Childers Veterinary Clinic in Childers, Queensland | Veterinary surgeon

Childers Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Childers, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4126 1958

Address: 2 Randall Street 4660 Childers, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Hill’s j/d is one of our best selling diets it is made specifically for dogs & cats with arthritis. This diet is very unique in the way it works essentially the formulation of the diet deactivates the enzyme that causes cartilage destruction. This makes it the only treatment available, conservative or medical that can significantly reduce and even stop the degeneration process. It also contains therapeutic levels of glucosamine and balanced omega fatty acids so you don’t have to worry about giving extra supplements. Hill’s j/d is considered to be the gold standard in arthritis management. If you have any questions please call the clinic.

25.01.2022 Meet Minnie! She is approximately nine months old and is looking for her forever home. She’s extremely friendly towards humans and her fellow felines. Minnie loves to cuddle and play. Minnie comes desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and up to date with worming, flea and tick prevention. Please contact the clinic on (07) 4126 1958.

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24.01.2022 Tick season is here and we are seeing many pets in hospital affected by the DEADLY PARALYSIS TICK! Paralysis ticks have a neurotoxin in their saliva that is life threatening to our pets and if left untreated, results in death. Signs that your dog or cat may have tick. 1)paralysis are weak/wobbly legs, 2)vomiting, change in their bark or meow or 3)difficulty breathing/excessive panting. Tick paralysis is 100% PREVENTABLE in dogs and cats with the use of good quality tick preventative products. Come in and have a chat to us today about how you can prevent your beloved furry friend from getting tick paralysis.

23.01.2022 Meet our team: Dr Clare Condos My journey to become a veterinarian has been a long and interesting one. I rode horses professionally before travelling the world and living in London for two years. I then worked in marketing and event management for over a decade before taking a giant leap of faith to change careers and combine my passion for animals and career strengths in communication and building client relationships. On graduating from The University of Melbourne, I sta...rted out my career in mixed practice in Darwin, NT which involved small animal medicine, equine medicine and surgery, performing race track duties at the Darwin Turf Club and conducting live export inspections as an Australian Accredited Government Veterinarian. I also gained exposure to some interesting tropical diseases cases. Having now relocated to the Fraser Coast, I work across the three clinics in Childers, Howard and Maryborough. I feel humbled by the trust client place in me and I value our relationship as we work together on the best care for their pets whilst treating them with kindness, compassion and respect. My interests focus on the One Health initiative and I enjoy exploring and understanding the complexities of human-animal interactions from the development of behavioural problems in companion pets, the effects of animal therapy programs on human mental health and physical well-being to the benefits of anxiety free veterinary techniques when working with clients and patients. I am also motivated to use my skills and knowledge to work with under-privileged, developing and indigenous communities on veterinary health education programs to improve global standards in animal welfare.

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21.01.2022 VetPay is specifically designed to help you pay for veterinary expenses without the worry of high upfront costs. Start your pet’s treatment now and pay for it over time. We will set up a payment plan and debit your bank account or credit card and pay your vet for the services provided for you. http://www.vetpay.com.au/information-for-pet-owners/

20.01.2022 Meet our team: Dr Meagan Wheeless Dr. Meagan Wheeless earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A&M University; and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling both from the University of Texas, Austin. Previously she worked for 6 years as a rehabilitative counselor and psychotherapist for military veterans who were transitioning back into the civilian workforce. After years of incorporating equine therapy programs and s...ervice dogs into her work, she decided to pursue veterinary medicine. She saw the tremendous impact that animals make in people’s lives and wanted to make a difference for animals in return. Meagan is an 8th generation Texan, originally from Austin. In April 2017 she moved her family to Australia on a 457 visa to embark on a new adventure together. People thought they were crazy for bringing the whole crew but they couldn’t imagine making a home here without each of them, including: fellow native Texan husband- Chance; Golden Retriever- Cali; black Lab- Canan; Terrier-Doxie mix- Lola; Chihuahua- Lily; and Ginger Manx cat- Mason. They say everything is bigger in Texas and that certainly includes their personalities! Eventually they would love to expand their family with horses, goats, and alpacas. Meagan has a strong passion for travel and international animal welfare. She has done externships and volunteer work all over the world including the Galapagos Islands, Nicaragua, Peru, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. She hopes to continue this work domestic and abroad through outreach/community education programs and spay-neuter clinics. She has been really enjoying treating and learning more about native Australian wildlife. She loves to spend her spare time outdoors with her husband and dogs, particularly hiking, paddling, and swimming in the lakes, rivers, and the ocean. She also loves photography and creating works of art out of refurbished material.

