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Bordertown Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Bordertown, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8752 1478

Address: 19 Woolshed St 5268 Bordertown, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.localvet.com.au/Bordertown/

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25.01.2022 As veterinary services are deemed essential by the SA government, the clinic is open normal hours during this lockdown period. We are open for unwell or injured animals. We can also do call outs for unwell or injured large animals. Please give us a call to make an appointment or arrange a visit on (08) 87521478. If you are unsure if your animal needs to be seen, please give us a call to check. All elective procedures such as desexings and vaccinations will need to be postpon...ed. The clinic will call you to cancel and you will need to call us to reschedule after the lockdown. *Please note - the Kaniva consultation day today is going ahead as per normal. **Also please note - if you are coming into the clinic, you will need to wear a face mask (if you have one) and please use the hand sanitiser at the front door. Also if you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the clinic. We are limiting the amount of customers into the clinic. Please call us to let us know when you arrive and also if you are picking up medications so we can get them ready for when you arrive. We can meet you at your vehicle. As far as we know, the Cross Border Travel Directive #18 (3 November 2020) has not changed. If you have an ET pass, you are still able to come to the Bordertown clinic for essential goods and services. Things are constantly changing so we will keep you updated as best we can. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions. Hope you and your pet(s) stay safe during this SA lockdown period See more

25.01.2022 Meet...La’el Role: Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? I’ve been doing placement at the clinic for almost 2 years, once a week Do you have any pets? I have a quarter horse, two border collies, a cat and some poultry What are some of your hobbies outside of work? Horse riding - I enjoy horse competitions including stockman’s challenges at the local shows and camp drafting as well as riding on our farm, especially stock-work ... Also piano playing, in particular movie soundtracks Favourite food? Homemade pizza and ice cream Dream holiday destination? A road trip with no destination! Prefer dogs or cats? No preference! As a child, what was your dream job? Veterinarian or pet shop owner What would you sing at Karaoke night? Something country If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Spend time with my animals and family What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Definitely horse What is the favourite thing about your career? Working with animals - in particular large animals, meeting new people and learning from the knowledgeable staff See more

25.01.2022 Our next Keith Surgery Day is on Tuesday the 23rd of March! There are some spots still available. Please note - admit time is 8am. - When booking, please give us your email address so we can send you the anaesthetic forms - The paperwork needs to be returned by the 15th of March to Bordertown or via email so we can print and have ready on the day. Give the clinic a call on 87521478 for more information or to make a booking

25.01.2022 We recommend Bravecto for flea treatment and with summer coming up, it’s a good time to get your pet started! * Rapid Protection that Lasts - one tasty treat, and within 8 hours, the majority of fleas are dead. * Just 4 doses a year to kill fleas and paralysis ticks means fewer chances to forget. * Safe for Puppies - Bravecto is registered for use in puppies from 8 weeks of age, weighing at least 2kg. * Comes in chewable or spot-on. ... * 3 or 6 month treatment packs available. * 5% discount if you buy 2 packs, 10% discount if you buy 3 or more packs. * Call in or phone us for more information. * We are happy to post these out to our Victorian clients See more

24.01.2022 Yay, no more COVID testing for the Border Community Members so our clients can now come to Bordertown clinic with just a pass! We still have a couple of Consult days booked in Kaniva (see below). And as per our previous post, we are still looking into the possibility of a monthly Vaccination day in Kaniva! We will keep you posted. Georgie is consulting in Kaniva tomorrow (the 5th of November) and still has some appointment times available in the afternoon.... To make an appointment, please give the clinic a call on 08 87521478. Consultations are by appointment only. The following consult day in Kaniva at the LINK Community House will be: Thursday, the 19th of November. **Please note - this consult day will be for Vaccinations only. If your pet is sick please come to the Bordertown clinic **Please note - if you are booked in for a consult with your pet, please use the back entrance which is down the laneway between the Purple Starfish and the Club Hotel. Enter the gate on the right and wait under the pergola until the vet is ready to see you. Also, please do not park in the laneway as this blocks the path for deliveries to the Club Hotel. Thank you We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon See more

24.01.2022 Meet...Molly Role: Veterinarian How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? 7 weeks - I’m the newbie! Before now, I’ve been working as a swine consultant Do you have any pets? One horse (PC), one dog (Nelson), both are retired racers, and a community of neon tetras What are some of your hobbies outside of work? I enjoy a getaway to the beach, gardening (trying to improve my green thumb!) and I like all sports ... Favourite food? Sushi! Dream holiday destination? Next on my list is to explore Scotland and Ireland; most of my family has Irish heritage Prefer dogs or cats? Both! I love that cats can be so indifferent, and dogs can be totally the opposite! As a child, what was your dream job? I read one of my reports from reception, it said ballerina! But since then it’s been to be a vet! What would you sing at Karaoke night? Live It Up by Mental As Anything If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Go snorkeling with the sea lions at Baird Bay on the West Coast - I highly recommend! What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Ride a horse What is the favourite thing about your career? Helping clients solve problems with their pets and production animals, and getting to know their animals See more

