Services
Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:
Pathology
Our rapid in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
Orthopaedic Surgery
Our Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Scott Chapman is a member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Small Animal Surgery.
Scott has extensive experience in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery including but not limited to management of Cruciate Ligament Disease, Patellar Luxations, Fracture fixation (bone plating and external fixation devices) and Corrective Orthopaedics.
Surgical Services
Our surgical facilities provide for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures, both soft tissue and orthopaedic. Our practice owner Dr Scott Chapman has more than 25 years of surgical experience, so there are very few surgical problems we have not encountered before. For the most demanding cases or where specialised equipment is required, we can refer clients to specialist centres.
Diagnostic Imaging Services
Our on-site, X-ray digital equipment provides high quality imaging to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. We also work closely with an ultrasonographer to provide specialist ultrasound diagnostics from within our clinic for our more complex or critical cases.
Anaesthesia
We utilize the safest available anaesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Each patient's vital signs are monitored during all anaesthetic procedures. We are especially careful to provide excellent analgesia to provide better recoveries.
Pharmacy
We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
Dentistry
Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions, restorations and oral surgery.
Dietary Counselling
We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.
Individualized Flea Control Programs
We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.
Permanent Identification
We offer microchip identification and implantation.
Behavioral Counselling
We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.
Emergency Care
Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies.