Mount Barker Veterinary Clinic

28/10/2026

🎉Celebrating all the purrrfect kitty cats out there! 😻

Guess without Googling!😉

08/10/2026

Not all heroes wear capes... some wear scrubs and are covered in pet hair!
🦸‍♀️🐶

Happy Vet Nurse Day to the absolute backbone of our clinic. Thank you for the endless cuddles, the tireless care, and for making sure our patients are always loved and safe.

Show our nursing team some love in the comments! ❤️👇

08/10/2026

🐦‍⬛🦘September Wildlife Report 🐦‍⬛🦘

Our vet team have been busy!
September saw an increase of Magpies being brought to the clinic.

Birdlife are treated in our isolation and quarantine area (separate to our clinic premises) in response to managing Bird Flu risks and ensuring the safety of our clients, pets and staff.
🐧🐤🐦

🙏Thank you again to concerned members of the public and wildlife carers for your assistance.

30/09/2026

16/09/2026

Spring is here! 🦜

We are already seeing a huge influx of fledgling birds being brought into the clinic. While we love how much our community cares, many of these babies are exactly where they are supposed to be and their parents are often looking after them from the treetops while they figure out how to use their wings.

🤩 Here is how you can help us give them the best chance of survival:

1. Nestling vs. Fledgling: Do they need help?

Nestling (Needs help): Tiny, bald, or fluffy. Cannot hop or walk. Always need help if on the ground.
Fledgling: Fully feathered with short tails. They spend days on the ground learning to fly after they leave the nest and this is completely normal.
2. Always check for parents first!

Mum and Dad are usually watching from a distance and gathering food.

🤔What to do: Keep pets inside, step back, and watch quietly for 30 minutes -1 hour. Most of the time, the parents will swoop down to feed them.
3. When to bring them to us:

Only bring a bird to the clinic if it is injured, in immediate danger, or you are certain no parents have returned after a few hours.

4. Note the exact location!

📍If you must bring a fledgling in, please pin or write down the exact address/spot where you found it. This is important as wildlife carers always aim to reunite healthy chicks with their parents or release them into the location they were found once they are healthy and able to care for themselves. If we don’t know where they live, we can't get them home!

🙏Thank you for helping us keep our beautiful Hills wildlife safe this spring! If you're ever unsure, just give our team a call before picking the bird up.

*Please remember that this year we should also consider the risk of H5N1 avian influenza, and the current recommendation is not to touch sick birds. If in doubt, call the emergency animal disease hotline on 1800 675 888.

14/09/2026

Dear valued clients and pets 🤗

We will be closed for important staff training this Wednesday afternoon (1/2 day only).

If you have an emergency (and we dearly hope you don’t) - our clinic answering service will advise alternative emergency clinics.

We will re-open at 6pm and resume our normal services.

03/09/2026

🦉🦆🦘August Wildlife Report 🦘🦆🦉

Our vet team have been busy seeing a variety of wildlife.

Birdlife are now treated in our brand new isolation and quarantine area (separate to our clinic premises) in response to managing Bird Flu risks and ensuring the safety of our clients, pets and staff.
🐧🐤🐦

🙏Thank you again to concerned members of the public and wildlife carers for your assistance.

25/08/2026

💗 Happy International Dog Day! 💗

Where would we be without man’s best friend and their unconditional love?

Pop your favourite pic of your much loved pooch in the comments 👇

We want to see as many furry friends as possible today to make everyone smile! 😃

12/08/2026

‼️⚠️ PET SAFETY UPDATE ⚠️‼️
🦠 Pets can face severe health risks if they touch, play with, or eat DEAD, SICK or DYING –WILDLIFE, BIRDS and FISH.

🤧With Bird Flu being a main point of discussion at present, we want to make sure pet owners are aware of this AND other potential risks when coming into contact with wildlife.

☠️ Wild animals can carry deadly diseases, toxic poisons, dangerous bacteria, and sharp bones that can hurt and sometimes make your pets very sick and potentially die.

