Animal Medical Centre in Launceston, Tasmania | Veterinary surgeon

Animal Medical Centre

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6331 9405

Address: 266 Charles Street 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 We have a stray female Borzoi staying with us, was found wandering along the Tasman Highway near Kings Meadows. Grey and blonde, answers to Twilight. If you think this is your dog please call 6331 9405 tomorrow between the hours of 10am-5pm.

24.01.2022 No it's not a beanbag and yes it is adorable! We know it's a baby echidna, but does anyone know the specific name? And does anyone know what classification of animal they come under? Post answers below

24.01.2022 Veterinary Nurses wanted. We are advertising for friendly, energetic and suitably qualified Veterinary Nurses. Please see the advert on Seek

23.01.2022 Unfortunately we have had a young male stray cat brought in to us that was found on the side of the road on Mayfield St. He has since passed away. Dark tabby in colour, no microchip or collar, and we think he was about 4 months of age. Please call the clinic on 6331 9405 if you think this is your cat

22.01.2022 Puppy School Graduation Congratulations to all the puppies who graduated on the 17th of September from our Thursday Puppy class. Due to an overwhelming number of puppies interested in our classes we decided to start running our Thursday puppy class sooner than planned. We are glad we did... what a wonderful bunch of puppies! Good luck and have fun with your new fur babies.

21.01.2022 This week we did a check up on Bruno. He has diabetes and his mum and dad have been giving him insulin injections twice a day to manage the disease. Unfortunately like many diabetic dogs Bruno developed cataracts and slowly became blind. During Covid lockdown last month Bruno travelled to Melbourne and was operated on by Dr Andrew Turner, a veterinary ophthalmologist. Bruno’s cataracts were removed and lens implants put in-now he can see again! Here Bruno is having a cuddle from nurse Sarah after we did a routine check of his eye pressure. We’re happy to say the surgery was a success!

20.01.2022 We have had a deceased cat brought in to us this morning. Domestic Short Hair, ginger and white, entire male, no microchip. He was found on the West Tamar Highway at the Trevallyn end at around midnight last night. If you think this could be your cat please give the clinic a call on 6331 9405

17.01.2022 On international vet nurse day we thank the true back-bone of our vet clinic. Without this amazing, talented and dedicated team we would not be able to run the clinic, and provide you and your four-legged friends with the quality vet care you deserve. But being a vet nurse isn't just cuddling puppies and kittens. Being a vet nurse is hard work. It's the stamina to be on your feet all day, setting up procedures, tending all the unwell animals in the hospital, answering the ph...ones and being available when a vet needs assistance. It's the dedication to stay even after the doors have closed because the animals need to be cared for, because the cleaning has only just started after a hectic day packed full of surgeries, emergency admissions. It's the endurance to come in at 3am to assist a vet with an emergency afterhours and still turn up to work at 7am the next day because you know it's going to be busy. It's the compassion to sit with an animal while they are suffering, to extend a kind hand and gentle voice to make the hurt a little bit less if only for a little while. It's the deep and unconditional empathy when a patient comes into the clinic for the last time, when you've known them since they were a puppy or followed their case whenever they were in for an appointment. It's the going home at the end of the day absolutely exhausted because you didn't have a chance to rest when there are animals in distress, or in for surgery, or even just in for a consult. Vet nurses have a tough job, but a rewarding one. So thank you, AMC nursing staff, and thank you to all the vet nursing staff around the world for continuing to provide our animals with love and care, especially during the year that has been 2020. We couldn't do it without you

