Golden Plains Animal Hospital in Bannockburn, Victoria | Veterinary surgeon

Golden Plains Animal Hospital

Locality: Bannockburn, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5281 2226

Address: 12 Milton Street 3331 Bannockburn, VIC, Australia

Website: https://www.gpah.com.au

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25.01.2022 How cute are these two? Jenny and Frankie the miniature donkeys had a dental performed by Dr Molly!

24.01.2022 It is very important to keep your dog’s nails trimmed! Long nails exert force back into the nail bed, applying pressure on the toes- which actually changes your dog’s posture. This creates excessive strain on the joints and can leave your dog more susceptible to injury. Long nails are also prone to break or tear, which is very painful for your dog.... If your dog is tricky to trim, we offer nail trims at the clinic for $20. Please call us on 5281 2226 to make a booking

24.01.2022 Grass seed season is already upon us! We most commonly find grass seeds in dog’s ears and paws, however they can also be found in the eyes, nose, mouth and genitals. Symptoms of a grass seed down an ear may include head shaking, excessive pawing at ears, head tilting and sometimes they even cause vertigo ... A grass seed that has penetrated the body will cause infection, and has the potential to track and cause a lot of damage. Symptoms include swelling, inflamed skin, pus or discharge and excessive licking of the area. Unfortunately there is not too much that can be done to prevent grass seeds other than keeping your dog well groomed, avoiding areas with long dry grass, and checking your dog (especially between the toes) daily If you suspect your dog has a grass seed it is important to have it removed ASAP to avoid it migrating further. Please contact us on 5281 2226 for help

22.01.2022 This is the uterus of a young cat who was booked in for a routine desexing. The cat was found to have a cystic ovary. If not removed, this could have created significant behavioural changes in the cat.... As you can see the cystic ovary is approximately 5 times the size of the healthy ovary. Kitty will be feeling much better now it has been removed!

22.01.2022 Dr Tom with the delightful Daisy! Daisy came in today to be desexed. She is a typical Labrador- super happy, friendly and always ready to party! Dr Tom is always a sucker for a lab, but I think Daisy is up there as one of the favourites

22.01.2022 A little cuteness to sweeten your Thursday morning This baby sugar glider was handed in this morning after it was found between a wall. After a vet check and a clean bill of health, this little baby headed to our wildlife carer. If you find any injured or sick wildlife, please place them in a calm quiet area (box covered with a towel) and bring them directly to a vet

20.01.2022 There is no need to stress about putting your senior pet under general anaesthetic! We perform a thorough veterinary exam upon admission and offer in house pre anaesthetic bloods, this assesses your pet’s general health. It also tells us how well their kidney and liver are functioning, which is how the anaesthetics are processed by the body. ... All of our patients are monitored with an ECG, pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor and are supported by IV fluids during surgery The beautiful 11 year old Baz, had a dental today. His exam and pre anaesthetic bloods told us that he everything was well and functioning normally. He had a good anaesthetic and smooth recovery. For more information or to make a booking, contact us on 5281 2226

18.01.2022 Kittens are the best fun to have in hospital!

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our class of Puppy Pre-School graduates! Millie, Mia, Remy, Murphy and Winnie all passed with flying colours! Congratulations to their dedicated parents! We have another class commencing shortly. For more information or to book contact the clinic on (03) 5281 2226

17.01.2022 EXPERIENCED VET NURSE REQUIRED- FULL TIME Golden Plains Animal Hospital is searching for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our team. Our veterinary hospital has been an integral part of our local community for years. In that time, we have helped thousands of our client’s cats & dogs, rabbits & guinea pigs, sheep, cattle, birds, horses and even a few snakes. Being so strongly integrated with our local community is important to us and our clients. Our customers know by ex...perience that they can rely on us for sound advice and treatment options and that their pet is in the very best hands with our team. Our practice relies heavily on our nursing staff and they are a very valuable and integral part of the practice. We have regular staff training, annual reviews, and mentoring. Apart from the usual nursing duties, our nurses participate in procedures with lots of hands on duties which include IV catheter placement, radiology, dentistry, taking blood for pathology, surgical assistance, etc. We are ideally seeking somebody who has: Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing- this is preferred but not essential if experience is well established. A friendly and professional manner. Sound knowledge and understanding of veterinary nursing procedures. Confidence in monitoring anaesthesia. Excellent phone manner, communication and customer service skills. Pride in your work. The hours are full time (38hrs a week) and includes rotated Saturday shifts. We are closed on Sundays. If you think you are the right member for our team, please email your resume to Tegan at [email protected]

17.01.2022 ***AVIAN INFLUENZA*** As many of you would have already seen there has been an outbreak of Avian Influenza (H7N7), also known as Bird Flu, detected within the Region. Although this is a zoonotic disease, meaning humans can contract it too, there is very low risk of disease in the general population. People who may contract the disease are those working in close contact with an infected flock. The government has put some controls on movement of birds and any equipment/machine...ry used around birds to help minimise the risk of spread. This means birds and equipment should not be moved off the premises if within the control zones. Things to look out for in birds are mostly respiratory signs- coughing, sneezing, rattles in the chest etc. as well as a decrease in egg production or sudden death, often of large numbers of birds in a population. However, diarrhoea may also occur less commonly. Clinical signs in humans are flu-like symptoms. Should you be at all concerned about the potential for a case on your property, or have any birds pass away suddenly please contact the 24 hour Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888, Agriculture Victoria animal health staff or your local vet. For further information please visit the Agriculture Victoria website: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au//p/avian-influenza-bird-flu

15.01.2022 Check out this adorable litter of kittens! Cuddling cuties like this is definitely the highlight of our job

15.01.2022 Chief, the very handsome little Jack Russell Terrier, was here for discounted desexing today. He is one of our puppy school graduates, and we were so excited to see him again Call the clinic on 5281 2226 to make a booking and take advantage of our discounted desexing prices for the month of July

15.01.2022 Indigo and Teddy came in for their annual health check and vaccinations today Indigo is a beautifully coloured Siamese, and Teddy is a Devon Rex with an amazing soft curly coat. We love seeing different breeds!

