Mittagong Veterinary Hospital

Mittagong Veterinary Hospital An Aussie country practice Vet on majestic Gundungurra land. Caring for pets & wildlife of the Southern Highlands since 1974.

Our Mittagong Vet Hospital team says G’Day! A caring, affordable and experienced Veterinary Hospital. We offer off street parking, wheel chair access, are LGBTQI+ friends within our community, and we're here to serve you with country friendliness. All our staff have decades of veterinary experience and you'll know you're animals will be in great hands.

June is Pride Month around the world! — a month-long celebration recognising the contributions of our LGBTQI+ community ...
02/06/2026

June is Pride Month around the world! — a month-long celebration recognising the contributions of our LGBTQI+ community and coinciding with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York; a series of gay liberation protests that spearheaded the Gay Rights movement and paved the way for LGBTQI+ rights and advocacy today.

To mark the occasion, Dr Keith personally climbed up onto our vet cottage roof to hang a fresh Pride flag.

The Pride flag signals that our veterinary hospital is a safe space for our LGBTQI+ community — where you can expect respect, acceptance and dignity, so you can simply be you, and we can focus on providing the best possible care for your pets.

We fly our flag for our beloved family, friends, colleagues clients, and everyone in our cherished community who is living their authentic and courageous life, and those who are on their journey of discovering and coming out as their sincere self; we see you, we support you, and we honour your bravery. We fly our flag year-round for this reason, but especially in June — in solidarity with communities worldwide, and for everyone in our community who has ever needed to know they are seen, supported and loved. We’re proud to stand beside you today (from the tippy-top of our vet hospital roof and our hearts!) and every day. Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🩷

Dr Keith and the Mittagong Vet team

“Sì, sono magnifico!”Please welcome the exquisite Albert, our local Italian Greyhound. He is incredibly gentle, sweet-na...
01/06/2026

“Sì, sono magnifico!”
Please welcome the exquisite Albert, our local Italian Greyhound. He is incredibly gentle, sweet-natured, beautiful, and elegant. Italian Greyhounds are small sighthounds, originally bred to hunt hare and rabbits in the Tuscan hills, the Dolomites, Lake Como, and all those other scenic, to-die-for tourist haunts — must've been tough. Nowadays they’re retired from the hunting life and kept mostly as loyal, sweet companion dogs. They are affectionate, athletic, intelligent, companionable, and The Googles say agile, but we think also maybe a little bit fragile. They’re very soft and sensitive.

Another notable, beautiful Italian, Sophia Loren, once said: “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” (She Lies!) We’ve eaten mountains of spaghetti and DID NOT wake up transformed into an Italian goddess...

Likewise, Albert — who is super well fed at home — is simply an exquisite dog, no matter whether he eats the spaghetti or not. It’s just those good-looking Italian genes. Some just have it, and the rest of us are left trying.

Warmest first-day-of-winter cheers and happiest Monday wishes to this soft, gentle “oil painting” — Albert.

Bella Ciao! and endless love from all the team at Mittagong Vet

The +7mth+14DayChallenge 🐱It's hard to believe that little baby Maple grew into such a glorious Domestic Long-Haired Fl...
26/05/2026

The +7mth+14DayChallenge 🐱

It's hard to believe that little baby Maple grew into such a glorious Domestic Long-Haired Floofy Feline Disney Princess!

And my, what big round flying-saucer eyes you have, Maple! She's definitely 'Got the Look' — as the Roxette song goes. She’s also very famous at home for having perfected the Zoolander look ‘Le Trigre’.

Maple has a remarkable backstory. She was found as a tiny abandoned kitten, without her mother, at Lake Alexandra in Mittagong. Some good cat-samaritans brought her to for emergency care. One of our amazing vet nurses took her under her wing — and the intensive care of a very tiny kitten requires constant attention. For weeks, she needed round-the-clock nursing back to health. The two bonded deeply over this time, Maple was adopted by our super vet nurse, and they are now inseparable family!