20.01.2022 How cute is Lilly She came in for a visit and a check up last week :) Snakes Downunder Reptile Park and Zoo

20.01.2022 Meet our team: Dr Divya Divya graduated from the University of Queensland in 2018 and has since been working at our Childers and Howard clinics since July 2019. Divya works with all animals of different shapes and sizes and her passion is internal medicine and wildlife. Over the years she has gained experience and knowledge working with exotic animals ranging from your common duck to the big cats. She is living in the Wide Bay region with her Border collie named Maple and her own Garfield called Mo, who was originally one of the clinics adoption cats.

19.01.2022 Meet our team: Jade, senior veterinary nurse. Jade moved from Sydney were she worked as an equine nurse for many years. Jade joined our team in 2016. Since then she has 2 rescued french bulldogs Ruby and Rosie and a miniature horse named Dobbin. Jade's passion is in radiology and large animal nursing. Jade also likes working with our anxious patients to help them feel at ease at in the clinic.

18.01.2022 Meet Ginger! She is a one and a half year old Fox Terrier who, through no fault of her own, has found herself needing a new forever home. Although this little lady only has three legs, this does not stop her from being a very active pup. She enjoys going for walks, playing with other dogs and cats and snuggling on the bed. She would suit a home where she can be both inside and outside and her yard would require good, secure fencing to keep her safe. For an adoption price of $275.00, Ginger comes desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and up-to-date with worming, flea and tick prevention. If you are interested please contact our clinic on 07 41261958.

18.01.2022 This awesome offer available at Walker Street Veterinary Surgery!

17.01.2022 A very Merry Christmas from the team at Childers Vet. Have a great day everyone!

17.01.2022 These girls are at Walker Street Veterinary Surgery if you would like to meet them in person.

17.01.2022 FOUND - PLEASE SHARE This gorgeous old girl was found at Howard and brought into us on Wednesday. Please contact the Walker St Clinic if your missing this lovely girl.

16.01.2022 https://youtu.be/0xM_YGPrlAk

16.01.2022 Holiday Opening Times Mon 23rd - 8am - 5.30pm Tue 24th - 8am - 5.30pm Wed 25th - CLOSED - Emergencies only... Thu 26th - CLOSED - Emergencies only Fri 27th - 8am - 5.30pm Sat 28th - 8am - 12noon Sun 29th - CLOSED emergencies only Mon 30th - 8am - 5.30pm Tue 31st - 8am - 5.30pm Wed 1st - CLOSED - Emergencies only Thu 2nd - 8am - 5.30pm Fri 3rd - 8am - 5.30pm Sat 4th - 8am - 12noon Sun 5th - CLOSED emergencies only

15.01.2022 COLIC: What is it? Basically, colic is a pain in the gut. Literally. Colic is a broad term that is used to describe horses with stomach pains. What does it look... like? Your horse could be rolling, pawing at the ground, getting up and lying down, stretching out, inappetant, looking at their abdomen or just generally looking distressed and uncomfortable. What causes it? There are many potential causes of colic including diet change, sand impaction, blockages or twisted intestines. Since there are many causes a diagnosis can be difficult without further testing. How can we treat it? The treatment of colic does depend on the underlying cause and can include, pain relief, antispasmodics, sedation, stomach tubing and fluid administration. What else do I need to know? Colic is known to be one of the potential signs of Hendra, therefore if your horse in not vaccinated there are a couple of things you need to be aware of. The vet can still see your horse however, the treatment options are limited to injectable drugs. The vet will be required to wear full PPE and take samples for a Hendra exclusion test. Most of the time we will get the results the results within 24hrs unfortunately if it is too late in the afternoon or on the weekend it could take up to 48-72hrs to get the results. You will be advised not to handle the horse in this time. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give the clinic a call. Photo sourced from google.

