Willoughby Veterinary Hospital in Willoughby, New South Wales | Veterinary surgeon

Willoughby Veterinary Hospital

Locality: Willoughby, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9958 8775

Address: 193 High Street 2068 Willoughby, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 WE’RE HIRING! Willoughby Veterinary Hospital is a busy, owner-operated clinic situated on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. We pride ourselves on providing the highest possible standards of care in a friendly and relaxed environment. An opportunity has become available for a Full Time Veterinarian to join our vibrant team, working 4 days per week and some weekends. Our current team consists of 6 Veterinarians and 12 Nurses, who all work hard to uphold our solid reputation for excel...lence in veterinary care. We strive to treat all patients with the knowledge, skill and tenderness they deserve, and we are looking for a team player who can provide this same gold standard. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate: Excellent communication skills with both clients and team members A high level of technical and practical knowledge A team approach with the ability to also work autonomously Effective problem solving skills A strong focus on customer service and gold standard patient care Excellent time management and organisational skills Attention to detail in all areas of veterinary science If you believe you fit this criteria, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you soon!

24.01.2022 New year... new nose! Pugs, French Bulldogs, and other brachycephalic (flat faced) breeds don’t breathe as easily as their longer nosed friends. This is due to their nares (nostrils) being quite narrow, which in turn restricts the amount of air able to easily enter the nose and pass into the nasal cavity. They are also at risk of having an elongated soft palate (the soft part at the back of the mouth), which can partially block the entrance to the trachea (windpipe).... However, luckily for our friends like Jasper here, help is available. A little nip and tuck can make a huge difference to their breathing efforts and overall health. The picture below was taken part way through the surgery and shows what a difference opening up the nares can make. Have a chat to one of our friendly team if you’d like to find out more.

23.01.2022 To round out Vet Nurse Week, we'd love to showcase the beautiful Lisa. Lisa is one of our newer nurses, having left the corporate world to pursue her dream of working with animals. And aren't we glad she did! Lisa hit the ground running, and took to nursing like a duck to water. Lisa approaches every day with enthusiasm and a level head. When you combine this with her compassion, she has proven to be the perfect addition to the Willoughby team.

23.01.2022 Meet the Team Monday! To start the week, we'd love to formally introduce you to Caitlin, who most people will recognise from the front of house, where she works full time in Customer Service. Caitlin has loved animals for as long as she can remember. After working for 3 years at a small animal specialist hospital, Caitlin took a break to work in the travel industry. Luckily for us however, Caitlin’s passion and dedication to help animals brought her back! ... Caitlin enjoys being front of house as she’s able to chat to clients and meet their beloved pets. Caitlin has a dog, Cooper, and a cat, Lily, who she adores.

22.01.2022 We have recently seen a confirmed case of Feline Panleukopenia in a young kitten here at Willoughby Vet. This is a very serious disease where the cat is unable to produce any white blood cells, therefore cannot fight infection, and sadly often results in death. The recent case was a young, indoor kitten from the area, which most likely acquired the disease from local, infected stray cats. ... Feline Panleukopenia is highly contagious, however it can be prevented by ensuring your cat is up to date with vaccinations. Kittens require a series of 3 vaccinations by the age of 16 weeks, and adult cats require an annual vaccination. For more information, or to check when your cat is next due for their vaccination, call us on (02) 9958 8775.

22.01.2022 Just a friendly reminder from Willoughby Vet: As we are coming into school holidays we would like to remind our clients of our continuing COVID restrictions: - Only 4 people allowed in the waiting room at any one time (not including staff). If there are more than 4 people, please call us and we will tend to you outside.... - Only 1 person with their animal in the consult rooms - We politely ask not to bring your children with you to appointments if possible. We understand this isn't always possible and that's okay, but we are trying to reduce the number of people in the clinic where we can. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe these school holidays! :)

21.01.2022 Are you looking to adopt a beautiful cat into your life? Our wonderful friends at Divine Creatures have been very busy lately rescuing these gorgeous girls and showering them with love, in preparation for finding them their forever homes. Each of these sweethearts are now available for adoption and we'd love to see them find their new families soon. If you think that could be you, call Divine Creatures on (02) 9958 3363 or email [email protected] for more information.

21.01.2022 As part of Vet Nurse Week, we are showcasing some of our nurse superstars, and today we'd like to introduce you to the gorgeous Sylvi! Sylvi has been with us for a little over a year, having completed animal studies at Taronga Zoo before moving into Veterinary nursing. She started as a work experience student here at Willoughby Vet and is now one of our lovely "full timers". She loves all animals big and small but has a particular soft spot for dogs just like her chihuahua Sk...yla. Sylvi has such a positive attitude, and always works hard to ensure animals are not stressed whilst in hospital.

21.01.2022 New Years Eve might be just around the corner, but not all of our furry friends share our excitement - especially when it comes to the fireworks. Dogs and cats can easily become scared, and this can result in escape attempts and injury. Below are a few tips to help your pet this New Years Eve.

20.01.2022 Happy Halloween! Don’t let a treat turn into a trick! Remember to keep any chocolate away from your furry friends, as chocolate is toxic to dogs. Instead, you could try some creepy carrot, petrified pumpkin or spooky chicken as a safe Halloween alternative.

20.01.2022 The next few days are forecast to be HOT HOT HOT! While we might be happy to shed a few layers and enjoy the warmth of Summer, it’s important to make sure our pets are safe during these high temperatures too. Heatstroke in animals is very real and very dangerous. See the attached pic for a few do’s and don’ts to consider when the mercury rises. And as always, if you have any concerns give us a call and we’ll do our best to help.

