AHVEC in Moonah, Tasmania, Australia | Medical and health

AHVEC

Locality: Moonah, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 302 912

Address: 37 Derwent Park Rd 7009 Moonah, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.ahvec.com.au

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25.01.2022 We hope everyone has a safe and happy Easter at home. We’re open 24/7 from Thursday evening through to 6am Good Friday, when we close for a one hour Covid-19 deep clean. From 7am Good Friday through to Tuesday morning we are 24/7 if you do need us. 1300 302 912

24.01.2022 At AHVEC we see a lot of injured wildlife. This beautiful Tasmanian Masked Owl was brought in to us by a member of the public after being found on the side of the road. We radiographed her which revealed a fractured leg. The Tasmanian Masked Owl is an endangered species so we referred her to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for further treatment to give her the best chance of rehabilitation back into the wild. Fortunately these days we live in a time where it is possible to fix ...some fractures in wild birds. The talented team at Bonorong managed to perform surgery and pin her leg to allow the fracture to heal. Thanks to them and their dedication to Tasmania’s wildlife, she is well on the way to recovery. We wish her all the best and hope that one day she will be released back into the wild. #afterhours #ahvec #afterhoursvet #emergencymedicine #emergencyvet #wildlife #maskowl #bird #tasmania #indangeredspecies #beautifulbirds #bonorongwildlifesanctuary #fracturefixed #fingerscrossed @ AHVEC - After hours veterinary emergency centre. See more

24.01.2022 WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT Pip’s eye was miraculously ok and she has since made a full recovery Refer to previous post for the full story of Pip and her stick injury! Here’s the video!

22.01.2022 A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work with a fabulous team! We are recruiting for a casual receptionist & casual nurses! These roles will ideally suit someone that is experienced in the industry, can hit the ground running, loves the thrill of emergency medicine and wants the opportunity to further their knowledge and gain some extra hours to supplement their income. If you like working in a fast paced environment, can work well under pressure and love delivering high... quality customer service and veterinary care, we would love to hear from you. The hours for this position vary but availability to work evenings and weekends is a must. Experience within the veterinary industry is essential. To learn more, please get in contact with Hayley Mayne [email protected]

22.01.2022 Happy International Vet Nurse Day to all our wonderful vet nurses AHVEC thanks you for your continuous hard work and dedicated care to to all our patients! The love, care and kindness they display everyday is inspiring ... Shout out to all the wonderful veterinary nurses in the world what on earth would we do without you?! #internationalvetnurseday #afterhours #ahvec #emergencymedicine #emergencyvet #veterinarynurse #thankful #happynurses #celebration #greatful #dedicatedstaff #thankyou

21.01.2022 Here’s an important number to add to your phone or pin to the fridge. The Animal Poisons Centre on 1300 869 738 provides a awesome free service to pet owners who may be concerned their pet has eaten something dangerous. In times of stress, it is important to know you have a specialist service that provides you with a friendly, comprehensive information and advice about potential toxicities. Ensuring you have a full understanding of symptoms and recommendations. ... They also liaise with us at AHVEC directly for veterinary care if required. We are very thankful and fully supportive of this wonderful service. #ahvec #afterhours #emergencymedicine #emergencyvet #afterhoursvet #poisonhotline #austaliananimalpoisonscentre #freefriendlyservice #toxicity #pets #cats #dogs #vetinarian

21.01.2022 Kevin the little pug was very cheeky and decided that the rocks in his backyard looked like a tasty treat. Kevin presented to us at AHVEC for vomiting. He had radiographs taken, which revealed lots of rocks in his stomach and throughout his intestines. The only way to retrieve the rocks that Kevin had eaten was to take him to surgery. Dr Pip and nurse Sam, performed an exploratory laparotomy (surgical examination of the abdomen). ... We retrieved 14 blue metal rocks! Kevin recovered well and is now home with his family. We hope for your sake Kevin, that we don’t see you again and you stay out of trouble. #ahvec #afterhours #afterhoursveterinarycentre #veterinarymedicine #veterinaryhospital #kevinthepug #pugofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #emergencysurgery #tasmania

20.01.2022 If you’re interested in weird and wonderful things then this is one for you! Pip presented to us as an emergency on Sunday with a stick penetration injury to her left eye. We didn’t know just looking at Pip, if the eye was injured or how big the stick was and where it went. ... As soon as Pip arrived we gave her some pain relief and with her owners consent took her through to surgery to remove the stick. Remarkably the stick came out whole and measured 11cm long (with only 2cm sticking out of her eye externally, nobody was expecting it to be so big). Miraculously, it had just missed Pip’s eye! Her owners do not know how this happened, it is still a big mystery to this day! Pip made a full recovery and she got to keep her eye! What a lucky pup!! ***If you want to watch the video of the stick being removed, view in separate post***