❓Why You Must Keep Pets Away❓

👉Dangerous Diseases and Parasites
⚠️ Bacteria: Rotting meat breeds dangerous bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.
⚠️ Parasites: Fleas, ticks, and worms pass easily from wild animals to pets.
⚠️ Viruses: Sick wildlife may carry deadly viruses that spread through contact or bites.
⚠️ Poisons: Rats or mice that ate poison can poison your pet if eaten.
⚠️ Avian Botulism: Dead waterbirds often carry powerful neurotoxins.

👉Physical Injuries
⚠️ Sharp Bones: Dried or rotting bones splinter easily and choke pets.
⚠️ Punctures: Sharp beaks, spines, or claws can scratch eyes or skin

Regarding Bird Flu
🦠 While the overall risk of H5N1 avian influenza spreading to dogs and cats in Australia remains low, pet owners must stay vigilant.
❓Can Cats and Dogs get bird flu
Yes, but thankfully it is uncommon.

🐶 Dogs and cats aren’t natural hosts for the Avian influenza virus, and infections in either species remain rare around the world.
To date, there have been no confirmed cases in Australian Pets. Dogs appear to be at very low risk.

😺Cats appear to be more susceptible and overseas a small number of domestic cats have contracted H5N1, which has been linked to either having contact with wild birds or eating contaminated raw animal products.

⚠️If your dog or cat touches or eats sick or dying wildlife, move your pet away right away.

⚠️ Watch for signs of illness like low energy, refusal to eat, sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, difficulty breathing, wobbliness or loss of co-ordination, seizures, or vomiting.

⚠️ Keep them isolated from other animals and family members, and call your local veterinarian for advice.

⚠️ Report the sick or dead animal to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Mount Barker Veterinary Clinic Call 83911404

11/08/2026

Mount Barker Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist
Permanent Part Time (30-35 hours per week)

We are looking for two amazing people to join our friendly and supportive team!

We currently have opportunities for:
🐾 An Experienced Veterinary Nurse who is highly organised, passionate about patient care, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

🐾 A Veterinary Nurse / Receptionist with exceptional customer service skills who loves building relationships with clients while supporting our nursing team.

Both roles offer the opportunity to become part of a close-knit, long-standing team led by a supportive Practice Manager, where no two days are the same.

About Us
Mount Barker Veterinary Clinic has proudly cared for the pets of our community since 1948.

Our purpose-built clinic is built on kindness, teamwork and genuine care for both our clients and their much-loved animals. We are fortunate to be surrounded by the beautiful Adelaide Hills and regularly care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in partnership with local wildlife organisations.

We support one another, celebrate successes together and genuinely enjoy coming to work. As a team, we value the contribution of each member, supporting each other in our work, having plenty of fun along the way. Be prepared for fun scrub days and lively debate about whose baked goods are the best!

About You
We're looking for someone who:
⭐️ Has outstanding communication and customer service skills.
⭐️ Naturally builds rapport with clients and enjoys working with people.
⭐️ Is compassionate, calm and reliable.
⭐️ Thrives in a busy, patient and client-focused environment.
⭐️ Brings a positive attitude, resilience and a great sense of humour.
⭐️ Has an open mindset and enjoys learning and growing.
⭐️ Is flexible with rostering.

About the Roles
Permanent Part-Time, approximately 30-35 hours per week

Responsibilities include:
⭐️ Reception and exceptional client care

In addition for Veterinary Nurse only;
Surgical nursing
⭐️ Medical and general nursing
⭐️ Nurse consultations
⭐️ Stock control and administration
⭐️ Maintaining a clean and well-presented hospital

Hours
Rostered shifts will fall between:
😺Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 7:30 pm
🐶Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

What We Offer
😁 A welcoming, supportive and experienced team.
😁A positive workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued.
😁Ongoing professional and personal development opportunities.
😁Variety in your day and the opportunity to use your nursing skills to their full potential.
😁The chance to make a real difference to pets, wildlife and our local community.

Apply Now
Please email your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to:
Practice Manager
📧 [email protected]
By Friday 28th August
👌 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.