JCU Vet in Townsville, Queensland | Veterinary surgeon

JCU Vet

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 528 838

Address: 104 Solander Drive, Douglas 4814 Townsville, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Bella brought her 4 week old pups along to her vaccination appointment at JCUVet this morning. This basket of babies put a smile on everyone's face!!!

25.01.2022 Koko, our ventilator/tick paralysis patient, returned today with her sister Biscuit. Koko is doing well and enjoyed plenty of treats during her visit. #puppysisters #jcuvet #tickparalysis #recoveryjourney

24.01.2022 Bruiser is one lucky dog! Bruiser presented to JCU Vet Medicine Service to see Dr Foster for a variety of vague symptoms including weight loss, decreased appetite, abnormal breathing and lethargy. Radiographs and ultrasound of Bruiser’s chest revealed an infected fluid and what appeared to be a large mass in front of his heart. Bruiser’s dedicated owner elected to proceed with surgery to remove the mass. ... Bruiser’s surgery was a major challenge and required a huge team effort. Drs Craig Thompson and Brenton Gostzyla carefully removed the mass which was the size of a grapefruit. The mass was firmly attached to his chest wall, lungs and heart. Some of Bruiser’s lungs were also removed as they were damaged by the mass and the fluid hat had been in his chest cavity. During surgery, our anaesthetic team of Drs Yukari Miyake and Gretel Fowler-Ung had further challenges. Bruiser had major blood loss during surgery and his heart stopped for a short period. Luckily, after the great work of our anaesthetists, his heart began beating again and his surgery was completed - a mammoth 6-hour event! Bruiser received a number of blood transfusions from our team of heroic blood donor dogs - thank you guys! Despite his tough sounding name, Bruiser is a total love-bug and won everyone’s hearts in hospital. His owner never gave up on him and Bruiser fought to recover quickly. Within 3 days he had packed his bags and went home to recover on the couch with his mum. The best news came on the day he was discharged from hospital. The mass in his chest, many of us suspected would be a malignant cancer, returned showing he had an unusual and curable infection caused by a slow-growing bacteria called ‘Actinomyces’. Bruiser can now make a full and complete recovery supervising the other working dogs from the comfort of the front porch. A very important job indeed. #superdog #vetlove

23.01.2022 A beautiful letter from one of our clients Niu was a beautiful girl who left behind some wonderful memories and we will miss her greatly. To all the Doctors, Nurses and support staff at JCU Veterinary Hospital,... Thank you for the beautiful flowers, and cards with the kind messages of sympathy following the passing of our beloved dog, Niu. We were really blessed to have your expertise, kindness and gentleness in treating Niu as she fought her liver problem over the years, in what has been an epic battle. Niu came to us at 2 years of age, as a re-homed dog from an environment where she was left alone outside for long periods of time. She became our 'fur' child and spent many happy hours inside with us, particularly in Sue's music studio, happily listening to violins, violas and cellos played with widely varying degrees of expertise........ She had such tolerance. Niu loved water and had her own clam wading pool and was often in it. At the beach, she would dive headfirst into the waves chasing tennis balls. Absolutely fearless. Niu had a lot of energy and would try every day to 'sort out the postman'. She was always happy whether it was greeting music students, going on walks or chasing tennis balls. Throughout her treatment, she was always stoic, never complaining and a wonderful example to us all. We have placed Niu in her favourite bed in a nice spot in the garden, surrounded by her many toys. Niu enriched our lives and through her we have also been enriched by meeting all of you in the JCU Vet team.

23.01.2022 Charli and the iceberg effect! Sweet Charli presented to our Emergency & Critical Care Service after she was attacked by a neighbourhood dog. The attack was over quickly and whilst Charlie did not appear to have any significant injuries, her diligent owner brought her straight in for examination, and boy was Charlie lucky she did! Charli was immediately triaged to our treatment area where she was treated for pain & mild shock and promptly started on antibiotics for the few ...minor puncture wounds that were visible. But despite having only minimal external injuries, what lay under the surface told a very different story. Charli had an opening in her abdominal wall which could be felt just under the skin. She also had a swelling on top of her spine, initially thought to be associated with soft tissue swelling from a small puncture wound over this area. A trauma ultrasound was performed which revealed that the swelling was not inflamed tissue at all but her left kidney (and spleen!) which had been forced out of the hole in her abdominal wall, secondary to the pressure from a bite, and remained trapped between her skin and spine! Once stabilised, Charli underwent an emergency surgery to remove her left kidney which was no longer attached to its blood supply and to replace her spleen back into her abdomen where it belonged. She also had multiple internal lacerations that required extensive stitching. Charli is a perfect example of why dog attack wounds are referred to as the tip of the iceberg. The skin is a tough organ designed to protect us from injury. It can withstand far greater forces than the muscles and organs can, and thus it is not uncommon that the internal injuries are far greater than expected. As a results of this, we always recommend prompt veterinary attention for any animal that has been attacked by a dog. Luckily, Charli went on to make a remarkable recovery! Within two days of surgery, she was eating, drinking and walking around the clinic lapping up TLC. Charli has continued to make an amazing recovery and is pictured here at her recheck with her dedicated & very relieved mum! #luckygirl #jcuvet