18.01.2022 After hours Veterinary Emergency Centre (Tasmania) offical Instagram page! Give us some love and a follow to see the cases and pets we help through illness and injury. #ahvec #veterinarymedicine #veterinarians #veterinarynurses #helpingpetsandtheirpeople #catsdogs #pocketpets #wildlife #afterhoursvet

17.01.2022 Many dogs are playful by nature, and resisting the attraction of a low flying bee can be very difficult for them. Bee stings are a common problem for our canine friends. ... A bee only has one self defence mechanism and that is to release the stinger! This little doggo couldn’t resist the buzz and came off a little worse for wear! Our canine friends will sometimes have an allergic reaction to the bee sting. Bee sting reactions in dogs can vary from minor to extreme reactions depending on each patient. If this is the case and your doggo does have a reaction, you need to seek veterinary attention as soon as possible. #ahvec #afterhours #veterinaryemergency #veterinarymedicine #veterinaria #veterinarynurse #beesting #allergicreaction #puffyface #dogsofinstagram #labradorsofinstagram #labrador #emergencyattention

16.01.2022 Caesar is one lucky German Shepherd! (Lucky is probably an understatement!) He presented to us here at AHVEC in severe respiratory distress. Respiratory distress can be caused by a number of things and is a life threatening emergency. ... In Caesar’s case, it was unknown at the time of presentation what was causing his respiratory distress. The vet that examined Caesar suspected that it may have been an oesophageal foreign body causing an obstruction. Emergency action was taken and he was very carefully anaesthetised with a full team of vets and nurses on hand. We were able to open Caesar’s mouth and have a look. What we found was mind blowing A BALL was lodged in the back of Caesar’s throat causing the respiratory distress! Fortunately, for Caesar the ball had a hole in it and was lodged in the perfect position where he was able to breathe through the little hole until we were able to help him. Can only imagine how he must’ve felt when he woke up with a nice big airway again! Just another day at AHVEC #ahvec #afterhours #vet #afterhoursveterinarycentre #getmanshepherd #dogsofinstagram #doggo #ball #obstruction #whataluckydoggo #veternarian #veterinarymedicine #veterinarynurse #emergencymedicine

15.01.2022 WARM WEATHER ALERT With the beautiful warm weather AHVEC would like to remind pet owners that the heat can seriously affect our pets, this leads the the topic HEATSTROKE. Heatstroke can be a life threatening condition that can very quickly become fatal. ... If an animal has heatstroke they require immediate action and veterinary attention. Cats and dogs can’t perspire (sweat) and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet. There are ways the help minimise the risk of heatstroke to your pet. These include; Ensure your pet has an appropriate amount of shade outdoors or if possible keep them inside with the air-conditioning. Ensure your pet has plenty of fresh water. If you must exercise your pet, it is best to do so in the early morning or late in the day. Never leave your pet in a car on a hot day. Not even for a couple of minutes. Please consider how your pet will handle the heat. Pets with excessive coats, shorter faced breeds, pets with pre-existing health conditions or older pets, may suffer more in the heat. Some signs of heatstroke may include; Panting or drooling Bright red gums and/or tongue Vomiting and/or diarrhoea Rapid heart rate Disorientation Weakness or lack of coordination Heatstroke is an emergency If you suspect your pet is suffering from heatstroke then it is extremely important to contact your vet immediately. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet please call your regular veterinarian or if it’s after hours, call AHVEC 1300 302 912. We’re here here for all your after hours animal emergencies. #ahvec #afterhours #veterinaryemergency #afterhoursveterinarycentre #vetsafterhours #warmweather #animalheatstroke #heatstroke #veterinarycare #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram

08.01.2022 This patient (dog) presented to us here at AHVEC after his owners highly suspected he ate something he shouldn’t have.. He was radiographed to confirm if he definitely did eat it and where it was sitting in the GI tract. The xrays revealed he definitely swallowed it and it was in the stomach. Can anyone guess what the foreign object is?! Answer revealed tomorrow! ... Stay tuned we will post what it is in the comments!!! #ahvec #afterhours #vet #veterinarian #veterinarynurse #afterhoursveterinarycentre #naughtydoggo #dogsofinstagram #canyouguessit #veterinarymedicine #radiograph #xrays See more