15.01.2022 Little Max was pretty lucky to find his way to us. Poor little man was dumped and had a broken leg, he is lucky enough to have found a home with Dr Caitlin's mum :)

14.01.2022 NOVEMBER DISCOUNT CAT DESEXING Kitten season is almost upon us! To help reduce numbers this year we are running a cat desexing promotion for the month of November on a Tuesday and Thursday. Spays $100 and Castrates $60. ... Places are extremely limited. Available from the 4th - 30th November. Only available at Childers Vet Clinic on a Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 4126 1958 to make a booking

13.01.2022 We have had an overwhelming response to our request to find Ginger a home. Thank you to all of the applicants. It was definitely a hard decision, but we have found Ginger’s perfect match and she will be off to her new family very soon!

13.01.2022 Employment Opportunity Vet Nurse Fraser Coast Veterinary Services are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic person to join our dynamic team in the new year. The position would be approx. 24-35 hours a week and entail reception, medical and surgical shifts. The successful candidate will: ... - Ideally be experienced, not necessarily qualified. - Be able to work at 2 of our clinics, either Childers & Howard or Maryborough & Howard. - Have a passion for customer service - Be compassionate - Have excellent communication skills - Have great time management skills - Be a motivated and friendly team player For more information about our team, clinics or for further information please email [email protected]. If you wish to apply please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] Applications close 22nd of December 2017.

13.01.2022 Meet our Christmas Babies - Vixen and Dancer. These little ladies are looking for their forever homes. At 19 weeks of age they are very playful, energetic and confident. They are at an excellent age to introduce them into a home with existing pets. They would love for you to come and meet them. Cuddles are always welcomed!... These girls are easy to spot in our reception, if they aren't playing with their toys they will be asleep in their hammock. Dancer and Vixen will be desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and up to date with worming, flea and tick prevention before venturing off to their new homes. If you have any questions please contact the clinic on (07) 4126 1958.

12.01.2022 Found on Murry St Childers. If yours please advise what is on the ID tag.

12.01.2022 We groomed these cuties last week :)

12.01.2022 XYLITOL is EXTREMELY TOXIC to DOGS yet most people have never even heard of it.... XYLITOL is a natural sugar substitute that is being used more and more oft...en in a wide range of common products that are labelled as ‘sugar free’ or ‘naturally sweetened’. This includes many chewing gums, mints, vitamins, sugar free cakes/muffins, ice creams & some brands of low fat PEANUT BUTTER (beware of giving medications in PB!). In most mammals ingestion of xylitol does NOT stimulate insulin release. But in dogs the xylitol is mistaken for sugar and causes rapid release of insulin, which can lead to an acute onset of profound hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar level), which can lead to seizures and potentially death. Ingestion of larger amounts of xylitol can cause acute liver failure, and those patients do not usually survive The clinical signs usually begin within 30mins of ingestion but can be delayed by up to 18hrs. They include weakness, in-coordination, vomiting, collapse, tremors and seizures. The exact concentration of Xylitol in products is extremely variable & usually not listed so it can be difficult if not impossible to establish if a toxic dose has been ingested! Very frustrating for the vet!! Chewing gum is the most common source of toxicity that we see, and as a very broad guide a 10kg dog may develop hypoglycaemia after ingesting only 1-5 chewing gum sticks, and liver failure after eating 5-25 chewing gum sticks. Last weekend this cheeky girl Maggie stole a packet of sugar free chewing gum and ate as many as 5 sticks. We were not sure if she had ingested a toxic amount as the information about the concentration of the xylitol in the brand of gum was not available. We induced vomiting and Maggie brought up at least 1 piece of green gum. We also removed several blobs of gum that were stuck to her whiskers and in-between her toes. The BONUS surprise in her vomit was a large CHEWED UP SOCK large enough to cause a complete intestinal obstruction on the way through!! Her blood glucose was normal and she did NOT develop any signs of Xylitol toxicity. Lucky girl! Moral of the story keep socks and sugar free treats and gum out of reach of your canine companions! If you suspect your dog to have ingested xylitol please seek immediate veterinary attention, as the signs can onset very rapidly and be life threatening.

