonderful family for trusting us with her care — and thank you, Echo, for being such a brave girl. 💚

13/05/2026

Is your pet on the right diet? 🐾

Good nutrition is essential for both cats and dogs, supporting everything from healthy digestion and weight management to skin health, allergies, kidney care, and joint support.

At North Hill Vet Clinic, we stock a range of specialised veterinary diets tailored to your pet’s individual health needs.

Our team can help recommend the most suitable nutrition plan to keep your furry family members healthy and thriving!

Speak with us in clinic to learn more about the best diet options for your pet.

08/05/2026

We’re making vet care more convenient for our clients at North Hill Vet Clinic 🐾

We now offer Afterpay with flexible Pay in 4 options available, helping you manage your pet’s care with ease when you need it most.

Ask our team in clinic for more information. 💙

07/05/2026

Meet our happy little Grace......a smile is always guaranteed from her!!!! :)