23.01.2022 Congratulations Lilly In March 2020, Lilly was referred to our internal medicine department and diagnosed with splenic spindle cell sarcoma. Her dedicated family were immediately committed to commencing treatment. Treatment for this type of cancer firstly involved surgical removal of the spleen, followed by an 11 week course of both intravenous and oral chemotherapy. ... Lilly handled her chemotherapy like a pro! Today was her last week of the protocol. We will miss our weekly visits with Lilly, but we wish her and her family all the best.

22.01.2022 Take care everyone! From the crew at #jcuvet #ruokday #selfcare #kindness #jcuvethospital #puppylove

21.01.2022 This little girl was found in Kelso early this morning and she requires medical attention. If you think she belongs to you please call our clinic on 4781 3600

21.01.2022 This lovely baby was brought into us over the weekend and we are looking for his/her family. Proof of ownership will be required. Please call the clinic on 47813600.

18.01.2022 Remember to enjoy quality time with your pets #jcuvet #townsvilleshines #vetdoglife #beachday

18.01.2022 These two beautiful girls have been treated for heartworm disease at JCUVet recently. Heartworm infections can happen very early in life and your pet may not show symptoms with a light burden, even if they are on a preventative. Symptoms include: -Mild, persistent cough -Reluctance to exercise... -Fatigue after moderate activity -Decreased appetite -Weight loss -Difficulty breathing -Fluid-filled, swollen abdomen (belly) Heartworm disease can be diagnosed with a simple blood test and is preventable with monthly or yearly medication. #jcuvet #heartwormawareness #mistyandmarmalde #beautifulhair

17.01.2022 Little Loki recovered quickly after being stung by a bee this week #beesting #jcuvet

17.01.2022 We are sad to say goodbye to Dr Danylyk this week and wish her the best in the future. Unfortunately this also means that our Avian and Exotics Department will be temporarily closed. However, we would like to reassure our Avian and Exotic clients that we are working towards reopening the service as soon as possible. In the mean time, our General Practice department will be happy to continue assisting you with all your pet care needs.

17.01.2022 JCU Vet is proudly supporting RSPCA’s Operation Wanted initiative, by offering a 20% discount on dog and cat desexing from 1st June 31st August 2020. Visit operationwanted.com.au/ to register and you will be given a unique code. Please quote your code to our friendly staff when booking your appointment.

14.01.2022 Beerus presented to our Emergency Department with significant facial injuries including a broken jaw and fractured teeth. Due to the nature of his injuries, we suspect Beerus had been hit by a car. Beerus had his jaw repaired by our surgery team the following day and recovered well, he especially loved feeding time, as you can tell in this video! #jcuvethospital

13.01.2022 Mia showed off her wheels today at her Medicine appointment. Sweet ride Mia!!

12.01.2022 Important! Paralysis Tick Prevention. In addition to our post on Koko earlier in the week, please find some helpful information below about how to keep your pets protected from paralysis ticks. Symptoms of Paralysis Tick Poisoning...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Meet Chisel, Splinter and Millie, these beauties belong to Leah, one of our nurses at JCUVet. All three were rescued by Leah as pups, as Chisel and Splinter were born with cleft palates. Both boys had surgery to repair this early in their lives and last week they all underwent a final surgery to improve their breathing by widening their nostrils and removing soft tissue, including tonsils, from the back of their throat. French Bulldogs are brachycephalic which means ‘shorten...ed head’ and refers to the short nose and flat face, but many experience airway issues as a result. Brachycephalic dogs can suffer from snoring and snorting, which may seem like a harmless ailment but can mean the airway is partially obstructed, this can worsen over time if left untreated. Chisel, Splinter and Millie were all bright as buttons the morning after their surgery and are all recovering well at home with Leah and big brother Trumby. See more

11.01.2022 Oolloo presented to the JCU Vet Medicine Service to see Dr James with a long history of coughing and retching. Common causes of coughing such as heart and lungworms and infectious bronchitis were ruled out by his referring vet. Radiographs of his lungs showed a severe bronchopneumonia. A lung wash under anaesthesia was performed and tests revealed a very severe but rare condition called ‘eosinophilic bronchopneumonia’. This is an allergic airway disease that is easily treated with cortisone once the diagnosis is made. Since starting treatment, Oolloo’s cough quickly disappeared so he can run around his home town on Magnetic Island enjoying the beaches and island lifestyle once again.