06.01.2022 Important Job Notice An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and caring person to join our team in the position of weekday Ambulance Driver and weekend Kennel Hand. This part-time role is from 7.00am 10.30am weekdays and every second weekend from 3pm 8pm, spread over a 4 week rotational roster. This important role works closely with the nursing team to ensure the safe and timely transfer of our hospital patients back to their referring veterinary clinics. Upon... completion of morning transfers, you are responsible for ensuring the van is cleaned and restocked ready for the evening and the hospital cages are cleaned and remade, laundry is completed, shelves are restocked and the hospital is clean and tidy. To be successful in this position, you must have a full drivers licence, excellent communication skills and a genuine love of animals. Previous veterinary industry experience would be advantageous. To view the positions description and learn more about the role, please get in contact with Hayley Mayne [email protected] by COB Monday 23 November. See more

05.01.2022 Dr Felicity performed a caesarean on a little chihuahua called Fern. She delivered one very cute and healthy puppy. Both Fern and puppy are doing awesome ! A caesarean is a major surgery performed to remove puppies from the uterus. This is most commonly performed as an emergency procedure where there is difficulty with natural birth. An emergency caesarean is a common procedure performed at AHVEC. Enjoy the cute puppy spam. #Ahvec #emergencyvet #veterinarymedicine #emergencyveterinarymedicine #dogsofinstagram #emergencyveterinaryhospital #chihuahuasofinstagram #veterinarycesarean #newlife

04.01.2022 YES WE ARE OPEN AHVEC are open all day today until Friday 8am. We can help assist you with any animal emergencies ... Please contact us on 1300 302 912

02.01.2022 Sunday night surgery Norman required emergency surgery after chewing and ingesting a razer blade! After x-rays were taken, Dr Grace carefully retrieved and removed the pieces of the razor from his stomach using a special magnet, and a very steady hand! Norman had a smooth recovery and is back to his bright and bouncy self. We wish Norman all the best and hope he stays out of trouble in the future. #afterhours #afterhoursvets #ahvec #vetemergency #vets #nurses #emergencymedicine #emergencysurgery #razorblades #normanthestaffy #dogsofinstagram #staffiesofinstagram @ AHVEC - After hours veterinary emergency centre.

02.01.2022 One little Cinnamon was playing on the bed. Sadly fell off and hurt her leg! Mama called the vet and the vet said rest that leg and snuggle in bed! How cute is little Cinnamon the chihuahua is snug as a bug for her recovery We hope everyone is keeping warm with the cooler weather. AHVEC is open now until 8am Monday morning to assist with any medical emergencies over the weekend. #AHVEC_ #emergencyvet #emergencyveterinarymedicine #chihuahuasofinstagram #veterinarymedicine #tasmaniavet #snugasabug

02.01.2022 Meet little Rupert Rupert is a known offender for eating things he shouldn’t. Rupert the cavoodle presented to AHVEC because he was seen eating a rubber toy and before his family could stop him, it was gone. He was admitted to hospital to induce emesis (the process of medically making a patient vomit, when they have eaten something they shouldn’t). ... To everyone’s surprise the little toy came out whole! Lucky Rupert , had he not vomited it up we would’ve had to perform major surgery to remove the gecko from his stomach. After some cuddles and a pep talk, Rupert was able to go home (one gecko lighter of course)! AHVEC is here for all your emergencies this weekend. Happy SATURDAY #afterhoursvets #afterhoursemergency #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian #donteatthingsyoushouldnt #Rupert #cavoodlesofinstagram #cavoodle #dogsofinstaworld #thebestboy #thecutestface #nurselove #heretohelp #ahvec #happysaturdayeveryone

02.01.2022 Everyone meet Brax Brax is a 1 year old German Wirehaired Pointer who recently became a wonder dog! Brax was accidentally shot and after being treated here at AHVEC in the ICU, he remarkably survived. He is now home with his lovely family, and is 100% back to his normal doggy self. He is pictured here having a cuddle with Nurse Marina. ... And as you can see by his X-ray, he is a VERY lucky little doggo. We hope Brax stays out of mischief in the future! #afterhoursvet #emergencymedicine #emergency #germanshorthairpointer #oneluckydoggo #icu #veterinarian #afthours #vetnursecuddles @ AHVEC - After hours veterinary emergency centre. See more