West Gippsland Vet Care Drouin

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

🐝 Bee stings are usually mild, but some pets can have a serious allergic reaction.

Watch for facial swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, weakness, or collapse, and contact your vet immediately if these occur. 💙🐾

10/08/2026

Flea and tick protection made easy for your furry friends 🐾

03/08/2026

Welcome Back, Mike and Sammy!

We’re delighted to announce that Mike and Sammy will be returning to WGVC this month.

Many of our clients will remember Mike, who worked with us from 2021 to 2023, and some may also recognise both Mike and Sammy from their time with us last autumn. Since leaving WGVC, the pair have embarked on an exciting journey combining veterinary work with travel across Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

After departing Gippsland in 2023, Mike and Sammy spent 12 months locuming throughout the UK, working with a wide variety of animals and gaining valuable experience across numerous clinics. Their time abroad included everything from sheep caesareans and calvings to caring for companion animals, all while embracing plenty of local culture (and more than a few cups of tea!).

Returning briefly to Australia, they worked in Gippsland before heading to Winton in New Zealand’s Southland region, where they took on roles as dairy veterinarians. There, they managed busy calving seasons, cared for dairy herds, and worked extensively with young stock. Outside of work, they made the most of the region’s outdoor lifestyle, enjoying skiing in winter, hiking in spring, and sampling the local Pinot Noir throughout the year.

Their adventures continued with a stint in northern Tasmania, followed by another season in the UK, this time supporting farms through the busy lambing season in the Scottish Borders.

Most recently, Mike and Sammy have been based in Australia, teaching cattle practical classes to fourth- and fifth-year veterinary students at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga while also undertaking locum work on the New South Wales South Coast.

Mike and Sammy are excited to return to West Gippsland and are looking forward to supporting both our farm and companion animal clients. They are also eager to put down roots in Warragul alongside their much-loved dog, Polly.

Please join us in giving Mike and Sammy a warm welcome back to the WGVC team!

30/07/2026

Simple modifications you can make at home for your senior pets 🩵🐾

27/07/2026

Is your senior pet carrying extra weight?

22/07/2026

🐾 Learning never stops at West Gippsland Vet Care! 🐾

Recently, four of our dedicated veterinary nurses attended the Annual Ballarat Veterinary Nurses Conference! 📚💙

Continuing education is an important part of providing the highest standard of care for our patients. Attending conferences like this allows our nurses to stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, nursing techniques, and patient care, bringing new knowledge and skills back to our clinic.

A big thank you to Ballarat Veterinary Clinic for hosting another fantastic conference and providing such valuable learning opportunities for veterinary nurses. We appreciate all the hard work that goes into making this event such a success!

We're proud to support our team's ongoing professional development and can't wait to put what they've learned into practice. 🐶🐱🐰

22/07/2026

Practice Manager – Operations, People & Innovation

West Gippsland Vet Care | Warragul & Drouin

West Gippsland Vet Care is seeking an exceptional Practice Manager to lead our people, operations and business improvement initiatives across our Warragul and Drouin clinics.

We are looking for a progressive leader who combines strong people management skills with business acumen, operational excellence and a passion for innovation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams, implementing change, improving systems and embracing technology to deliver better outcomes for staff, clients and patients.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will work closely with the Managing Director, Office Manager and Nurse Leaders to drive clinic performance, support staff development and contribute to the future growth of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
-Leadership & Team Development
-Lead and support veterinary, nursing and administration teams.
-Foster a positive, accountable and high-performing workplace culture.
-Support recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews and staff development.
-Coach and develop emerging leaders within the organisation.

Operational Excellence
-Oversee day-to-day operations across both clinics.
-Ensure efficient workflows, resource allocation and service delivery.
-Develop and improve policies, procedures and business systems.
-Monitor and improve operational performance.

Technology, Systems & AI
-Champion the adoption of technology and digital solutions across the business.
-Identify opportunities to utilise AI and automation to improve efficiency and client service.
-Drive continuous improvement through better use of practice management software, reporting systems and business intelligence tools.
-Support staff in developing confidence and capability with technology.

Financial Management
-Oversee financial reporting, banking reconciliation and BAS preparation.
-Monitor business performance and key operational metrics.
-Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
-Support strategic business planning and growth initiatives.

Client Experience
-Ensure outstanding service standards across all client touchpoints.
-Manage complex client concerns and feedback professionally.
-Support initiatives that strengthen client engagement and retention.

About You
You are a confident leader who enjoys bringing people together, solving problems and implementing meaningful change.

You will ideally have:
-Previous leadership experience in veterinary, healthcare or service-based industries.
-Demonstrated success managing and developing teams.
-Strong financial and operational management capability.
-Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
-Advanced computer literacy and confidence working with business systems.
-Experience implementing new technology, systems or process improvements.
-Strong interest in AI, automation and innovation.
-Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational leadership.

Why Join West Gippsland Vet Care?
-Be part of a growing and progressive veterinary organisation.
-Influence the future direction of the business.
Lead meaningful improvement and innovation projects.
-Work alongside a collaborative leadership team.
-Access ongoing professional development opportunities.
-Competitive salary package based on experience.

How to Apply
If you are excited by the opportunity to lead people, drive innovation and help shape the future of veterinary care in West Gippsland, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume, to:

[email protected]

To learn more about West Gippsland Vet Care, visit:

www.wgvc.com.au

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our team on:

(03) 5623 4822

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and early applications are encouraged.

20/07/2026

🎨🐾 Own a beautiful piece of Indigenous art while supporting dogs in remote communities. 🐾🎨

We're clearing our Utopia Indigenous Art Collection!

Each original artwork was purchased directly from Aboriginal art centres to help raise funds for the Vet Mob Indigenous Dog Health Program—a not-for-profit initiative providing parasite control, desexing and other surgeries for dogs in remote communities across the Northern Territory.

We're now offering the last 25 original pieces at genuine clearance prices, well below their original auction valuations.

💛 Every dollar from these sales goes straight back into the Vet Mob Indigenous Dog Health Program, helping us continue this important work.

📍 View the selection of artworks on display in our Warragul clinic waiting room.

📩 Message us for more information.

Bring home a stunning piece of Indigenous art and help make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of dogs in remote communities.

16/07/2026

The Benefits of Hydrotherapy 🩵🐾