23.01.2022 Georgie is consulting in Kaniva on Tuesday the 6th of October and still has some appointment times available in the afternoon. To make an appointment, please give the clinic a call on 08 87521478. Consultations are by appointment only. The following consult day in Kaniva at the LINK Community House will be: Thursday, the 15th of October. *Please note - if you are booked in for a consult with your pet, please use the back entrance which is down the laneway between the Purple S...tarfish and the Club Hotel. Enter the gate on the right and wait under the pergola until the vet is ready to see you. Also, please do not park in the laneway as this blocks the path for deliveries to the Club Hotel. Thank you We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon See more

23.01.2022 With things constantly changing, it’s hard to keep up at the moment!! Now that the SA lockdown will be finishing earlier than expected (12am Sunday), we will be able to rebook elective procedures such as desexings and vaccinations next week! The clinic will be in touch with you to reschedule an appointment. Regarding the Vic border closure, after reading the direction that has been released by DHHS, we are unsure if our Victorian clients are able to come to Bordertown. Hopefully we will know more information soon about the permit system. Contact the DHHS hotline for more information. For our Victorian clients, in the case of an emergency with your pet or large animal, please call us on (08) 87521478 to discuss options and we’ll do our best to look after you and your animal

23.01.2022 EDIT: HE HAS FOUND A HOME!! TODAY IS HIS LAST DAY!!. We can't keep him forever. Please share and get him a home. Gorgeous black male kitten, approximately 8 we...eks old. Very gentle and quiet nature, needing a forever home! Please call the Bordertown Vet Clinic on 08 8757 1478 if you are interested. See more

22.01.2022 Just a reminder that Georgie is consulting in Kaniva at the LINK Neighbourhood Learning Centre this Thursday the 3rd of September. All Bookings must be made through the Bordertown Veterinary Clinic by calling 08 87521478. If this Thursday doesn't suit, the next consultation dates in Kaniva are: Tuesday, 8th of September and Monday, 14th of September. We are excited to be able to provide this service to our valued clients that are unable to get over the border and/or those that reside more than 40km from the border. Our priority is servicing all of our clients in these challenging and changing times. We will keep you updated as best we can

21.01.2022 PUPPY TRAINING PRACTICAL CLASSES START OCTOBER Do you have a puppy, or do you plan to get a puppy, that is 6 weeks to 6 months of age? Then the Puppy Foundati...on Course is the must-do course for you. This Course has been designed by me, Dr Emma Vermeeren, qualified veterinarian and Delta-certified dog trainer to be the only dog training and behaviour resource you will need. I'll help you turn your unruly puppy into an obedient adolescent through the perfect combination of: Self-paced online modules Weekly live Zoom sessions Weekly practical classes Facebook Support Group Practical classes are being offered at: * Bordertown Veterinary Clinic * Keith branch of Bordertown Veterinary Clinic * Kangaroo Island Veterinary Clinic * Millicent Veterinary Clinic Dates vary depending on location, and are listed on the website. There's some theory work to do prior to the practical classes so make sure you enrol ASAP to get started. Places are limited and I know these Courses will sell out fast! Visit https://www.animalbehaviourcoaching.com.au/puppyfoundationc for more info and bookings. As always, the Online Only Course is available for those that prefer it or cannot make it to the practical classes.

21.01.2022 The consultation day in Kaniva at the LINK Neighbourhood Learning Centre is all booked for tomorrow now and Georgie is very much looking forward to seeing you and your pets! If you do happen to have something urgent tomorrow, please give the Bordertown Veterinary Clinic a call and we’ll see what we can do. The next consultation day in Kaniva will be Thursday the 3rd of September. To make an appointment, please call 08 87521478.