11.01.2022 Get ready for Winter. Pre-order now! Sizing charts in the comments.

11.01.2022 *** SNAKE BITES! *** "I found a dead snake but I’m not sure if my pet has been bitten?" When a pet is bitten they don’t always show signs straight away, so it is important to bring your pet in immediately. Early detection and intervention means a better prognosis and less financial strain. Signs of a snake bite in a dog or cat - signs/symptoms may vary. - Drooling/salivating... - Dilated pupils - Vomiting or diarrhoea - Trembling or muscle twitching - Coffee coloured/bloody urine - Weakness or wobbling that progresses to paralysis - Trouble breathing. If your pet is showing any of these signs please call us immediately. See more

08.01.2022 Holiday season is almost upon us, which means Holiday Opening Times! December 25th Monday - Closed December 26th Tuesday - Closed... Our emergency after hours service is still available please call 41261958. Wishing all our wonderful clients a Christmas overflowing with love & laughter - The team at Childers Veterinary Surgery

08.01.2022 OPT TO ADOPT - Blossom. She is at Walker Street Veterinary Surgery if you would like to meet her in person :)

08.01.2022 Kit (left) & Cutie Pie (right) These fabulous felines are looking for their new homes!

08.01.2022 ** PARALYSIS TICKS - Prevention is the best defense! ** We have had approx. 7 cases needing treatment in the last 2 weeks. Tick season is definitely upon us! There are a lot of excellent preventatives available. If you're not sure what will work best for you and your pet, please call the clinic and have a chat to one of our friendly nurses. Signs of tick paralysis ... - Weakness or wobbliness of the hindquarters that progresses to total paralysis - Lethargic - Altered bark or meow - Breathing difficulties - Vomiting or dry retching - Unable to eat or drink effectively If your pet is showing signs of tick paralysis it is a medical emergency. Early intervention means a better prognosis and less financial strain.

08.01.2022 Meet our team: Bethany, veterinary nurse. Bethany started with us in December 2018 after seeking a climate change from Stanthorpe (the coldest town in QLD). Bethany grew up on a cattle farm, which is where she discovered her love for animals. Bethany has two kelpies, a toy poodle and a horse. Bethany's passion in the industry is large animals and surgical nursing.

07.01.2022 Calving difficulties & management. A basic overview of calving issues. 1. The calf is stuck Ideally this is a problem for a veterinarian to deal with. Just pulling it out is not advised unless the person doing it is experienced with calving difficulties. Calves can get their legs stuck at odd angles and if they are just pulled out of the cow it could cause severe, possible life threating damage. Sometimes they are just too big to pull out and the veterinarian may need to d...o a caesarean or foetotomy. To increase your chances of a viable calf and cow, call the clinic as soon as possible. 2. The cow won’t get up after calving This can either be due to a calving injury or energy imbalance (milk fever) post calving. Big calves can cause damage to nerves in the cow’s pelvis during calving which can cause calving paralysis, this would mean the cow may not be able to move her legs or get up. This is usually treated with anti-inflammatories, tractor lifting and/or moving the cow. It may take a few days to get better or in extreme cases they may not get up at all and sadly have to be euthanaised. Milk fever is generally treated with medication aimed at treating electrolyte imbalances. Early veterinary assessment helps to distinguish cause and improve chances of survival. 3. The cow is not doing well after calving The cow may have milk fever due to the stress of calving and producing milk or may have a uterine infection from calving. These problems are ideally diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian with a mixture of fluids and antibiotics. 4. The calf is not doing well/not suckling The calf may be too weak to suckle, the cow may not be allowing it to drink or there may be an underlying infection. Ideally, a calf should suckle within 1 hour of calving. This first drink is especially important, this milk is called ‘colostrum’ and it contains antibodies which helps the calf fight disease. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to give the clinic a call.

07.01.2022 Australian Veterinary Association Subject: Confirmed Hendra virus outbreak in NSW The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) have advised the AVA that there... is a confirmed Hendra virus case in a 25 year old unvaccinated mare at a property, near Scone in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW. The people who have been exposed to the now euthanased horse are having their welfare managed by NSW Health. Further details will be released tomorrow morning by the AVA.

07.01.2022 Meet our team: Mahalia, veterinary nurse. Mahalia joined the Fraser Coast team in 2016 and is currently studying her cert IV in veterinary nursing. Around work and family time Mahalia has 5 dogs, 3 cats as well as horses, cattle and a number of parrots that keep her on her toes. Mahalia enjoys being able to care for a variety of animals both large and small

05.01.2022 ** Please Share - PARALYSIS TICKS - Prevention is the best defense! ** There are a lot of excellent preventatives available. If you're not sure what will work best for you, please call the clinic and have a chat to one of our friendly nurses. Signs of tick paralysis - Weakness or wobbliness of the hindquarters that progresses to total paralysis - Lethargic... - Altered bark or meow - Breathing difficulties - Vomiting or dry retching - Unable to eat or drink effectively If your pet is showing signs of tick paralysis it is a medical emergency. Early intervention means a better prognosis and less financial strain See more

