Gippsland Veterinary Group Equine in Leongatha, Victoria | Veterinary surgeon

Gippsland Veterinary Group Equine

Locality: Leongatha, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5662 2251

Address: 195 South Gippsland Highway 3953 Leongatha, VIC, Australia

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

Likes: 487

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Pet service
• Veterinary surgeon

25.01.2022 5 DAY LOCK DOWN UPDATE Please call ahead for all your veterinary needs and our friendly staff will tell you how to proceed. YES WE ARE OPEN AS AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE. We may ask you to do consultations from our car park and we may have to ask clients to enter the clinic only in limited numbers. JUST CALL US and our friendly staff will tell you what to do - please observe all face mask and hygiene requirements. Best wishes from the GVG Team.

21.01.2022 CHEAPER IN CLINIC CONSULTS In case you haven't seen our facilities at the Livestock and Equine Centre in Leongatha here's a few snaps to show them off. Bringing your horse in for appointments when possible not only provides access to a full range of diagnostic equipment (xray, endoscope, ultrasound) and handling facilities (crush, yards for fasting, flat surface and roundyard for lameness examination) but is also cheaper! Next time your horse is due for a vet visit save yourself at least $50 by bringing them in to our Leongatha clinic. To make an appointment please call 03 5662 2251 ext 2.

21.01.2022 EASTER REMINDER Easter is fast approaching and we would like you to be as prepared as possible for the long weekend. Our vets will be available for emergencies from 5:30pm Thursday 1st April 2021 to 8:30am Tuesday 6th April. If you have an emergency please call 5662 2818. Please note there will be no regular opening hours over the long weekend. ... If you require any ongoing medications for your horse/pony/donkey it is important to ensure you have an ample supply to get you through the 4 day weekend. Please order any required medications no later than Thursday 25th March to ensure we can have it in stock for you to collect before the Easter break. Wishing you a happy Easter. The Team At GVG

18.01.2022 A PRICKLY PROBLEM Last week, we had a mare present to us with a swollen front leg (fetlock area). She was fairly lame at the walk but no other abnormalities seen. The limb was bandaged, the mare was started on pain relief and antibiotics. The bandage was changed a few days later - the leg swelling was markedly reduced, however, the fetlock joint was still swollen. A joint fluid sample was obtained which revealed severe joint infection/inflammation.... Septic joints are considered an emergency in horses, so Sammy and Tom performed a standing fetlock joint flush under local anaesthetic. Antibiotics were injected into the joint and a bandage was replaced on the limb. Three days later, the bandage was changed. When the bandage was removed, a thorn was found to be poking out the back of the fetlock. The joint was reflushed at this point. Two days after the thorn was removed, the fetlock swelling had markedly reduced and the joint fluid is getting back to normal! Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories will be continued for another couple of weeks. Fingers crossed for this lucky mare!

02.01.2022 SMILES ALL ROUND Dr Tom just got back from a week at Equine Vet & Dental Services in Grafton consolidating old skills and learning some new techniques when it comes to equine dentistry it was a great opportunity to network with other vets and ensure we’re offering our clients the most up to date service when it comes to dental care. If you’d like to make an appointment for your horse’s dental please to call 5662 2251 ext 2. ... #dentalvet #putasmileonyourdial #edvs #neverstoplearning