19.01.2022 Meet...Georgie Role: Veterinarian How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? Since March 2018 - 2 and a half years Do you have any pets? Yes, Maggie my German Shorthaired Pointer, and 4 chooks - Gladis, Mavis, Doris & Maureen Favourite food? Pavlova ... Dream holiday destination? Tropical island for snorkeling or adventures in Africa Prefer dogs or cats? Dogs! As a child, what was your dream job? Veterinarian or dressmaker What would you sing at Karaoke night? Man I feel like a woman by Shania Twain If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Snorkeling What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Drive a car What is the favourite thing about your career? Helping people and their pets get through hard times See more

19.01.2022 Georgie is consulting in Kaniva tomorrow but is ALL booked up now! If any of our Victorian clients are needing urgent veterinary assistance, please give the clinic a call on 08 87521478. The next consult day in Kaniva at the LINK Community House is: Thursday, the 29th of October Please call the clinic to make an appointment on 08 87521478. Consultations are by appointment only. ... *Please note - if you are booked in for a consult with your pet, please use the back entrance which is down the laneway between the Purple Starfish and the Club Hotel. Enter the gate on the right and wait under the pergola until the vet is ready to see you. Also, please do not park in the laneway as this blocks the path for deliveries to the Club Hotel. Thank you We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon See more

19.01.2022 Don't forget your fur babies this Xmas, we will have a range of goodies. Beef ears, pig snouts (as displayed by our awesome model) goat horns, pizzles, kangaroo filled hoofs and in sure there's more.

18.01.2022 Summer is almost here and so are our scaly ‘friends’! If you see your pet with a snake - CALL IMMEDIATELY AND GET TO THE CLINIC AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!... Signs of a snake bite usually develop between 30 minutes to 2 hours after being bitten but it can take as long as 24 hours! It is much better to bring your pet to the clinic immediately than wait for signs to develop. Within half an hour of being bitten, we can perform a quick blood test to check if your pet has been bitten. If your pet has been lucky enough to not get bitten or to have a ‘dry bite’ then we might just recommend monitoring. But it is much better to be safe than sorry! The following signs make us concerned of snake bite: Dogs - Vomiting, weakness, wobbliness, big pupils, difficulty breathing, salivation - Sometimes after a bite, dogs can collapse or they may vomit or have diarrhoea AND then get up and appear completely normal. This unfortunately is a sign that your dog has had a lethal dose of venom and they will start to deteriorate rapidly Cats - Weakness, wobbliness (especially in their back end), difficulty breathing, big pupils If your pet has been bitten, we will place your pet on fluids and administer anti venom. Anti venom gives your pet the best chance of survival. Depending on how paralysed they have become we may also need to assist them with their breathing. Recovery from a snake bite after anti venom can take hours to days. Please take care of yourself around snakes. DO NOT handle the snake or bring the snake to the clinic. If you have any concerns regarding human snake bite, please call 000 for emergency advice. STAY SAFE THIS SUMMER Let’s hope everyone’s reaction to snakes are as quick as Georgie’s Maggie when she met a sleepy lizard!

18.01.2022 It is not long until christmas! We are fully booked for christmas and booking up quickly for the new years so don't forget to contact us soon to book to avoid disappointment!

18.01.2022 Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to be having a bit of fun with a weekly post so everyone can get to know and learn a bit more about our team members! First up is...Rebekah Role: Veterinarian/Business owner How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? 17 years... Do you have any pets? 2 each of dogs, cats, horses and rabbits Favourite food? Grilled fish Dream holiday destination? Victorian High Country Prefer dogs or cats? Neither! As a child, what was your dream job? Veterinarian What would you sing at Karaoke night? Thank God I’m a Country Boy by John Denver If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Ride horses through the high country with my family What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Horse every time! What is the favourite thing about your career? Working outside with a wide range of animals and their fantastic owners See more

17.01.2022 Georgie will be consulting in Kaniva at the LINK Neighbourhood Learning Centre tomorrow, the 8th of September. All Bookings must be made through the Bordertown Veterinary Clinic by calling 08 87521478. There are still some appointment times available in the afternoon. Please share

16.01.2022 It’s business as usual today after the short SA lockdown! If you have a SA Cross Border Community Member ET pass it is still valid. Victorian clients please see attached post for details on crossing the border. To make an appointment or if you have any questions, please give us a call on (08) 87521478

16.01.2022 Next up is...Kyh Role: Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? About 6 years Do you have any pets? A cat named Baby, dogs named Max, Missy, Ava & Jess. A 17hh Clydesdale named Heath. We also have a few pet lambs. Our favourite is named Andy What are some of your hobbies outside of work? I like to cook, garden, scrapbook, take millions of photos, spend time with friends, read and love watching TV! ... Favourite food? Asian food of any description closely followed by Indian Dream holiday destination? Africa to see where Wild at Heart was produced and be amongst all their beautiful wildlife Prefer dogs or cats? I prefer cats in general, but there are a handful of dogs that I have met over my time as a vet nurse that could change my mind very easily. In the clinic situation, I prefer to handle dogs as cats tend to do more damage to you if they are scared. I have been bitten, scratched and hissed at from cats a lot more than I have been growled at or bitten by a dog. I had one cheeky dog decide to wee on my back while I was kneeling down talking to the owner. They were horrified!! As a child, what was your dream job? Veterinarian , mounted police officer , vet nurse or zoo keeper What would you sing at Karaoke night? Most definitely not unless everyone was deaf!! If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? I would love to be a zoo keeper for the day, that would be such an interesting job! What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Definitely ride my horse What is the favourite thing about your career? I love the variety of being a vet nurse, every day is different and you just keep learning new things. I love nursing a sick animal and being able to send it home healthy. I love watching the happiness on the owners face and often the happiness of the pet when their owner comes through the door to take them home See more

