Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic

16/10/2025

These spring baby goats came to see Dr Hugh and nurse Yasmine for a debudding procedure. 🐐

When done at an early age, this procedure stunts the horns from growing- preventing them from developing large horns which can be dangerous to the goats themselves, their friends and people.

Under sedation and a local anaesthetic block to the area, a hot iron is used to burn the bud cells and prevent the horns from growing. The kids are then given a long acting pain relief and an antiseptic spray is applied and they are then woken up. They all act like nothing has happened!

13/10/2025

Dear Patch, his recovery is ongoing, but he is a fighter. The snakes 🐍 are out, so beware. We are so glad to be able to refer our ongoing cases that need continued care to Geelong Animal Emergency

🐍 Patch’s Lucky Escape! 💚

Patch was rushed to his local vet after collapsing at home. The quick-thinking team at Bannockburn Vet Clinic were able to diagnose snake envenomation and started treatment immediately.

He was then transferred to Geelong Animal Emergency for further treatment and around-the-clock intensive care while he recovered from the effects of the venom.

We’re so proud to work hand-in-hand with local vets like Bannockburn Vet Clinic to make sure pets like Patch get the best possible care — day or night! 🐾

11/10/2025

🐶🎓Puppy School at Bannockburn Veterinary Clinic 🎓🐶

Do you have a new puppy and thinking about enrolling in puppy school?

We have a new class starting this Saturday and would like to fill the 4 spots we have left!

Classes go for 6 weeks and are run by our dog trainer Caroline Cotter from Puzzled Dog Training.

Puppy school is not only a great way of learning and teaching your new puppy basic obedience but also offers socialisation with other dogs.

If you would like more information or are interested in enrolling please call our reception team on 52811221.

10/10/2025

Today we celebrate our nurses as we recognise Vet Nurse Day. 🥳 🎉 🩺

Frances, Annmarie, Alana, Jo, Lily, Chloe, Yas and Erin (not forgetting reception queen Louise!) and our Saturday team of Millie, Annah, Kylie and Alex all strive to provide your pets with the best care and support you, their parents, through every step. All while also keeping the vets organised and the clinic clean and tidy.... what a work load!

Without the help and commitment of this amazing bunch, the clinic wouldn't be what it is.

To all our nurses, we thank you for all you do. Give a shout out to our team to show your appreciation too!

09/10/2025

Adorable Amber is a long standing patient of ours and we love seeing her at the clinic. Recently though, Amber was diagnosed with a VERY LARGE bladder stone. Amber had been treated for a urinary tract infection, but when it failed to respond to antibiotics, Dr Kylie took an xray of her abdomen and found this large stone occupying her bladder.

Amber had successful surgery to remove the bladder stone (called a cystotomy) and at her 2 week recheck, she was a happy girl with her large smile back.

05/10/2025

This mumma cow needed help delivering this baby recently when a downward flexed head was preventing it from entering the world in a timely fashion. Dr Charlie and vet nurse Chloe used some manipulation techniques (retropulsion), muscles 💪, and calving chains to get the bent head back into position to allow the safe delivery of this lovely large heifer calf. 🐮🐄

If you notice your cow struggling to give birth, please do not hesitate to call the clinic on 5281 1221 📞

01/10/2025

Our October newsletter is out now in your email inbox or you can access it via this link:

25/09/2025

Who said anything about Cats vs Dogs? Dear Dolly is very proud to be cheering on her CATS friends in Saturdays AFL Grand Final!!! 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️😻

We are closed tomorrow (Friday) for the Public Holiday. For any emergencies, please contact Geelong Animal Emergency on 5222 2139 OR Geelong Animal Referral Services on 4219 2169.

19/09/2025

Wishing our dear receptionist Amber the best of luck on her next adventure.

Always a smiling friendly face to greet you to our clinic and a memory for names and faces of both parents but most importantly pets, she will be deeply missed by us all at the clinic. 💐

Best wishes Amber.

01/09/2025

Our September newsletter is out in your email inbox or you can access it via this link

https://bannockburnveterinaryclinic.createsend1.com/t/r-e-thklulyk-l-r/

29/08/2025

Sometimes waking up from surgery is a glamorous event!

24/08/2025

📣Attention Bellarine Peninsula Farmers ‼️

We are looking for expressions of interest for the provision of services for a large animal routine procedure run day in your area.

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Please call the clinic on 5281 1221 to register your interest and what services you require. Once we have enough interest, we will schedule a 'Run Day which we hope to make a regular service going forward.

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