New Life Vet

23/02/2026

Red Dirt and Gold Dust is the story of my veterinary career, overcoming challenges and finding hope…
I am hosting a book launch on Sunday 8th March at 5.45pm at Hunter Christian Church (see below)
You are welcome!!
There will be some live music, some storytelling, books for sale and. very busy Golden Retriever to add to the chaos.
Come along to learn about veterinary rehabilitation and the joys of being a rehab vet.

19/12/2023

Happy Birthday to the sweetest girl in town...Manuka!! This beautiful dog is two years old today and teaches me something about conquering battles every day. She doesn't let severe hip dysplasia slow her down, she's full of joy and a bundle of laughs. We love you Manuka.
PS : Please don't eat our pump wiring again!!!!

30/11/2023

28/11/2023

Here's Charlie, enjoying the newest addition to New Life Vet a state of the art Companion Laser.
Charlie was suffering from back pain and becoming incontinent, and was usually a little hard to handle at the vets...but he is doing well, and he looks to be enjoying his laser treatment immensely.

Laser treatment can benefit a range of problems, from back pain, IVDD disease, arthritis, tendon injuries and inflammation, and is great for post surgical recoveries.
For more info please get in touch at www.newlifevet.com.au

New Life Vet offers unique physiotherapy, exercise physiology, hydrotherapy, rehabilitation technique, mobility aids for dogs to improve pets quality of life.

27/07/2023

I really have the best job!!
Happy to help you back to your best Henry, and thanks so much Sharon for sharing your feedback...

Dear Lindy,
I cannot tell you how gratefulI am to have my Happy Henry back after four years of watching him suffer in pain with his back injury and hip problems. Although we have been using the prescribed medication from my regular vet, this only helped with the symptoms but didn’t address the underlying problem.
Some nights he would hide behind the lounge whimpering in pain.
But now he is happy, enthusiastic and active again. After following your exercise and diet program I could see him improving each week.Henry’s future now looks so much brighter. He is only seven years old and now he can play and run as he should for a red cattle dog of his age.
I cannot tell how much joy that brings me and cannot recommend your practice enough.
Thank you so much.
Henry and Sharon Gunwald.

05/06/2023

Hands up who loves rehab!!
This is Weston the Westie.
He is getting a head start on his rehab plan before surgery. We call it pre-hab.
It allows for him to get used to everything he will need to do in recovery for a great surgical outcome.
It also allows for us to build strength in his core before he encounters any surgical discomfort.
Way to go Weston...hope you breeze through your surgery and we'll see you on the other side!!

25/03/2023

It has taken Manuka nearly 15 months to get untangled when it comes to walking comfortably on lead. Being patient with a dog with Hip Dysplasia is important as they learn to match your gait and coordinate their own body to suit your pace. This takes time.

Dogs are designed to move...but is it ok to walk a dog with hip dysplasia. Dogs are designed to move and move it or lose it is a key factor in hip dysplasia and maintaining healthy mobility.

21/03/2023

Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks.
Jet is going to give it her best shot!! She's starting on a program to move it or lose it. We'll be helping her to gain strength to combat some wobbliness and weakness due to arthritis.
It was a pleasure meeting you Jet...and we love that smile!!

03/02/2023

Meet Phoebe, today's 1.6kg pocket rocket!! I think she qualifies as carry on luggage!! Enjoy your exercise program Phoebe...

06/05/2021

We have had a flurry of gorgeous puppies and young dogs working on their hips...Check out their form!!

Hip dysplasia is, sadly, a common disease of large breed dogs, like Labradors and Golden Retrievers. But there is something that you can do to help.