WestVETS Animal Hospital

24/03/2025

After surgery, your pet needs extra care to ensure a smooth recovery. One of the most important things? Keeping them warm.

Anaesthesia can temporarily affect your pet’s ability to regulate body temperature, making them more prone to chills. A drop in body temperature can slow recovery and increase discomfort.
Here’s how you can help your pets at home post surgery:

✅ Provide a cozy space – Soft bedding and a warm, quiet area help maintain body heat.
✅ Avoid drafts – Keep them away from cold floors, open windows, and fans.
✅ Use warm blankets – A lightly warmed blanket (not too hot!) can be comforting.
✅ Monitor them closely – If they seem too cold or are shivering excessively, contact your vet.

At WestVETS, we take every precaution to keep pets warm and comfortable during and after their procedure. If you have any concerns about your pet’s recovery, we’re always here to help!

18/03/2025

🚨 Ticks Don’t Take a Break! 🚨

As the weather cools down, it’s easy to forget about ticks—but they are still around, and they are still a threat to your pets! In Queensland, tick prevention is a year-round necessity to keep your furry friends safe.

Bravecto Quantum is a simple, long-lasting option for busy pet owners, making protection easier than ever. Not sure which prevention is right for your pet? Our friendly team is here to help!

Give us a call and let’s keep your pet safe all year round! 🐶🐱

📞 Anstead Clinic - 07 3202 7300
📞 Marburg Clinic - 07 5464 4422

10/03/2025

💡 **Power’s Back!** 💡

Good news,—our electricity is restored at WestVETS Anstead, and we’re back to full services! WestVETS Marburg is fully operational as well.

Thank you for your patience. Call us or book online to schedule your pet’s visit.

08/03/2025

🌸 Happy International Women’s Day from WestVETS Animal Hospital! 🌸
Today, we celebrate the incredible women in our team who bring compassion, dedication, and expertise to every patient they care for. From our veterinarians and technicians to our support staff, these amazing women make a difference every day, ensuring the health and well-being of your beloved pets.
Let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower women everywhere. Thank you to all the strong women who make our world a better place – two-legged and four-legged alike! 🐾💪

07/03/2025

WestVETS will be open for emergencies over the weekend. The phones at Marburg (0417515130) and Anstead (0407008105) will be maintained by veterinarians ready to respond to emergencies if it is safe to do so. Our veterinarians are equipped with their vehicles at different areas around our local area and will be ready to assist once conditions are cleared by the authorities.

Our Equine Hospital in Anstead is still accepting emergency referrals at this point and we have veterinarians stationed at the hospital.

‼️Anstead Afterhours Number: 0407008105
🆘Marburg Afterhours Number: 0417515130

06/03/2025

🌀Cyclone Alfred ⛈️Update for Friday, March 7, 2025

Our clinic at Marburg will be open today until the weather worsens as Marburg is located further west. Please call now (54644422) if you would like to book in to get your animals seen before the cyclone lands.

Our clinic at Anstead (32027300) is available for urgent appointments and last minute medication requests. Please be patient when calling as we do not have a receptionist in.

If you think your animals need to be seen in the next 24-48 hours, now is the time to call!

‼️Anstead Afterhours Number: 0407008105
🆘Marburg Afterhours Number: 0417515130

05/03/2025

🌦️‼️OPEN! WestVETS will now be open for both ROUTINE and emergency appointments as the cyclone has stalled. If you want to book in before the storm, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!

Both clinics are open for routine appointments and our ambulatory vets are available to see cases in the road.

We will update this page as soon as we know more!

📞Anstead Number: 32027300
📞Marburg Number: 54644422

03/03/2025

🚨 Cyclone Alfred Approaching – Prepare Your Pets & Livestock Now! 🚨

SEQLD, stay alert! 🌪️ Cyclone Alfred could bring strong winds and heavy rain, so now is the time to ensure your animals are safe. Preparation is key!

🐶 For Pets:

✔ If your pet struggles with storms, call us to discuss calming strategies and potential medication for storm phobias.
✔ Keep them indoors in a secure, quiet space.

🐴 For Livestock:

✔ Secure all shelters and ensure they are properly tied down.
✔ If you’re in a flood-prone area, move animals to higher ground.

🆘 Be Prepared:

✔ Stock up on food, water, and any necessary medications.
✔ Ensure ID tags and microchip details are up to date.
✔ Stay informed with weather alerts and have an evacuation plan in place.

Stay safe, SEQLD! If you need advice, we’re here to help.

📍 Anstead 📞 (07) 3202 7300 | 📍 Marburg 📞 (07) 5464 4422

25/02/2025

🌟 Welcome Dr. Brianna Berzinski to the WestVETS Team! 🌟

We are excited to introduce Dr. Brianna Berzinski, our newest veterinarian at WestVETS!

Brianna grew up on a cane farm in the Port Douglas/Mossman area of Far North Queensland, where her lifelong passion for animals began. Surrounded by dogs, cats, and horses, she knew from a young age that a career in veterinary medicine was her calling.

After graduating from James Cook University in 2024, Brianna is eager to dive into mixed practice, with a particular interest in equine reproduction. She is thrilled to join WestVETS, where she looks forward to developing her skills under the guidance of an experienced team.

