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Mt Eliza Village Vet

Family owned veterinary practice on the Mornington Peninsula. A dedicated and experienced team provi

Mt Eliza Village Vet was established in September 2016 by Dr Peter Sorensen and his wife Dr Libby Sorensen. Peter grew up in Mt Eliza and studied Veterinary Science at the University of Melbourne graduating in 2008. Mt Eliza Village Vet strives to provide thorough and modern veterinary care at a reasonable price.

26/02/2025

Cute kitten alert! 📣🐱✨ Receptionist Corinna brought her new baby Scarlet in to see Dr Beth today. Scarlet is a gorgeous 16 week old main c**n - she’s already a big girl and we’re all keen to see how much bigger she’s going to get!

19/02/2025

🐈 Popeye’s eye 👁️

Shoutout to our friends at the in Mornington! They do amazing work for the animals in their care, and we’re very lucky to be able to assist them with vet care. While we mostly oversee the routine things (like vaccines, health checks, desexings etc.), every so often a very special animal comes along who needs a little bit more TLC. So … on that note, we’d like to introduce Popeye!

Popeye was a stray brought into the shelter about a month ago. He had an abnormally large and painful left eye - it’s unknown how it came to be like this, but what WAS clear that we needed to do something about it!

When Popeye’s eye failed to respond to eye drops, antibiotics and strong pain relief, the difficult decision was made to remove it. This is a last resort in cases where the condition of the eye is causing significant pain and distress.

Popeye underwent the eye ablation surgery with Dr. Beth. Everything went well and two weeks later we are very pleased to report he is doing well - shelter staff report he is bright and happy, and seems a lot more comfortable since the surgery! Swipe to the end to see him today - he’s a lovely smoochy boy and always up for some snuggles! ❤️

CAS do an amazing job of sheltering and rehabilitating lost, sick and injured animals. They have so many amazing pets like Popeye just waiting to find forever homes - you can help by following them on social media, and by keeping them in mind if you’re thinking of adding another furry friend to your family.

18/02/2025

Someone has a birthday today! 🥳🎁🎈 So special we needed TWO cakes! 🎂 Wishing our head vet (and clinic founder) Pete a very happy 40th birthday today 🎉

13/02/2025

🚨 Snake Bite Alert – Mornington Peninsula 🚨

In the past week, we’ve seen two snake bite cases at our clinic. With dry and warm conditions, snake activity is on the rise, increasing the risk to our pets.

🐍 Signs of Snake Bite in Dogs:
✅ Trembling, salivation, vomiting, and depression
✅ Unsteadiness, hind leg weakness, dilated pupils, and worsening paralysis
✅ Respiratory distress, red-brown urine, complete paralysis, and coma
✅ Some dogs may collapse suddenly, seem to recover, then deteriorate within an hour

🐍 Signs of Snake Bite in Cats:
✅ Dilated pupils
✅ Progressive weakness
✅ Flaccid paralysis – your cat may become completely floppy, unable to stand or even lift its head

⚠️ If you suspect a snake bite, act fast! Delays in treatment can be fatal. Seek veterinary care immediately.

📍 Mount Eliza Village Vet is here to help—don’t hesitate to contact us. Stay safe and keep a close eye on your pets! 🐾

05/02/2025

🐶🪨💛 Maple’s bladder stone saga!

This is Maple! She visited our clinic before Christmas because she was urinating blood. A urine test, and subsequent X-rays, found she had a mix of stones in her bladder, as well as a UTI. She was started on antibiotics and a special prescription diet, with a plan to recheck in 6-8 weeks to see if the stones had the resolved.

Dietary management of bladder stones is becoming more common. We know that by altering the pH of urine we can make it more difficult for bacteria to grow, and similarly help the stones break up and dissolve naturally. In some cases this is a sufficient enough therapy that we can avoid surgery - unfortunately in Maple’s case, she wasn’t quite so lucky!

Swipe to see X-rays taken several weeks after her first lot - while a lot of the smaller stones had dissolved, one very large one stubbornly remained. Because Maple was still showing signs of bladder irritation, the decision was made to proceed to surgery - a procedure called a cystotomy, which involves incising the bladder and manually removing its contents.

The procedure was a success and the large stone was removed from Maple’s bladder by Dr. James and University of Melbourne vet student Steph Versace. We are very pleased to report Maple is doing well post-operatively, and hopefully feeling a whole lot lighter!

05/12/2024

Willow showed Dr James the true meaning of cool today 😎☀️🍉

15/11/2024

🐾 Story of the week 🐾

This is Jasmine, a lovely old Burmese cat who presented to Dr. Beth earlier this week with marked oral pain. Jasmine was constantly pawing at her mouth, drooling and had also stopped eating, and on examination it became apparent she had signs of advanced dental disease. She underwent a dental procedure the following day - swipe to see some of the X-rays that were taken. Can you see the problem with some of Jasmine’s teeth? Ouch! 🦷

These lesions are referred to as feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL), and occur when the body begins to break down teeth in the mouth. It is a common dental problem in cats and can lead to signs such as gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), oral pain, trouble chewing, drooling, and tooth loss. Full dental X-rays are required to evaluate the extent of disease, as a lot of the time these lesions lurk under the gum line and won’t be immediately apparent on conscious exam!

