WestVETS Animal Hospital

17/11/2025

Our WestVETS team including nurses, veterinarians and receptionist are always here for our most vulnerable patients, giving them the care and attention they need. Grateful for our amazing staff and the work they do every day. 🐾

11/11/2025

🌺 Remembrance Day 🌺

Today we honour the brave people and animals who served and sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and loyalty will never be forgotten.
Lest we forget. ❤️

01/11/2025

We are hiring!

Veterinary Assistants & Stable Hands – WestVETS Reproduction Centre (Marburg)
Immediate Start – November 2025 to February 2026
WestVETS Reproduction Centre in Marburg is seeking fit, reliable horse handlers to join the team for the 2025/2026 breeding season.
Duties:
* Assist vets with mare breeding (AIs, embryo transfers)
* Horse handling, yard work, and patient care
* Administer treatments
* Clean and maintain facilities
Requirements:
* Confident handling all types of horses, including foals, mares, and stallions
* Strong work ethic, initiative, and teamwork
* Good communication and ability to follow instructions
Details:
* Immediate start (minimum 25 hrs/week, including weekends and public holidays)
* Award rates + overtime
Apply: Email your resume, availability, and 3 referees to [email protected].
Phone applications not accepted.

31/10/2025

Halloween Preparation 🐾👻

While the spooky season is all about treats and fun, it can also bring some hidden tricks for our furry friends! Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe tonight:

🦴 No chocolate or lollies – even small amounts can be toxic to pets.

🕯️ Keep decorations out of reach – curious paws and wagging tails can cause accidents.

👻 Create a quiet space – costumes, doorbells, and visitors can be overwhelming for some pets.

🎭 Costume comfort first – if your pet loves dressing up, make sure they can move freely and breathe easily.

From our team to yours, we wish you a safe, fun, and frightfully good Halloween! 🧡🐶🐱

30/10/2025

💗 PINK RIBBON DAY at WestVETS! 💗

Today, Thursday 30 October, our clinics have turned PINK to support an incredibly important cause — raising awareness and funds for the 58 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every single day. 🎀

Our amazing team is baking up a storm 🍰😉 and sharing delicious treats to raise money for vital breast cancer research.

If you’d like to help us reach our fundraising goal, you can make a donation through our official link below:
👉 https://fundraise.nbcf.org.au/fundraisers/westvets

30/10/2025

Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) 🪱

This parasite is found throughout Australia, with prevelence in SE Qld increasing and it is commonly trasferred from mosquitos.

Domestic dogs are a favoured host for adult and microfliaria life cycle stages of the heartworm. As a result our canine companions are more at risk of infection than our feline friends. However, infection can still occur in domestic cats, though it is less likely.

Microfilaria (baby worms) can be seen in blood samples as in the video above.

Infections can be life threatening and long lasting. While treatment is available, the best action is PREVENTION.

Contact the WestVETS team to discuss the best prevention options for your pets today.

FREE HEARTWORM TESTS are available for dogs from 1st Novemeber till 31st December.

🐾Anstead 3203 7300
🐶Marburg 5464 4422

26/10/2025

🌧️ We hope everyone is safe after last night’s storm! 🌳⚡

What a wild night, with trees down, power outages, and plenty of clean-up around our community today. We hope all our clients, their families, and of course their pets are safe and sound. ❤️

Please take extra care if you’re out and about, there may still be fallen branches and powerlines around. Keep pets indoors or on lead, and avoid letting them roam near storm debris or flooded areas.

If your pet is anxious after the storm or you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’re here to help. 🐾

Stay safe everyone ❤️

WestVETS Team.

21/10/2025

☀️ Heatstroke in Pets – What Every Pet Owner Should Know!

As the temperatures rise, our furry friends are at risk of heat stress and heatstroke, a serious and potentially life-threatening condition.

🐶 Pets can’t cool down like we do, especially dogs and cats with thick coats, short noses (like Bulldogs or Persians), or underlying health issues. Even a few minutes in a hot car or on a scorching walk can be dangerous.

🚨 Warning signs include:
• Excessive panting or drooling
• Weakness or collapse
• Bright red gums or tongue
• Vomiting or diarrhoea
• Confusion or uncoordinated movement

💧 What to do:
If you suspect heatstroke, move your pet to a cool area immediately, offer small sips of water, and cool them with wet towels (not ice-cold water). Contact your vet straight away.

🐾 Prevention is key:
• Avoid exercise during the hottest part of the day
• Always provide shade and fresh water
• Never leave pets in cars — even for a minute

Let’s keep our pets safe and cool during these hot days! 🌤️💦

16/10/2025

Is Your Dog Feeling Itchy? 🐶🌼

As the weather warms up, we often see more dogs struggling with itchy, irritated skin (pruritus). The cause can be complex, many atopic dogs have a weakened skin barrier that allows allergens to pe*****te and trigger inflammation.

The good news is, we have effective and safe treatment options available, including Cytopoint and Apoquel, along with supportive care such as medicated shampoos, soothing lotions, prescription diets, and strategies to manage environmental triggers.

Every dog is different, which is why we tailor a multi-modal management plan to keep your pet comfortable year-round.

If your dog can’t stop scratching, licking, or chewing, book a consult with our team today. We are here to help them find relief. 🐾

10/10/2025

These are just some of the incredible people who give their heart and soul to our patients every single day. 💚 From the moment your pets walk through our doors, this team is there - caring, comforting, monitoring, and making sure every patient feels safe and loved.

Their compassion, skill, and tireless dedication are the heartbeat of our clinic. 🩺

Join us in giving a huge thank you to our amazing nurses and vet techs — the quiet heroes behind every wagging tail and purring patient. 💫