15.01.2022 The team at Bordertown Veterinary Clinic would like to extend our concern and care for all of our valued border community members on both sides of the border affected by upcoming tightening of border restrictions. We recognise the importance of our Victorian community members being able to access veterinary care for their animals and are working hard towards a solution to continue the service we have always been able to provide to them. We will keep you updated. We are all part of the one community and Bordertown Veterinary Clinic will do its best to continue to serve our friends, family, and community members in Victoria

14.01.2022 There will be a surgery day at the Keith clinic on Tuesday the 8th of December. For more information or to make a booking, please give us a call on 87521478 There will be a surgery day at the Keith clinic on Tuesday the 8th of December. For more information or to make a booking, please give us a call on 87521478

14.01.2022 YAY, SUMMER IS COMING! However, with Summer comes grass seeds! Unfortunately, these can cause nasty problems for our pets! Signs of a grass seed problem depends on where it is. Ears - shaking head, holding head to one side, unsettled, yelping Nose - sneezing a lot. There are very few other reasons why your dog sneezes, so if your dog is sneezing in Summer it is HIGHLY likely they have a grass seed up their nose... Feet - swelling usually between the toes, discharge from a wound, excessive licking Eyes - holding eye shut, pawing at eye, swelling and discharge from the eye Tonsils/mouth - coughing/gagging Grass seeds have a habit of migrating so the sooner we can remove them, the better! WAYS TO PREVENT GRASS SEEDS - Regular checks - checking ears, between toes, armpits, belly and bottom - Regular grooming - a short clip can be helpful - Minimise access to areas with grass seeds such as sticking to paths If you have any concerns that your dog has a grass seed problem, please call us on (08) 87521478 to organise an appointment ASAP

13.01.2022 Today is Emma’s last day at the Bordertown Veterinary Clinic after 6 years of service! We have enjoyed working with you and will miss you from our team. We wish you all the best in the future and with your business venture! Be sure to check it out! https://m.facebook.com/animalbehaviourcoaching/

11.01.2022 Meet...Annie Role: Veterinarian How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? 4 years Do you have any pets? Yes, 1 dog named Poppy What are some of your hobbies outside of work? Gardening and sometimes crafting ... Favourite food? Brussel sprouts As a child, what was your dream job? Park Ranger If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Go camping with my family What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? Run See more

10.01.2022 If you have been into the clinic in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed our staff wearing masks! Being a border community business that regularly interacts with our highly valued Victorian employees and clients, we have decided to wear masks in support

10.01.2022 Meet...Bethany Role: Veterinary Nurse/Receptionist How long have you been working at the Vet Clinic? Since early 2017 Do you have any pets? Yes! I have a little thoroughbred horse named Tori, a border collie named Meg, a greyhound X named Bindi and a chook named Lacey What are some of your hobbies outside of work? I am a practical person so in my spare time I love making/decorating from reclaimed wood, competing in horse events like campdrafts and stockmans challenges ...with my horse and training my dogs to work with sheep! Favourite food? Currently it’s licorice! Dream holiday destination? Europe Prefer dogs or cats? Definitely dogs but I do like our farm cat! As a child, what was your dream job? Nurse/Midwife What would you sing at Karaoke night? Shake It Off by Taylor Swift If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be? Either go hiking or horse riding in a national park What would you rather do - ride a bike, ride a horse, or drive a car? It would really depend on where I am going but I would probably ride a horse or a motorbike! What is the favourite thing about your career? I enjoy meeting new people and a variety of beautiful animals! If I was to pick one thing I love about my job it would probably be the challenge of intensive care of critical patients, watching them get back to good health and learning from their case and being able to use that knowledge with other patients. It’s a very versatile career and I learn new things every day which is so cool - there’s never a dull moment! See more

09.01.2022 We are pleased to announce to all our Victorian neighbours that we’ve organised the use of the LINK building in Kaniva for veterinary consultations! A big Thankyou to Sharon Munn and the committee for allowing us to use this space. We are aiming to consult from this building once or twice per week . Watch this space for an announcement regarding our first day of appointments. *Please note - all appointments must be booked by calling our office on 0887521478. In the event of a veterinary emergency, please call us and we will work together to come up with the best solution for your animal. We hope to be able to support all of our Victorian clients with veterinary services throughout the border closure

09.01.2022 Edit: ALL KITTENS FOUND A HOME! Needing a home. 3 x beautiful baby black kittens with blue eyes. About 7 weeks old. If interested please call the Bordertown vet clinic on 8752 1478.

