Small Animal Services
Canine Vaccinations
We stock a full range of dog vaccines which provide the option of protection against the following diseases;
- Distemper - 1 or 3 year vaccine
- Hepatitis - 1 or 3 year vaccine
- Parvovirus - 1 or 3 year vaccine
- Kennel Cough both parainfluenza & bordetella (both of which are necessary for boarding in kennels or dog training.
Feline Vaccinations
We also stock a full range of cat vaccines which provide the option of protection against the following diseases;
- Enteritis
- Calicivirus
- Rhinotracheitis (or Cat Flu)
- Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV or Feline AIDs)
Desexing
At Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital we desex both dogs & cats by appointment only. The surgery is carried out in our purpose built surgery under gas anaesthetic with a full range of monitoring equipment & modern drugs. We will admit your pet in the morning of the surgery (between 8am & 9:30am) & ask that you withhold food & water from 8pm the night preceeding surgery. During admission, we ask you to complete an admission form, which gives us a more detailed picture of your pet’s current health status. At this stage our vets examine your pet for general health & any anaesthetic risks. This is also a good time to discuss any concerns you have about the surgery (or after care) with our vets who are more than happy to answer your questions. Your pet will generally be ready for discharge after 4pm unless other arrangements are made prior to the day.
We have even been known to desex ferrets & rabbits when the occasion demands!
Doggy Day Spa
We offer a full range of grooming services from clipping your trendy Poodle to tidying up the family Border Collie. Our nurses clip & bath all shapes & sizes of dogs & cats, trim toenails & perform ears checks. The Day Spa is by appointment only so book early during peak seasons to avoid a long wait to have your pet groomed to perfection.
Ultrasound & Imaging facilities
Our facilities have in-house services including X-Ray, ultrasound & endoscopy.The ultrasound facility can be used to diagnose your pet’s pregnancy from 21 days. It is also used as a diagnostic tool in many small animal diseases.
Laboratory facilities
These facilities include a ‘same day’ results service for urgent cases.
Separate Dog & Cat wards
This mean less stress for animals while hospitalized. A sound proofed dog ward means less noise for all animals & staff.
Fully equipped surgery
This allows all types of small animal surgery to be completed, including soft tissue & orthopaedics. Our surgery has all modern monitoring equipment ensuring the best possible care is given to your pet at all times.
Merchandise
We have a full range of merchandise including Hills Prescription & Science Diets, skin care products, worming, heartworm & flea control products.
Puppy Pre-School
This is a 4 week course held at the clinic every Thursday from 5:30pm til 6:30pm. The course is run by Caroline & is designed to socialize your new puppy & to give you a head start in training & health care. Upon graduation each puppy is presented with a Graduation Certificate & gift.
Dog Training
Alongside the Puppy Pre-School, Caroline also holds Dog Training classes at the clinic on Saturday afternoons from 12:15pm. If you are interested, we ask that you notify us during the week so that we can sort dogs into groups for training purposes. The classes are not consecutive so you & your pet can attend as often as you like.
Seniors Discount
We offer a 5% discount on most services for all Seniors Card Holders.
Payment plans
We offer payment plans for emergencies including GE Finance (in interest free or extended payment plan – conditions apply) & Ezidebit (a direct debit facility).
Emergency After Hours Services
An after hours roster ensures that there is a veterinarian on call 24 hours a day.
Euthanasias
These can be tailored to suit your needs. Home euthanasia can be arranged if required. Cremation services are also available on request.