Outside of work, Brianna is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys trail riding, swimming, water skiing, and tennis. She also has a deep passion for breeding and training young horses, along with competing in various equestrian events.

Please join us in giving Brianna a warm WestVETS welcome! 🐎🐶🐱

13/02/2025

Last week, Ziggy the tabby cat had a terrifying experience. While his owners were bringing him into our clinic, his cage unexpectedly broke in the carpark, and in a panic, he ran off. Despite tireless efforts from his owners and our team searching high and low, there was no sign of him.

But today, almost a week of being lost, we received the most incredible news—Ziggy walked home!

Amazingly, his owners have only had him for six months, yet this determined kitty managed to find his way back, traveling over 8km to find his way home. His resilience and sense of direction are truly remarkable!

While this story has a happy ending, it’s also an important reminder of how crucial microchipping, identification tags, and secure transport are for our pets. Accidents can happen in an instant, and having proper ID and ensuring carriers are sturdy and secure can make all the difference in reuniting lost pets with their families.

We are beyond thrilled for Ziggy and his loving family. This story is a beautiful reminder of the deep bonds our pets form with us—even in such a short time. Welcome home, Ziggy! 🐈🤎

10/02/2025

🔈UPDATE - As of February 11th, we’ve received an update regarding HomeSafeID microchips. AAR, CAR, and Global Micro will now process them, and Global Micro is offering free registration for HomeSafeID owners.
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🚨 Important Notice Regarding HomeSafeID Microchip Registration🚨

We want to inform you that HomeSafeID is at risk of going offline soon, due to hosting issues.

If you have registered your pet's microchip with HomeSafeID, we strongly recommend exploring alternative pet registration services as soon as possible. Once this site goes offline, your pet's registration data will no longer be accessible online or searchable.

⚠️ If your pet’s microchip is not registered with an active database, reuniting them with you will be much more difficult, if not impossible if they go missing. ⚠️

To ensure your pet's microchip information remains available in case they go missing, consider transferring their details to another registry. Two reliable alternatives are:

🔹 Central Animal Records (CAR) https://car.com.au/
🔹 Australasian Animal Registry (AAR) https://www.aar.org.au/

If you need assistance or further recommendations, please feel free to reach out to our friendly staff on (07) 3202 7300 Anstead or (07) 5464 4422 Marburg.

07/02/2025

🐍Snake Season Warning: Chevy & Bailey’s Close Call 🐍

Chevy and Bailey’s owners had a terrifying experience when they witnessed a snake bite Chevy several times. Rushing him straight to the hospital, they arrived to find Chevy already showing severe symptoms - blue gums, vomiting, and unable to stand.

From experience, our veterinarians knew that if one dog had been bitten, the chances were high that the other had been too. On our advice, Bailey was brought in for testing. Although he showed no symptoms, his test revealed prolonged clotting time, indicating he had also been envenomated.

Both dogs were immediately treated with snake antivenin and remained under close monitoring in the hospital. Thanks to their owner's quick thinking and our team’s rapid response, their recovery chances were significantly improved.

We are happy to share that Chevy and Bailey have since returned for a visit, and they are both thriving and full of energy!

Signs of a Snake Bite in Pets
If your pet has been bitten by a snake, symptoms can develop quickly or be delayed for hours. Watch for:

🐍 Sudden weakness or collapse
🐍 Vomiting or drooling
🐍 Pale or blue gums
🐍 Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing
🐍 Bleeding from the bite site or other unusual bleeding
🐍 Shaking, twitching, or paralysis
🐍 Dilated pupils or difficulty blinking
🐍 Loss of bladder or bowel control

Be Snake-Ready!
Taking these precautions can help reduce the risk of a snake encounter.

⚠️ Keep grass short and yards free from clutter.
⚠️ Remove food scraps that may attract rodents (which in turn attract snakes).
⚠️ Stay vigilant, especially in warmer months when snakes are most active.

If you suspect your pet has come into contact with a snake even if they seem fine we cannot stress enough to bring them to your local vet immediately. Time is critical, and early intervention can save lives.

05/02/2025

What a day! ❤️

02/02/2025

25/01/2025

More spaces available!

Please join us for an informative day full of learning. Veterinarians will be speaking on a wide range of equine health topics!

22/01/2025

Please join us for an informative day full of learning. Veterinarians will be speaking on a wide range of equine health topics!

12/01/2025

When was your pet’s last worming treatment?
Regular worming is key to keeping your pet healthy and free from parasites.

📞 Call us to stock up on worming treatments or for advice on the best option for your furry friend! 🐕🐈

24/12/2024

🎄✨ It's been an absolutely magical time at the clinic, but the time has come for Dr. Jingles to head back to the North Pole! 🎅🏼❄️After spreading holiday joy and helping with some festive cheer, he's ready to yippee-ki-yay back to where the snow never stops and the elves are waiting! 🌟A HUGE thank you to everyone who came by for a little holiday joy. Stay merry, stay bright, and remember – Dr. Jingles will be back next year to sprinkle more magic! 🎁🎉Until then, keep the holiday spirit alive and we'll see you in the next sleigh ride around the sun! 🎅🏼❄️🎄