A gentle reminder from Maple's story:

Baby Maple was brought in as a stray kitten. Whilst her owner would never wish her away, her story is a reminder that all cats — both domestic and stray — need to be desexed. Cats are prolific breeders, and our local shelters are bursting with kittens and cats that need homes. Local laws also require cat owners to have the Kitties desexed by 4 months of age (the onset of puberty for a cat), to help prevent unwanted litters, reduce roaming and fighting.

Maple's story has a happy ending — but sadly, for many kittens it's a tragedy that can be avoided with a special trip to The Vet.

Struggling with the cost of desexing?

The RSPCA and the National Desexing Program offer discounted and heavily subsidised cat desexing programs to help eligible pet owners manage costs. In the Mittagong/Wingecarribee region, residents holding a pension or low-income healthcare card may be eligible.

🌐 rspcansw.org.au — Desexing your pet
📞 National Desexing Program: 1300 368 992
(Please note: wait-lists may apply)

Please welcome gorgeous ‘Koda’ the Border Collie × Kelpie extraordinaire to our vet hospital!Look at those fabulously eu...
26/05/2026

Please welcome gorgeous ‘Koda’ the Border Collie × Kelpie extraordinaire to our vet hospital!
Look at those fabulously euphoric “I can’t believe it’s not butter” eyes.

It was Koda’s first visit to — and we’ll let his expression speak for itself.

We were just as excited to meet Koda and were rather taken by his exuberance & Joie de Vivre. Looking forward to meeting Koda again soon - on the happiest and healthiest of circumstances, naturally!

As the great British statesman Benjamin Disraeli once said: “Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.”

“Hear, hear!” Koda woofed. “Now, hand over the treats & tally-ho!!!”

And because Koda is an absolute delight, he has rightfully earned our prestigious “Silver Whiskers of the Week Award". Please join us in showering radiant Koda with all your most exuberant on-line congratulatory gestures — happy hands, enthusiastic waves, and vigorous virtual pats!

With love from the whole team at Mittagong Vet

Today, our vet hospital was proud to donate this big box — chock-a-block-full of high-quality, nutritious pet food, to t...
21/05/2026

Today, our vet hospital was proud to donate this big box — chock-a-block-full of high-quality, nutritious pet food, to the Vinnies Food Pantry in Mittagong. Thank you, again and again, to our amazing clients and community for your wonderful, ongoing kindness and generosity.

Our dedicated Donation Station at Mittagong Vet Hospital gives people the opportunity to donate unwanted, in-date, quality pet food, which we pass on to the local Vinnies Food Pantry for pet owners experiencing financial hardship. Providing free, quality pet food means these beloved pets — and sometimes their owners — don’t have to go without. Every small act of kindness, added together, makes the world a better place. As Maya Angelou wrote: “Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.”

In troubled times, your donation means more than just a meal, it means hope.

Thank you — from all of us at Mittagong Vet!

Winter means it's time to rug up, keep the house warm & cosy, & make sure our pets are well looked after — especially th...
20/05/2026

Winter means it's time to rug up, keep the house warm & cosy, & make sure our pets are well looked after — especially the older ones. Here's our top winter warmer tips for your pets:
* Make a warm, safe space: Cold weather is dangerous for any animal. Outdoor cats & dogs need a kennel that is windproof, waterproof, dry, & elevated off the ground. Add warm bedding like blankets. Indoor pets also need a cozy sleep spot away from cold tiles — cats especially love igloo-style enclosures, as do smaller breeds like chihuahuas.
*Keep them safe inside: Pets spend more time indoors in winter, increasing risks around heaters & fireplaces. Always switch off appliances before leaving, keep electric cords out of reach, & use safety grills in front of fireplaces & heaters.
*The winter wobbles: As temperatures drop, animals burn more calories to regulate body temperature — so expect appetites to increase. If you're unsure how much your pet should be eating or are concerned about weight gain, talk to your vet.
*Keep up the hydration: Pets always need access to fresh, clean water. Outdoor troughs can ice over on frosty nights, so check them regularly. Swap metal water bowls for ceramic or porcelain ones — cold metal can cause a pet's tongue to stick in icy conditions.
* Move to keep warm & fit: Regular exercise is essential, especially for dogs — it keeps joints moving, provides mental stimulation, & supports cardiovascular health. Senior dogs especially benefit from keeping active. Cats will likely sleep through winter much like every other season.
* Winter coats: Many pets benefit from extra layers in winter, especially seniors & short-haired breeds. A good pet coat shouldn't be tight around the neck or chest, should cover from neck to the base of the tail, & should not restrict leg movement.
* Extra care for senior pets: Cold weather can inflame arthritis & stiff joints. Watch for signs of discomfort: difficulty getting up, reluctance to move, a stiff gait, reduced activity. Keeping senior pets warm can ease arthritic pain. If you notice these signs, see your vet — they may recommend medications to keep your pet comfortable, mobile, & healthy for longer.
© 2026 Mittagong Vet