16.01.2022 Meet April! (WARNING - Some of the following photos are quite graphic) April is a 5 month old kitten who was brought in to us with what was suspected to be a broken leg. After taking some x-rays it was discovered that April had a fracture along the femoral neck, otherwise known as the thigh bone, up near the ball joint on her left leg. It was determined that the best course of action would be to perform a procedure called an FHO or a Femoral Head Osteotomy. This is a procedu...re where the vets remove the head of the femur to prevent it rubbing/causing pain within the hip socket. Once the procedure is complete, the muscles in April's leg should keep everything in place while it heals, and eventually a 'false joint' comprised of muscle will fill the socket where her ball joint once was. Following this procedure April should retain mobility in her leg without movement causing any pain. Once out of recovery April was given lots of cuddles by our Head Cat Clinic nurse Chloe

16.01.2022 Puppy School Graduation! Congratulations to all the puppies that graduated from our November Thursday night class on the 12th! You were all absolutely fur-bulous and we look forward to seeing you guys soon! Good luck!!

16.01.2022 We unfortunately had a deceased stray cat brought in to us last night after being hit by a car along the East Tamar Highway. Entire male, black and white, no microchip and no collar. Please call the clinic on 6331 9405 if you think this is your cat

15.01.2022 We're in it to win it! The AMC now officially has a mixed netball team! But we haven't been able to decide on a name. Do you guys have any suggestions for us?

15.01.2022 Stony the retired guide dog came to us recently after being unable to eat- a serious condition for a Labrador! Dr David discovered that poor Stony had eaten a bone which was stuck in his oesophagus over his heart. Using our video gastroscope to help him, Dr David tried to push the bone into the stomach, but it was wedged too tightly. Instead he had to use an oversized pair of forceps to reach in and carefully drag the bone back through his mouth. We’re pleased to say that Stony has made a full recovery but is no longer allowed to scoff bones! For those of you with strong stomachs, we’ll post a snippet of the video of the forceps dragging the bone.

15.01.2022 Christmas is a time for food and festivities spent in the company of loved ones, pets included! Nobody wants to be hungry over Christmas! So if you normally buy your pet food through us, please get your orders in by the 22nd of December before the suppliers close for their own Christmas break! Remember: supply constraints limit us to one bag per client. DISCLAIMER: Donuts are NOT a balanced meal, no matter how adorable the puppy eyes

13.01.2022 Unfortunately we had a member of the public bring in a deceased cat to our cat clinic. Female, grey and black domestic short hair, no desexing tattoo, she is microchipped but the details look to be incorrect. If you think this is your cat please give the clinic a call on 6331 9405

11.01.2022 Puppy School Graduation!! Congratulations to the puppies that graduated from our Thursday December class on the 10th! You were all paw-fect and passed with flying colours. Can't wait to see you all soon!

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the Animal Medical Centre. On behalf of our whole team, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter and cuddles from your pets! We are so very grateful for each and every one of our clients, and cannot express our gratitude nearly enough for your ongoing support during this particularly difficult year.... We wish to remind everyone that our clinic will be closed for Christmas Day, however one of our wonderful vets will be on call for any emergencies. Also, we will be open on Monday 28th of December, and Friday 1st of January from 10am to 5pm for emergencies and urgent appointments. Otherwise, the festive season is business as usual at the AMC for all your veterinary needs. We hope you have a safe and relaxing break, we look forward to seeing you and your pets in the new year.

10.01.2022 Puppy School Graduation! How cute is this bunch!?! Congratulations to all the puppies who graduated on the 30th of September from our Wednesday night puppy class. We look forward to seeing you all in the future! Absent: Lewi

09.01.2022 This is Sky - Sky is a young cockatiel who has just started to lay her first clutch of eggs! Sky needed a little help with laying her second egg as it was running a little late so she was brought into the Animal Medical Centre to see Dr Jade for a little assistance. Among other reasons, female birds can have issues delivering their eggs if they have obesity (especially if on an all-seed diet), malnutrition (seed diet) or a low calcium diet (seed diet) - anyone see a pattern h...ere? Sky’s owners were supplementing her diet with healthy vegetables & cuttlefish, but we are now converting Sky onto a 50% pellet, 30% seed and 20% vegetable diet to ensure she has adequate vitamins and minerals for healthy reproductive activity. Sky’s owners were also advised to leave her eggs in the cage with her until she has finished laying her clutch, otherwise she will continuously lay eggs! If you have a pet bird and are concerned about a change in their behaviour now spring is on the way, please give us a call to book an assessment with Dr Jade at our cat and small animal clinic