14.01.2022 Milky Joe the German Shorthaired Pointer always does this when he visits the beach! What other silly things do your dogs do? We would love to have a laugh over some photos!

12.01.2022 Did you know that puppies need to be wormed more often than adult dogs? They should be wormed every 2 weeks until they are 3 months old, then every month until they are 6 months old. After they are 6 months old they are treated as an adult, and wormed every 3 months!

11.01.2022 Buddo thought the cardboard cat in our reception was real today! He was absolutely infatuated! Funnily enough he was here today to have his eyes checked... Thanks for putting a smile on everyone’s faces Buddo

11.01.2022 August is dental month! We are offering 20% off dental procedures for small animals for the month of August! Along with 50% off dental X-rays!... Pleaser contact the clinic on 5281 2226 for more information

10.01.2022 Most of our staff members own animals who have been through trauma. Meet some very special pets who are owned by our compassionate staff... Max the whippet is owned by our nurse, Emma. He sadly lost his leg after he was hit by a car. Fergie the cat is owned by our vet, Molly. She came in through a rescue organisation needing her leg amputated from a bad break. Molly ended up adopting her.... Homer the mastiff is owned by our vet, Bridie. He recently lost his leg in his battle with cancer. Pirate the terrier is owned by our nurse, Tegan. He lost his eye after he was mauled by another dog. These amazing animals are missing parts of their bodies, though it just means they have a lot of extra love to give Having personal experience with our own pet’s trauma certainly helps when comforting clients going through a similar situation. We love all our patients as if they are our own!

08.01.2022 Brrrr! The cold weather isn’t kind to those with arthritis! If your pet is becoming stiff or slowing down this winter don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Thankfully we have many options available for arthritis treatment- with some products being able to be used in combination with others! ... To make a booking call the clinic on 5281 2226

08.01.2022 Just a warning to check your dogs coats regularly this time of year. This past week I have been pulling this spear grass from their coats. I would hate to see what would happen if they buried themselves under a dogs skin

08.01.2022 A warm welcome to our new vet nurse, Sam! Sam is pictured here with a 9 day old Nigerian dwarf goat There is never a dull day in a mixed practice veterinary hospital!

07.01.2022 Check out the size of Nugget’s paws! Nugget the neopolitan mastiff came in to see Dr Bridie for his puppy vaccinations. This little guy has a lot of growing to do! He is already quite a big 15kg at 10 weeks of age, but will be expected to mature 65-75kg as an adult!... Dr Bridie is a huge fan of mastiffs! This happy young man certainly made her day

06.01.2022 Dr Molly has been getting all the extra cute ones lately! This is sweet Sophie, a staffy x who is currently in care with Forever Friends Animal Rescue. Sophie has a cleft palate and stunted growth, she is a teenie little 1.6kg! Her breed is usually 5-6kg by this age.... She is so incredibly special and such a happy little soul

06.01.2022 Our wonderful receptionist, Faye, giving Poppy the toy poodle some extra love during her stay in hospital today. Little Poppy is definitely a favourite amongst the girls, she is just divine!

06.01.2022 Just when you think it’s all puppy and kitten cuddles... the glorious Dr Molly covered in poo after returning from preg testing cows

05.01.2022 Dental month is in full swing! Take advantage of 20% off dentals and 50% off dental X-rays for small animals. Call us on 5281 2226 ... And for horses, reduced dentals for $60 at our Lethbridge hospital or Wallington location, or $80 on call out (travel charges may apply). Contact our equine facility on 5292 2151

05.01.2022 A little ball of fluffy cuteness! If you ever find any injured or distressed wildlife please do not hesitate to bring it into the clinic, there is no charge. Lucky for this little darling, a clean bill of health meant going to a wildlife carer for some TLC

03.01.2022 Mateo is a super friendly 1 year old Siamese who is always on his best behaviour. He is definitely a favourite amongst our staff!

03.01.2022 How beautiful are these two brothers? Paddington and Bear, from Forever Friends Animal Rescue, were here for castration today before finding their new homes. They have been busy playing in this igloo all afternoon!

03.01.2022 Pirate is a 3 year old tenterfield terrier mix who was mauled when he was a little puppy, resulting in the loss of an eye and damage to his face. He belongs to our nurse Tegan, who adopted him when his breeder couldn’t afford his treatment. Pirate has had multiple surgeries to correct his face after the attack, especially on his remaining eyelid, however this was never able to be completely closed. Specialists Dr Heather Kaese and Dr Matt Sanders from Animal Eye Care came down to our hospital to perform corrective surgery on Pirate, and were able to successfully close his torn eyelid. He is a lot more comfortable now!

03.01.2022 Spring has arrived, and with the warm weather we have already begun to see snakes. If your pet has been bitten, it is important to call your vet and make your way in immediately. Snake bites are always treated straight away by staff, however calling in first allows us to prepare for your arrival. Keep your pet still and calm, and carry them to avoid movement. A pressure bandage can be applied to the bite wound if possible, however do not attempt to wash or dress the wound.... If seen promptly we generally have a lot of success treating snake bites. However it can become a long and costly process if there is delay in diagnosis and treatment. Our clinic recommends having your pet insured for snake bites. Accident cover can be quite affordable. Having pet insurance takes away financial stress and ensures your pet can receive the best treatment possible. For any more information or queries don’t hesitate to give us a call on 5281 2226