08.01.2022 The Bordertown Veterinary Clinic has some exciting news!! We have a new Vet starting in September. Her name is Molly and we can’t wait for her to join our team!! More details to follow...

07.01.2022 Happy belated International Dog Day! Pics are of some of the clinic staffs past and present beloved dogs

07.01.2022 The Kaniva Vaccination Day this Thursday the 4th of March is fully booked!! Georgie is looking forward to seeing you and your pets. There will be another Kaniva Vaccination Day in early April. Stay tuned for a date!!

04.01.2022 Today we are excited to welcome new vet Molly to the team at Bordertown Veterinary Clinic! We hope she’s enjoyed her first day! If you see Molly around, be sure to say hi and make her feel welcome to the district

04.01.2022 Please check out "animals lost and found and needing a home Bordertown" if you are thinking of adopting a pet. This time of the year we have a lot of kittens that need a home. Photo is of 3 kittens that need rehoming.

03.01.2022 Georgie is consulting in Kaniva today but is ALL booked up now! If any of our Victorian clients are needing urgent veterinary assistance, please give the clinic a call on 08 87521478. The next consult days in Kaniva at the LINK Community House will be: Friday, 18th of September, in the afternoon, and Monday, 28th of September.... Please call the clinic to make an appointment on 08 87521478. Consultations are by appointment only. *Please note - if you are booked in for a consult with your pet, please use the back entrance which is down the laneway between the Purple Starfish and the Club Hotel. Enter the gate on the right and wait under the pergola until the vet is ready to see you. Also, please do not park in the laneway as this blocks the path for deliveries to the Club Hotel. Thank you We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon See more

03.01.2022 Yesterday we had a visit from this Bush-Stone Curlew! It regularly comes to the back door of the clinic and we think it likes to see its reflection in the mirrored glass!

02.01.2022 We are pleased to announce our first consultation day in Kaniva is organised for THIS THURSDAY the 27th of August! Georgie will be consulting out of LINK community House by APPOINTMENT ONLY. ALL Bookings must be made through the Bordertown Veterinary Clinic by calling 08 87521478. We will strive to provide our usual high standard of care even without our full range of clinic facilities. Please aim to have only one person per animal where possible.... We are very excited to be able to provide this service for our valued Victorian clients! In the case of urgent Vet care, please call our clinic and we will do our best to organise veterinary assistance. See more

01.01.2022 Georgie is consulting in Kaniva on Monday but is ALL booked up now! If any of our Victorian clients are needing urgent veterinary assistance, please give the clinic a call on 08 87521478. The next consult day in Kaniva at the LINK Community House will be: Tuesday, the 6th of October. Please call the clinic to make an appointment on 08 87521478. Consultations are by appointment only. ... *Please note - if you are booked in for a consult with your pet, please use the back entrance which is down the laneway between the Purple Starfish and the Club Hotel. Enter the gate on the right and wait under the pergola until the vet is ready to see you. Also, please do not park in the laneway as this blocks the path for deliveries to the Club Hotel. Thank you We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon See more

01.01.2022 It has been great seeing our Victorian clients again in Bordertown, especially the ones further than 40km but less than 70km!! You are able to come to Bordertown with a border pass, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if your pet is unwell. We are continuing the weekly Kaniva days for now until the border opens up properly! We understand the Kaniva days have been quite popular and we may look into providing a service in Kaniva in the future! We will keep you posted Georg...ie is consulting in Kaniva tomorrow but is ALL booked up now! If any of our Victorian clients are needing urgent veterinary assistance, please give the clinic a call on 08 87521478. The next consult day in Kaniva at the LINK Community House is: Thursday, the 5th of November Please call the clinic to make an appointment on 08 87521478. Consultations are by appointment only. *Please note - if you are booked in for a consult with your pet, please use the back entrance which is down the laneway between the Purple Starfish and the Club Hotel. Enter the gate on the right and wait under the pergola until the vet is ready to see you. Also, please do not park in the laneway as this blocks the path for deliveries to the Club Hotel. Thank you We look forward to seeing you and your pet soon See more