Walkerville Vet

20/09/2023

Just did this Vet job ad, and interested to see what you all think. Don’t worry – Claire, Brooke, Johann and Andrew are all still here!
Permanent part-time to full-time veterinarian required.
Small animal.
Inner Adelaide, South Australia

The position would suit an experienced vet wanting a low stress lifestyle or a newer vet wanting to learn in a relaxed environment.
What makes our clinic culture different?

Low staff turnover and the ability to work with 4 experienced veterinarians
We never double book our vets
Our building is new, spacious and full of natural light
We have a quiet separate waiting area for scared or reactive dogs and huge consulting rooms to give dogs and people space
Cats & rabbits have their own waiting room, consulting room and quiet hospital
We are as transparent in pricing as possible including an online price list for common procedures
Special interests are positively encouraged with a generous CPD allowance

Feel free to contact Andrew at [email protected] to discuss the position further. Even better, make a time to drop in and meet us all, or arrange for a trial shift to see how we work.

14/12/2022

Dr Andrew is currently hiking New Zealand from end to end. He’d love you to follow his adventures on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/plains__wanderer/
Meanwhile, it’s business as usual with the lovely vets and nurses at the clinic.

10/02/2022

*Rabbit Owners of Adelaide* : increasing case numbers in the past week suggest we are at the beginning of a myxomatosis outbreak. Therefore, to be safe, bring any outdoor bunnies inside and prevent exposure to biting or flying insects.

This post will be updated when the risk has reduced (likely not until the weather cools). For more information, visit https://www.walkervillevet.com.au/blog/myxomatosis-rabbits/

05/03/2021

SA KENNEL COUGH WARNING
Vets in Adelaide are noticing a sharp increase in the number of dogs coming in with kennel cough symptoms.
These dogs have usually either been:
• at a dog park
• at doggy day care
• with an affected dog

If you have recently attended these places look for the following symptoms:
• A harsh choking – type cough
• Discharge from the eyes or nose
• Lethargy
Visit your vet if you are concerned. Dogs with outdated vaccinations or other health problems are advised to avoid social gatherings for the next few weeks. This strain is also affecting vaccinated dogs but symptoms are generally mild.

28/01/2021

For owners concerned about the outbreak of ehrlichiosis in dogs, this should answer your questions

Canine ehrlichiosis is cause for considerable alarm for the millions of dog owners around the country. ABC News 27/1/2021 The arrival of Ehrlichia in Australia has been devastating for some remote dog communities. However, there's no reason to panic, and it's easy to prevent. Here I'm going to help....

31/03/2020

A warning for owners of young puppies, and some possible solutions.

Posted on March 30, 2020March 31, 2020 by AndrewA Puppy Checklist For The Social Distancing AgeCoronavirus COVID-19 has caused so much hardship to so many people that it might seem a bit trivial to talk about what it’s doing to puppies. But I’m a puppy vet and so it matters to me.I’m afraid th...

16/03/2020

Just the facts:
• Real risks around pets are very low
• Vets are open and available throughout Australia.

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by AndrewYour Dog or Cat & Coronavirus COVID-19Uncertain times like these require good and clear information.Here are the facts that dog and cat owners need to know about coronavirus COVID-19 and pets. It’s Not The Coronavirus You KnowCurrently, the human vir...

06/02/2020

From 2020, Walkerville Vet blogs aren't on Facebook. But you can still read them.

Just click on the link to get an email whenever there's a new article.

Tomorrow there are two!

Dr Andrew's Blog Email Forms

28/11/2019

Summertime and holidays increase the risk of sudden deaths in pets.

Read what they are and how to prevent them. And have a safe and festive holiday season from all of us!

Posted on October 11, 2018November 28, 2019 by AndrewCauses Of Sudden Death In Australian PetsI’ve been a vet for nearly a quarter century now. Over that time I’ve seen just about everything go wrong that can.Pet disasters tend to go along recurring themes. If you know what they are, you have an...

21/11/2019

The past week has seen the first stray kittens of the season. Well done to everyone who rescued them.

Lumps on cats often have something to do with strays...

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019 by AndrewFacial Swelling In CatsThere’s just one common cause of a lump on a cat’s face. Have a look at the picture above. I hope you can see that the left cheek isn’t chubby, it’s swollen. This is an abscess and it needs veterinary attention. Wha...

14/11/2019

Don't believe the myths. You CAN give your dog a summer haircut to keep cool.

Inside: lots of pictures of dogs with and without hair!

Posted on November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 by AndrewCan All Dog Breeds Have Summer Haircuts?Have you heard this? The coats of certain dog breeds don’t grow back properly after being shaved. Right now you’re either in one of two camps. Either you’re nodding because your breeder has already wa...

07/11/2019

Eye goobers and tear stains! What do they mean?

Posted on October 20, 2019October 29, 2019 by AndrewCauses Of Eye Discharge In PuppiesIf you look up the causes of eye discharge in dogs, there’s almost always one missing. That wouldn’t be such a problem if what’s missing wasn’t also the most common cause in puppies. Of course, puppies can ...