18.01.2022 It's National Vet Nurse Week! Here at Willoughby Vet Hospital, we have 15 Vet Nurses, who are critical to the smooth running of the Practice. This week we'll introduce you to just a few of these superstars! Our wonderful nurses take on a variety of tasks every day, including monitoring anaesthetic, collecting blood samples, triage, and of course ensuring your pet receives the best possible care whilst in hospital. ... All of our nurses are extremely passionate and capable, and can often be seen going above and beyond for patients. So next time you're in, don't forget to say hi to our wonderful nurse crew! Pic: Back row (left to right): Amy, Emma, Lisa, Maddie, Dr Peter, Dr Hope, Amanda, Allana. Front row (left to right): Nicole, Steph, Marta. Absent nurses: Rachel, Mia, Luke, Meghan, Claudia, Sylvi, Jemima.

17.01.2022 After the latest COVID-19 updates, we will be taking extra precautions to ensure our community stays safe. * On arrival to our clinic, please wait outside and call us to check-in. We will advise you when a vet is ready to see you. * Strictly one person per consult. We know it is challenging in the school holidays, however please make an appointment for a time that you are able to come alone. ... * We encourage everyone to wear a mask and use hand sanitiser when coming to the clinic. * If you have been to any of the hot-spot venues listed on the NSW website, please do not make a booking. * If you have any symptoms whatsoever, please stay home and get tested. We appreciate your understanding an cooperation

12.01.2022 It’s going to be a hot one today! Make sure you play it cool and look out for your furry friends.

10.01.2022 Today we remember the fallen soldiers and animals that fought for our country. Lest We Forget.

09.01.2022 **UPDATE Hillary and Nixon have found their forever homes! Kennedy and Lincoln are still available :) In the spirit of the American presidential election we introduce to you 3 kittens Nixon, Kennedy, Lincoln and their proud mum Hillary, all in need of their forever homes. The kittens are all males, 8 weeks of age.... All the kittens including mumma cat Hillary have been microchipped, vaccinated, flea treated, wormed and de-sexed. They will be ready for adoption as of next week! Should you be interested in adopting one of our beautiful rescues or have any further questions please contact us on 9958 8775.

09.01.2022 How gorgeous is our friend Rennie! We love watching our patients grow up over the years and beautiful Rennie is no exception. This handsome boy is 14 and definitely gives George Clooney a run for his money

08.01.2022 **Update: these beautiful boys have found their forever home together! ** We still have these adorable brothers, Kennedy and Lincoln looking for their forever homes. These boys are 8 weeks old, and have been microchipped, vaccinated, flea treated, wormed and de-sexed. Kennedy (black kitten) is a little shy when he first meets you, but will happily snuggle once he feels comfortable. He would suit a quieter home. Lincoln (black and white kitten) is a little more playful and w...ould suit a home where he's given lots of toys and attention! To find out more about these beautiful boys, or to arrange to meet them, call us on 9958 8775.

08.01.2022 It’s that time of year again when there are a lot of baby birds about. The picture below explains what to do if you find a baby bird.

07.01.2022 Sunday 20 December is your last day to guess! Winners announced Monday 21 December. **Competition Time!** This year has been a little crazy to say the least, so we think the cats and dogs deserve a Christmas treat! ... All you have to do is guess how many pieces of kibble are in the jar (without going over), and tell us whether you'd prefer the cat hamper or the dog hamper. There will be one winner for each hamper. Rules: - One guess per person - Entries close midnight Sunday 20 December 2020 - Winners will be announced on Monday 21 December 2020 - Comment below with your guess and whether you'd prefer the cat or dog hamper. - Closest guess (without going over) for each hamper will win. - If more than one person guesses the correct answer, the first received guess will win. Good Luck!

07.01.2022 In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases on the Northern Beaches, we would like to reiterate the advice from NSW Health, which urges all residents in the Northern Beaches to stay at home. If you live in these areas and were planning an appointment within the next 3 days, please call the clinic on (02) 9958 8775 to either reschedule or ask for advice. As always, thank you for understanding as we do our best to protect the community and continue to provide the best possible care for the animals.

06.01.2022 Further to our post yesterday about Vet Nurse Week, we'd love to showcase some of our fabulous nurses here throughout the week. Most clients would recognise the lovely Rachel. Rachel has been around Willoughby Vet Hospital from the age of 7, when she used to bring her 2 miniature schnauzers in to see Dr. Peter! Since then, Rachel has turned her love of animals into a career, having studied her Certificate II; Animal Studies and Certificate IV; Veterinary Nursing whilst workin...g full time as a nurse. In 2018 she completed a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience majoring in Animal Health and Disease at the University of Sydney. The following year, she studied Master of Animal Science as a distant student through Charles Sturt University, and at the end of 2019 she received an offer for her dream degree, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Rachel is a fabulous nurse with a wealth of experience, and we know she'll be an amazing Vet in the not-too-distant future.

03.01.2022 Don’t forget to come in and grab your free picnic rug with every 6 pack of Nexgard or Nexgard Spectra. Happy dog, happy family

01.01.2022 From our family to yours, we would like to wish you and your pets a safe and happy holiday break! For any emergencies outside our opening hours, contact either: - NEVS... - North Shore Veterinary Hospital - SASH (Small Animal Specialist Hospital) Just to recap, our opening hours over the holiday break are: Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) 8am 6pm Friday 25 December (Christmas Day) CLOSED Saturday 26 December (Boxing Day) 10am 12pm (Emergencies only) Sunday 27 December 10am 12pm (Emergencies only) Monday 28 December (Boxing Day Public Holiday) 10am 12pm (Emergencies only) Tuesday 29 December 8am 8pm Wednesday 30 December 8am 8pm Thursday 31 December (New Years Eve) 8am 6pm Friday 1 January (New Years Day) CLOSED Saturday 2 January 9am 4pm Sunday 3 January 10am 12pm (Emergencies only)