11.01.2022 Not all the patients at the Vet Hospital are sick, we sometimes get a visit from the Turtle Health Research Team. Our Radiographer Tora, has taken a sequence of x-rays to assist in a project about gut passage time in hawksbill turtles.’

11.01.2022 As the days lengthen and temperatures begin to rise, snakes are becoming more active looking for food and a mate. Armed with curiosity and natural hunting instincts, it’s not uncommon for our beloved four legged friends to attempt to chase or kill snakes, putting themselves at risk of snake bite. If you think your pet has been bitten by a snake, keep them as calm and quiet as possible and take them to your vet immediately. The chance of recovery is much greater if your pet is... treated early. If your vet is some distance away, you can apply a firm bandage over and around the bite site to apply pressure. Signs to look out for following a snake bite: Sudden weakness followed by collapse. Shaking or twitching of the muscles. Vomiting. Dilated pupils. In the later stages, paralysis may occur. Blood in the urine. What can you do at home to reduce the risk of snake bite in your pets? If you see or your pet is alerted to the presence of a snake, do not try to catch or kill the snake, move away slowly. Clean up your yard to remove places that would provide shelter to a snake such as stacks of timber, piles of building materials etc. Keep the grass cut short around your home. Snake proof your avaries, chicken coops and guinea pig cages with 5mm snake proof wire. Stay safe! #jcuvet #snakeawareness #staysafe #reptiles #snakebite

11.01.2022 The adorable Sadie & Sabre recently visited JCU vet for a health check, puppy vaccinations and microchips. In order to help ensure their visit was a happy one, the 2 little munchkins were provided with a 'licki-mat' with a small amount of cream cheese to distract them while they got their needles. It worked fantastically and the 2 pups loved their treat! 'Licki-mats' come in all shapes and sizes for both cats and dogs, and can be used at home as well as at the hospital. They are great form of enrichment and distraction, and help slow your pet down if they are prone to gobbling their food up too quickly. At JCU Vet, we are passionate about making sure your pets visit to the hospital is stress free, and 'licki-mats' are one of the many tools we have to help us achieve this.

10.01.2022 Tank came in to our general practice department for x-rays last week. What a big beautiful fella and a sweetheart too!! #jcuvet #jcuvethospital #bigfella #lovelyboy

10.01.2022 Foods to Avoid Over the Christmas Season Ham and fatty meats Giving your pets meat containing high amounts of fat can result in inflammation of the pancreas, known as ‘pancreatitis’. The pancreas is an organ involved in digestion, and when it becomes inflamed the digestive enzymes can cause damage to the surrounding tissues and organs. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, fever, lethargy, abdominal pain, diarrohea, and decreased appetite. It’s a good idea to ask your gues...ts to refrain from treating your pets during festivities. Christmas cake, mince pies and puddings These goodies contain large amounts of dried fruits including grapes, sultanas and raisins. If eaten by your pets these fruits can produce high levels of toxins which could cause irreversible kidney damage. Macadamia nuts Macadamia nuts contain an unknown toxin and ingestion of macadamia nuts by dogs has been associated with symptoms including vomiting, muscle tremors, weakness and depression. These nuts also have a high fat content which can also result in pancreatitis. Onions and garlic If you'll be roasting onions or garlic along with your Christmas lunch, it’s best to also keep these away from your pets as they contain a toxin which can cause damage to your dog's red blood cells. If enough red blood cells are destroyed, your dog could become anaemic, lethargic and weak. Chocolate Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, which are both toxic to cats and dogs as they can't metabolise these compounds as well as humans can. Dark chocolate poses a higher risk than milk chocolate. Signs of chocolate toxicity may include vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures, tremors, and coma. Sweet Treats Sugar is always best avoided in pets, but some artificial sweeteners are particularly dangerous. Xylitol for example, can cause severe blood sugar abnormalities in cats and dogs, and feeding them even small amounts should be avoided.

10.01.2022 COVID19 JCUVet Update 25/05/2020 We are making changes to our clinic protocols as COVID19 restrictions start easing. What isn’t changing:... You will still be asked the standard COVID19 questions about your health and travel history. You are still required to wait in your car and call reception upon arrival. Only 1 person is to attend the clinic and consultation. We are still avoiding physical contact. We are still following the 1.5 metres social distancing rule. Contactless methods of payment are still preferred. Walk-in consultations are not permitted (except in emergency situations). What is changing: Clients are allowed in clinic for consultations with their pet. Consultation contact time will be limited to 15mins. Client admission will be controlled through our telephonist at reception. Clients are required to use hand sanitizer as they enter the clinic. To help us keep both our staff and clients safe, please follow the directions of staff and printed signage. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unusual times.

