Bathurst Central Animal Hospital

05/01/2026

Help me find my human.. this place is a dive.!
I jumped into a random backyard in kelso and they were kind enough to try get me home , but after no luck door knocking and BARC being closed I’ve come to find myself here at BCAH.
My microchip isn’t up to date but the lady who has my mother has given my dad’s name (Allen) and number ( disconnected) to the nurses .
So please if you know how to get me home call the clinic in the morning 🥰
( will need proof of ownership)

31/12/2025

Our friends over in Orange have some adorable fur babies looking for their furever homes 🥰🐾

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 🎄

Thank you for trusting us with the care of your beloved pets throughout the year. We are so grateful for our wonderful clients and there fur children we get to see and treat.

We would also like to sincerely thank you for the beautiful Christmas wishes, thoughtful cards, delicious chocolates, treats and kind gifts we have received they truly mean so much to our team and are very appreciated ❤️

We hope you and your families enjoy a safe, happy and relaxing Christmas. Please give your furry family members an extra cuddle from us 🐶🐱✨BCAH 🎁

17/12/2025

Belle .. look at this little face 🥰🐾

Hello… I’m Belle. 🐾

I’m a 6-year-old lady with a soft heart, a quiet spirit, and the tiniest meow you might ever hear. People tell me I’m gentle, kind, and full of love — and I hope that’s what you notice first about me. 💛

Life hasn’t always been easy, when I arrived at BARC I was a little rough around the edges. The nice humans helped clean me up, and they told me my long fluffy fur will grow back soon. But honestly… what I want even more than my fur is a home. A place where I finally feel safe enough to stretch out, purr softly, and be loved every day.

I adore affection — soft pets, warm hands, someone who doesn’t mind when I lean in just a little closer. I’m not loud or demanding; I just quietly hope someone will choose me. Sometimes I sit in my kennel and imagine what it would feel like to have a family again… a family who sees the sweetness in me and wants to share their life with a gentle soul like mine. 🌼

If you’re looking for a soft-hearted, affectionate cat who just wants a cozy spot and someone to love, I’m waiting here at BARC.
Maybe your home is the one I’ve been dreaming of. 🏡✨

— Belle

For more information and to book an appointment to meet Belle, please call BARC on 6333 6190.

16/12/2025

📞 During to staffing shortages, We’re trialling having our phones divert at 9:00am to allow our team to focus on surgery admissions and patient care during this busy time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time 🐾

06/12/2025

HOT AND STORMY WEATHER WARNING:
With very hot days forecast this week and strong winds in many regions, we need to give a ‘hydrating’ thought to our precious wildlife.

BE WILDLIFE AWARE
As we know, water is essential for wildlife to thrive across our state.
If you can, placing water in safe place around your yard or on your veranda for heat stressed wildlife.

A small shallow bowl of water in a shaded spot, away from pets, will allow birds, lizards and other wildlife to find some relief, especially late in the afternoon or first thing in the morning. Importantly, please place a rock or brick in the middle of the bowl to allow smaller animals and insects to climb out of the water as needed.

Be alert and aware of wildlife moving areas and across roads at dawn and dusk. In spring they are looking for mates, food and on hot days shade and clean water!

If you see a heat stressed or injured native animal, please call your local wildlife rescue hotline for advice.

Not sure who to call? Please download the free ifaw Wildlife Rescue App which will provide basic advice and help you local your closest wildlife rescue group.

And please, stay safe and hydrated!

03/12/2025

🌯🐾 Wednesday Wraps! 🐾🌯
Serving up three fresh Tonkinese mix burritos wrapped, warm and way too adorable! 😻💕

These little cuties are all snug after their big day at the clinic, and honestly… we might start a new menu item:
“Purr-ritos – guaranteed to melt hearts.” 🖤

Happy Wednesday night from our tiny trio of wraps!
💙🐱💙

30/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Medication Orders 🎄
💥Important Info 💥
With the festive season fast approaching, we want to help ensure your pets continue to receive the medications they need without interruption.

📦 Please plan ahead for medication orders:
To guarantee the best chance of receiving your pet’s medication before Christmas, we recommend submitting all scripts and orders as early as possible. Suppliers and postal services are extremely busy at this time of year, and delays are common.

💊 Compounded medications (posted orders)
If your pet’s medication needs to be compounded and posted, please make sure all orders are requested no later than the week of the 8th December to ensure the best chance of arrival before Christmas.

🗓 Public holiday closures & delivery delays:
Many suppliers close over Christmas and New Year, which can affect how quickly medications can be filled and shipped.
If your pet is running low or due for a repeat soon, now is the perfect time to organise it.

❤️ Not sure what your pet needs?
Give us a call, we’re more than happy to check your pet’s file, organise repeats, and make sure everything is ready well before the holidays.

Thank you for helping us keep your pets happy, healthy, and well medicated over the festive season!
Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 🎄🐾

29/11/2025

🎄 Christmas Medication Orders 🎄
🎄 Important Info 🎄

With the festive season fast approaching, we want to help ensure your pets continue to receive the medications they need without interruption.

📦 Please plan ahead for medication orders:
To guarantee the best chance of receiving your pet’s medication before Christmas, we recommend submitting all scripts and orders as early as possible. Suppliers and postal services are extremely busy at this time of year, and delays are common.

💊 Compounded medications (posted orders)
If your pet’s medication needs to be compounded and posted, please make sure all orders are requested no later than the week of the 8th December to ensure the best chance of arrival before Christmas.

🗓 Public holiday closures & delivery delays:
Many suppliers close over Christmas and New Year, which can affect how quickly medications can be filled and shipped.
If your pet is running low or due for a repeat soon, now is the perfect time to organise it.

❤️ Not sure what your pet needs?
Give us a call, we’re more than happy to check your pet’s file, organise repeats, and make sure everything is ready well before the holidays.

Thank you for helping us keep your pets happy, healthy, and well medicated over the festive season!
Bathurst Central Animal Hospital 🎄🐾

10/11/2025

💥💻Today’s the day! 💻💥
We’re officially hopping over to our new software system this afternoon!

Please note we’ll be “soft closed” from 12:30pm-3:30pm while the upgrade takes place. During this time we won’t be able to process payments, admit or discharge patients, and our phones may be affected.

We’ll reopen at 3:30pm and start using our shiny new system!

Thank you so much for your patience and kindness today (and over the coming week) as our team gets used to the new setup 🐾💻