09.01.2022 Puppy School graduation x 2! Double the puppies = double the cuteness! Congratulations to the Puppies that graduated from both our Tuesday and Wednesday night classes this week. We managed to squeeze in an extra class this month to make sure everyone was able to graduate before Christmas. It made for a busy month but was totally worth it! Good luck everyone with your new fur babies. We hope Santa-Paws spoils you all and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

09.01.2022 Getting all dolled up for a good cause! Did you know that vets, both male and female, are 4 times more likely to take their own lives than the general population? Today we participated in Liptember, a cause very close to our hearts. As an industry predominantly staffed by females we feel very strongly about supporting foundations that seek to shed light on the shocking statistics of female mental health issues. ... Most studies conducted previously have focused heavily on male mental health, and then have applied the statistics to women. Liptember offers a gateway to open up conversation about mental health by wearing a bright lipstick during the month of September. All fund raised from Liptember are donated to several different mental health foundations such as Lifeline, The Pretty Foundation and the Centre for Women’s Mental Health and many more. If you are interested in learning more please check out the Liptember website at liptember.com.au #liptember

08.01.2022 If you’ve visited or phoned the Animal Medical Centre during the last few months, chances are you’ve spoken to our newest receptionist Michaela. Last week she brought her precious Frankie the French Bulldog in to both be desexed, and to have his stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) enlarged. Squashed, flat face, or brachycephalic breeds like the French, English and Aussie Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Bull Mastiffs, Lhasa Apsos, Pekingese, and a few more, have been bred over many gener...ations to have shortened snouts. In fact, some barely have a snout at all! The word brachycephalic literally means short-headed, and due to the shape of their face, stenotic nares in these breeds and cross breeds can, in some cases, make breathing through the nostrils somewhat difficult. In Frankie's case, the surgery was performed purely as a precautionary measure. Our Dr Stephanie performed Frankie’s nose job, or BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) procedure to enlarge his nostrils and allow him to breath easier. Once his stitches have been removed from his desexing, he’ll be back strutting his Frenchy butt on the dog walk like the super model he is. It might even help with his snoring!

07.01.2022 The AMC is looking for an Assitant Practice Manager

06.01.2022 Wholesome post alert! One of our patients is now the star of her own picture book! A stunning work with gorgeous drawings and a heartfelt story, Ellie is one lucky greyhound to have found the family she has Ellie is also a blood donor, an incredibly important job to support other dogs undergoing major surgery. Did you know that Greyhounds have a 'universal' blood type? Thank you to Ellie's owners for gifting us this beautiful book, it's even been signed!

05.01.2022 Unfortunately we had a deceased cat brought in to us following a HBC on late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning. Female tabby Domestic Long Hair, no microchip and no collar, was sadly dead on arrival. She was found on Arundel Street in Newstead. If you think this is your cat please call the clinic on 6331 9405. We have also contacted the Tasmanian Lost Pets Registry to share these details.

03.01.2022 Puppy School Graduation Congratulations to all the puppies that graduated from our October Thursday night class on the 15th! How cute do they all look posing for the paw-parazzi?! They were all superstars and we look forward to seeing you guys in the future. Good luck!

03.01.2022 It was an emotional day at the Animal Medical Centre last Monday. Dr Marion Welch has now retired after practicing as a veterinarian for 40 years, the last nearly 16 of those here at the AMC. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank her for knowledge and dedication to her patients, and we will miss her face around the clinic. May this next chapter of life be filled with health, happiness, and time spent with family, friends and her own animals.

02.01.2022 Video of the jumbo sized forceps reaching in to the level of Stony’s heart and pulling out the bone.