A very massive, grateful THANK YOU to our wonderful clients and their pets for all their kindness and generosity, and fo...
16/05/2026

A very massive, grateful THANK YOU to our wonderful clients and their pets for all their kindness and generosity, and for the special messages to Dr Keith and the Mittagong Vet this week.
Following the fantastic news of being nominated as a Finalist in the Local Business Awards, and then the incredible surprise of Dr Keith receiving a Statement of Recognition in NSW State Parliament from our wonderful State MP Judy Hannan, we have received so many caring and heartfelt messages from our clients and community.
Some of you have dropped in cards — thank you! — and some, like our dear clients at Bowral Bee Company, truly surprised us with a bounty of the most exquisite produce: their own Southern Highlands honey and mead! We truly have the sweetest clients and their pets — really!!

We are so grateful for each and every one of you. You are all lovely people who love your pets, and you are so kind to us here at Mittagong Vet. It is always an honour to serve you and your animals, to bring your pets care and healing and comfort, and to be a part of this wonderful community!



Dr Keith and Mittagong Vet extend our heartfelt thanks to local State MP Judy Hannan, who sent us this wonderful certifi...
14/05/2026

Dr Keith and Mittagong Vet extend our heartfelt thanks to local State MP Judy Hannan, who sent us this wonderful certificate this week. What an amazing honour!
On 19 March this year, Judy Hannan made a Community Recognition Statement in NSW State Parliament, recognising Dr Keith’s achievements as a veterinarian in the Southern Highlands since 1982.
Dr Keith, she wrote, “is an inspiration to us all” — and his vet team, wife, friends, and clients couldn’t agree more.
Thank you, Judy Hannan, for your encouragement and endorsement of Dr Keith’s lifelong work, and of the vital — often unseen — work of general practice veterinarians.
Hugest thanks to our awesome State member, Judy!

From the super-proud Mittagong Vet team (and Dr Keith)


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Mittagong Vet is incredibly proud to be named a Finalist in the Southern Highlands Local Business Awards!We extend our h...
12/05/2026

Mittagong Vet is incredibly proud to be named a Finalist in the Southern Highlands Local Business Awards!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful local community. Thank you for voting Mittagong Veterinary Hospital in this year’s Small Business Awards — your support means the world to us. To our clients and their beloved pets: you bring joy and meaning to everything we do: It is always an honour to provide healing, comfort, and life-saving care to your cherished animal companions.

We’re deeply grateful for your support across the many decades since our founding in 1974.

With thanks, from the dedicated Mittagong Veterinary team — Dr Keith McKellar Stewart (Principal Veterinarian), Dr Chris Watson (Orthopaedic & Veterinary Services), Nurses Brittany, Kate, Hayley, Susie and Luca, Hospital Administrators Mon and Madam-Clinic-Cat-Grace, and our passionate Customer Experience Officers Beatrice and Billy the Scottish Terrierists (woof woof)!

The awards presentation is on 23 June 2026 at Mittagong RSL — looking forward to the big night! 🎉



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This little blue budgie has been brought to Mittagong Vet. Found at Lake Alexandra this afternoon. Very tame. Please con...
11/05/2026

This little blue budgie has been brought to Mittagong Vet. Found at Lake Alexandra this afternoon. Very tame. Please contact our vet hospital if you’ve lost your budgie.
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