Jasmine had several diseased teeth removed under anaesthesia and woke up feeling so much better! She immediately stopped drooling and pawing her mouth, and has started to eat normally at home. At her post op check today her mum reports she’s back to her old self. This is amazing news - it’s a lovely feeling to be able to make such an immediate difference to our patients, and we’re all very glad that Jasmine is feeling better and back to her normal feisty self ❤️🐾🦷

26/10/2024

It’s hard work being a puppy! Monty took a well-earned nap during his appointment with Dr. Beth this morning ❤️

17/10/2024

🌸🥰 Hello possum! 🥰🌸

It’s spring, and that means babies! We always end up having a few possum joeys handed in - usually they’ve fallen off mum, or have been orphaned.

Here’s what you should do if you find a baby possum that appears to have been abandoned or orphaned:

🐨 Assess the situation - if the joey is in immediate danger (near pets or traffic), gently move it to a nearby safe and sheltered spot. Leave it be if possible - we know it’s tempting to cuddle them, but joeys can bite and carry diseases. We don’t want you to get hurt while trying to help! 🤕

🐨 Check for mum - baby is always best left with mum if possible. If the mother is nearby she may come to collect her baby, so just watch for a while to see if she does. If you find the mother is found deceased nearby (as may unfortunately happen if she’s been hit by a car or attacked by a pet), you can wrap her up in a blanket or towel so the vet can check her pouch for any additional babies. Be sure to wear gloves as you do this

🐨 If the baby is genuinely abandoned or orphaned - you can gently wrap it in a blanket or towel, and pop it in a warm, dark and secure space (cardboard boxes with holes popped in the lid, or secure pet carriers, are great options)
💥 Do NOT attempt to feed the baby - baby joeys have very specific dietary requirements, so it’s best to let the vet or wildlife carer take care of it 💥

🐨 Contact a vet clinic, licensed wildlife carer, or call the wildlife hotline (03 8400 7300). Follow their instructions for how best to proceed

Let’s all do our part to protect our unique wildlife! 🐨🦘

30/09/2024

Does she or does she not look ✨ Bonita? 🌸

This gorgeous girl is Bonita the chocolate Labrador! She had an unfortunate prang with a car a few weeks back and came off worse, ending up with greenstick fractures of both her left radius and ulna. Swipe to see the fractures in more detail - ouch! 🤕

Fractures in this location often require surgery. In Bonita’s case, because the fracture segments were not displaced, we decided to give her a go with splinting. The final X-ray in the series is from today, 2 weeks from her accident, to assess healing and see if surgical intervention would be necessary. We’re pleased to report we can already see a soft callus (the first step in bone healing) beginning to form! This means that, if we keep up with regular bandage changes and strict rest, Bonita will hopefully be able to avoid surgery and make a full recovery!

With thanks to her mum Lara for letting us share this lovely lady’s story! ❤️ .liquorice

25/09/2024

🦴✨ Cool surgery alert! ✨🦴

Dr Pete took care of Reynold, a young cavoodle with a luxating patella (kneecap), a few weeks back. Patella luxation is one of the most common orthopaedic issues we see in young dogs. It occurs when the kneecap persistently dislocates from its normal position, causing pain and trouble walking or running. Reynold’s symptoms were severe enough that surgical intervention was recommended.

Scroll ahead to see footage from the surgery. Dr Pete surgically stabilised the kneecap in a normal position, which will help improve Reynold’s mobility and reduce his pain levels. Reynold was a very brave boy for his procedure and will hopefully feel a lot better for having had this done!

20/09/2024

This is Bear 🐻 🐾 Let’s talk about one of the world’s most beloved breeds – the Labrador Retriever! 🐾 Originally bred in Newfoundland, Canada, Labradors were prized for their strength, loyalty, and love for water, making them excellent fishing and hunting companions. They were later refined in the United Kingdom, where their friendly temperament, intelligence, and versatility made them a household favorite.

Labradors typically come in three recognized colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. But did you know there’s a rarer, striking shade known as fox red? 🦊 The fox red Labrador is technically a deeper, richer version of yellow, carrying the same wonderful traits that make Labs so adored – from their gentle nature to their boundless energy. While the fox red color isn’t as common, it’s a stunning hue that adds extra flair to an already incredible breed.

Whether in the field or at home, Labradors continue to win hearts with their loyalty, love for life, and exceptional companionship. 💛🐕

Address

85 Canadian Bay Road Mt Eliza
Melbourne, VIC
3930

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61359552440

Website

https://www.mtelizavillagevet.com.au/

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