08.01.2022 Veterinary Nurses Emergency & Critical Care; General Practice and Referral Experience required Collaborative and friendly environment Generous CE and great care...er opportunities *Signing on bonus of $2000 JCUVet is a controlled entity of James Cook University, and it plays an important role in the final year of study for JCU veterinary science students. As the only referral animal hospital in NQ, we get to work on some incredibly interesting and unique cases. Join us as we embark upon an exciting journey of continuous improvement with the recent change in the management structure, implementation of people and culture initiatives and building teams that provide exemplary patient care in a professional environment. We offer an extensive and varied caseload where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge working alongside passionate and experienced colleagues and utilizing state of the art facilities and equipment. We are seeking to fill full time and part time veterinary nurse roles across different disciplines, including Emergency & Critical Care, Medicine, Anaesthesia, Surgery and General Practice. At this point in time, we are looking for veterinary nurses with Cert IV qualifications and/or significant experience. We know there is currently a high demand for experienced vet nurses in Australia!! As such, after a successful probationary period of six months you will receive a lump sum ‘signing on’ bonus of $2000 (pre-tax), as a thank you for placing your trust and career in our hands. *This bonus only applies to those with a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing or experience which we deem to be equivalent. What we will offer you Experienced, friendly and dedicated team A great learning environment Competitive hourly rate + penalties Paid VNCA annual memberships RECOVER CPR training and certification, annual Vet Education membership & regular in-house continuing education opportunities. Rosters that encourage a good work/life balance If you feel you have what we are looking for and would like to explore these opportunities further, please submit your cover letter and resume to Elizabeth Bertram, Clinical Coordinator at [email protected].

08.01.2022 Top 10 Plants Poisonous to Pets. Check out the interesting and very important article below on common plants found in and around your homes, that are toxic to our pets. Please contact JCUVet on 47813600 if you have any questions or the Australian Animal Poison Centre on 1300869738.... http://petpoisonhelp.wpengine.com//2013-Conference-Handout

07.01.2022 Miley is being treated by our Medicine team at JCUVet after she presented as an emergency referral, she was unbalanced and unable to walk. Miley was diagnosed with Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis (GME). GME is an inflammatory disease process affecting the brain, the spinal cord and the meninges (the covering of the spinal cord and brain). Miley enjoys her visits to JCUVet, especially the chicken lunches and is in today for one of her regular ongoing treatments. We are so pleased that Miley is now in remission from this serious, life threatening condition and is doing very well.

06.01.2022 Happy birthday Yukari!! Love from your JCUVet family xx #jcuvet #happybirthday #anaethesiologist

06.01.2022 Congratulations Chanel In February 2020, Chanel was referred to our internal medicine department and diagnosed with a Mast Cell tumour (MCT). Chanel's dedicated family immediately commenced treatment. The initial stage of treatment for a Mast Cell tumour is surgical removal of the mass. Chanel went to surgery and had her right forelimb amputated and her right lymph node removed, where the primary MCT was located. Chanel then underwent a 12 week course of both intravenous ...and oral chemotherapy over a 24 week period. We have enjoyed our fortnightly cuddles with Chanel. Yesterday was her last week of the 12 week protocol, so with help from her chemotherapy buddy Bailey, she celebrated with a delicious pup cake. We look forward to still seeing her for regular check up visits and wish her well with her progress.

04.01.2022 Merry Christmas and best wishes for a Happy New Year! From the team at JCUVet#jcuvethospital #merrychristmas

03.01.2022 Happy birthday Johnny! Love from #jcuvet #jcuvets #jcuvethospital

03.01.2022 Redge is one tough cookie! Redge presented to JCUVet after being hit by a car. While in hospital he had a CT scan which revealed extensive musculoskeletal injuries but miraculously no serious damage to his internal organs!! His long list of injuries included head trauma, two broken legs, a dislocated hip, multiple teeth fractures, fluid around his lungs, a small break to the bone around his eye and soft tissue injuries over his abdomen, forelimbs and head. During his stay in ...hospital Regde underwent multiple orthopedic surgeries to repair his fractures. Our team of wonderful vets and nurses cared for Redge day and night until it was time for this beautiful boy to finally make his way home to his family. At Redge’s last post-op visit (there have been many), Dr Brenton brought him through to say hello to everyone at our staff meeting and sit in as a guest of honour. Redge was such a pleasure to care for during his time in hospital and we are all so pleased to have been able to witness his incredible recovery! #jcuvet #superdog #toughcookie #bravedog #goodboy See more