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Yass Valley Veterinary

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Yass Valley Veterinary and its branch clinic the Murrumbateman Veterinary Hospital We are about 40 minutes from Canberra and about 3 hours from Sydney.

The Yass Valley Veterinary is a long established veterinary provider located in Yass situated within the beautiful Yass Valley. We also operate the Murrumbateman Veterinary Clinic located in Rose Street. We offer the full range of veterinary services for your animals and provide a 24hr animal emergency service.

01/11/2026

Unfortunately, tonight the 2nd November, we will not have a veterinarian available overnight for on-call services.

If you experience an animal emergency, please contact 📞 6226 4444. The after-hours triage team will assist in directing you to the nearest available emergency veterinary clinic.

Thank you for your understanding.

30/10/2026

🎃👻 KEEP YOUR PET SAFE FROM SPOOKY SEASON!

Halloween can be fun for us, but all the costumes, decorations, strange noises and unexpected visitors can be a little too spooky for our pets. 🐾

If your pet is easily frightened or anxious, help them feel safe this Halloween:

🕯️ Create a quiet, comfortable space away from the front door
🔊 Keep scary noises and loud music to a minimum
🚪 Make sure doors, gates and windows are secure
🎃 Keep decorations, candles and treats safely out of reach
💛 Let your pet hide or retreat if they’re feeling overwhelmed — never force them to interact

A little preparation can help keep Halloween fright-free for your furry family members. 🐶🐱

If your pet is prone to anxiety, speak with our veterinary team about ways we can help them feel more comfortable.

30/10/2026

A little flashback to a week ago! 😍

Monty, you are one handsome little Pomeranian! All that fluff, those adorable eyes and a whole lot of personality. It's hard not to fall in love with this little face! 🐾❤️

Happy Friday from us and our gorgeous patients!

29/10/2026

🐶🐱 If you've noticed something off with your pet’s health or behaviour, don’t wait! It’s always better to give us a call to discuss your pet's symptoms. 💬✨

And here’s the best part - as a Supertails member, you’ve got unlimited consults covered
each year! 🩺🐾 So you can have peace of mind if you need to bring them into the
clinic.

22/10/2026

🐶 LAST CHANCE TO ENROL IN PUPPY SCHOOL! 🐾

Got a little one at home? Now’s the time to give them a great start!

Our next Puppy School class starts 26 October, helping your pup build confidence, learn important life skills and make positive first impressions of the world around them. 💚

⏰ Spots are filling up! Puppies must be under 16 weeks of age to take part.

Call us to secure your spot!

21/10/2026

🦷🐴 DENTAL CARE FOR THE OLDER HORSE

As horses age, their dental needs change — and regular dental examinations become increasingly important.

Dental disease can affect your horse’s comfort, ability to chew and overall health, and some problems may be difficult to spot until they’ve progressed.

🔎 Common issues we can diagnose and manage include:
🦷 Periodontal disease
🦷 Sharp enamel points & abnormal wear
🦷 Endodontic disease
🦷 Fractured or diseased teeth requiring extraction or referral

🌿 Senior horses with PPID (Cushing’s disease) or other ongoing health conditions may be at increased risk of complications associated with dental disease.

🐴 Signs to look out for include:
• Quidding or dropping food
• Difficulty chewing
• Weight loss or changes in body condition
• Bad breath
• Excessive salivation
• Facial or jaw swelling
• Nasal discharge
• Changes in behaviour or bit acceptance

Importantly, older horses can compensate remarkably well, meaning significant dental disease may be present before obvious signs appear.

Regular dental examinations help us detect problems early, manage ongoing disease and support your horse’s comfort and quality of life.

📍 Yass Valley Veterinary can assess your older horse’s dental health and develop an appropriate long-term care plan.

📞 Contact our team to book your horse’s next dental examination.

21/10/2026

We are open at Yass Valley Veterinary today from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Our phone lines will be diverted during this time.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

19/10/2026

🐾 Socialisation is about more than playtime!

Puppy School gives your little one the chance to learn important life skills in a safe, supportive environment.

Alongside meeting other puppies, they'll start building confidence around new experiences, learning basic cues and discovering how to interact positively with the world around them.

And it's not just for the puppies! You'll pick up helpful tips to support their learning at home, too. 🐶💚

🐾 Our next class starts 26 October!

Puppies must be under 16 weeks of age to take part, so don't miss out!

📩 Contact us today!

16/10/2026

🚗 Heading to the vet this weekend? Please allow extra travel time! This weekend we will be at Murrumbateman Veterinary 8am - 12pm🐾

A friendly reminder to all clients with appointments this weekend: the Murrumbateman Field Days are on in Murrumbateman, and increased traffic and delays are expected in the area.

If you’re travelling to the vet, please plan ahead and leave a little earlier than usual to ensure you arrive on time for your appointment.

We appreciate your patience and understanding, and look forward to seeing you and your furry friends! 🐶🐱💚

Safe travels, everyone!

12/10/2026

🦷🐴 Young Horse Dentistry: Why 1–7 Years Is So Important

Did you know your horse’s mouth is undergoing major changes throughout their first seven years of life?

Between 1 and 7 years old, horses are losing their baby teeth, erupting permanent teeth and developing their adult dentition. This period of rapid change makes regular dental examinations especially important.

🦷 What’s happening in the mouth?
As young horses grow, their teeth continue to erupt and change position. This can result in:
🔹 Sharp enamel points developing
🔹 Retained baby teeth or “caps”
🔹 Wolf teeth erupting
🔹 Developing abnormalities in tooth alignment
🔹 Discomfort associated with erupting permanent teeth
🔹 Changes to the way the horse chews and carries their head

🐎 Why does this matter during education?
Young horses are often being started under saddle, introduced to a bit and learning new skills during this same period.

Dental discomfort can make these experiences unnecessarily difficult.

A horse experiencing discomfort in their mouth may show signs such as:
• Resistance to the bit
• Head tossing or shaking
• Reluctance to work
• Behavioural changes or resistance during training
These behaviours aren't always a “training problem” — sometimes the mouth is telling us something is wrong.

✨ Regular dental examinations allow us to monitor your young horse as their adult teeth erupt and address problems before they interfere with comfort, nutrition or education.

At Yass Valley Veterinary, we recommend giving young horses particular attention during this important developmental stage.

🩷 A comfortable mouth gives your young horse the best opportunity to learn, develop and enjoy their education.

📞 Contact the Yass Valley Veterinary team to discuss an appropriate dental schedule for your young horse.

Address

72-76 Laidlaw Street
Yass, NSW
2582

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

(02) 6226 4444

Website

http://www.yassvet.com.au/

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