05.01.2022 This sounds like fun :)

05.01.2022 Puppy Preschool If you’re looking for a puppy preschool class then look no further! It is a 4 week course for puppies 8-20 weeks old, the classes held at the clinic on a Tuesday night. We recommend puppy preschool to help ensure you will have a well-balanced, obedient & happy member of the family. Our preschool is run by our very own QVN Sam, she is a Hills Certified Trainer and is currently completing a diploma in behaviour and training, so to say this is her field of inte...rest in an understatement. To register your interest just call the clinic on 4126 1958 See more

05.01.2022 The festive season is upon us! Christmas is a joyous time full of decorations, delicious food and visitors. Unfortunately, Christmas can also be one of the busiest times of year for pet emergencies! We commonly see patients over the festive season who have over-indulged in human food, injured themselves by eating decorations, have had stuck bones, developed heat stroke or been in fights with other animals that are visiting the house.... So remember: try and keep your pet’s routine as normal as possible! Stick with their normal food, don’t feed any cooked bones, supervise any new toys and be careful with introducing new animals. This will help ensure that the whole family have an enjoyable holiday period! If your furry friend does run into trouble over the holidays we will still be here to help our vets are on call 24/7 for emergency care.

05.01.2022 ** PARALYSIS TICKS - Prevention is the best defense! ** We have had a few cases over winter and now with it warming up we expect to see more. There are a lot of excellent preventatives available some are monthly, quarterly, or biannual. If you're not sure what will work best for you and your pet, please call the clinic and have a chat to one of our friendly nurses.... Signs of tick paralysis - Weakness or wobbliness of the hindquarters that progresses to total paralysis - Lethargic - Altered bark or meow - Breathing difficulties - Vomiting or dry retching - Unable to eat or drink effectively If your pet is showing signs of tick paralysis it is a medical emergency. Early intervention means a better prognosis and less financial strain.

03.01.2022 LARGE ANIMAL LOVERS, this post is for you! Fraser Coast Vet Services are excited to announce that every TUESDAY will now have a vet and nurse, dedicated to large animal HOUSE CALLS. As an added perk there will be a 50% discount on travel for Tuesday bookings made with our new mobile team. ... If you have any questions or wish to book, please call our HOWARD CLINIC on 4129 4336. See more

02.01.2022 Get your furmily photo taken with Santa!

02.01.2022 ** PARALYSIS TICKS - Prevention is the best defense! ** We have had a lot of tick paralysis patients in the last month. There are a lot of excellent preventatives available. If you're not sure what will work best for you and your pet, please call the clinic and have a chat to one of our friendly nurses. If your pet is showing signs of tick paralysis it is a medical emergency. Early intervention means a better prognosis and less financial strain.... Signs of tick paralysis - Weakness or wobbliness of the hindquarters that progresses to total paralysis - Lethargic - Altered bark or meow - Breathing difficulties - Vomiting or dry retching - Unable to eat or drink effectively

01.01.2022 Meet our team: Dr Rae Summersby Raeisa graduated from James Cook University in 2018. She started working with us in January 2019 and has a passion for large animals and soft tissue surgery. Before starting with us she volunteered in South Africa doing desexing programs and wildlife. She is living in a small house in the wide bay with 3 cats, 2 fish, a horse, a dog and a chicken and looking to expand with her own property soon.

01.01.2022 HEALTH ALERT: A new strain of one of the most deadly dog diseases has just been discovered in Australia. Here’s all you need to know Merely the mention of parv...ovirus sends a shiver down the spine of vets and pet owners. And with good reason. It’s highly contagious and often deadly thanks to it’s dangerous combination of severe vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite and bloody diarrhea. And while vaccination has kept it under relative control, a new strain has just been detected. This Parvovirus 2.0 (or CPV-2c) has been detected in Victoria and South Australia with evidence it may also have spread to Queensland and the Northern Territory. While there is no vaccine available as yet, the severity of the virus is seriously lessened by having the current, conventional parvovirus vaccination. If your dog starts to show the signs listed above, please see your vet as soon as possible. I’ll keep you updated as soon as more information on CPV-2c becomes available (Pic: Dogster)