Main Street Veterinary Clinic

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Main Street Veterinary Clinic The clinic was established in 1979 with a single vet, and has since grown to a practice with 17 employees including 7 vets.

Main Street Veterinary Clinic, based in Bairnsdale, services a large region of Victoria's East Gippsland from Stratford in the west to Nowa Nowa in the east and from the high country regions of Omeo, Cobungra, Benambra and Buchan to the Gippsland Lakes and coast. The new purpose built clinic is located opposite to the clinic's original location, in the main street of Bairnsdale. We aim to be your "one stop shop" for all your animal health needs. We provide all of the veterinary services you would expect in a large, well equipped and professional practice, including general medicine, advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, anaesthesia, radiology, ultrasonography, endoscopy, dentistry, pathology and pharmacy. We also provide herd health, production and performance advice and services for the equine and farm livestock industries. We have a well stocked shop front supplying premium pet and animal health products including grooming aids, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm and worming medications, collars, leads, training aids and premium pet foods. The Main Street Veterinary Clinic has 7 full-time and 2 part-time veterinarians with a total of 139 years of veterinary practice experience. We also have 9 members of our enthusiastic and compassionate veterinary nursing team who help us achieve the highest quality veterinary care and personal attention for our patients. We are all genuinely committed to helping your pets live a happy, long and healthy life.

🐨 OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED 🐨We are excited to announce a research project we embarked on a number of years ago, is now publi...
01/11/2026

🐨 OFFICIALLY PUBLISHED 🐨

We are excited to announce a research project we embarked on a number of years ago, is now published in the Australian Veterinary Journal.

Our aim for this research was simple: what are the normal reference ranges for blood tests in healthy koalas? Without knowing what’s normal, we previously couldn’t interpret what was abnormal blood results in koalas we see at the clinic.

With help from Koalas of Raymond Island and Koala Island Foundation Inc, we were able to collect and test blood samples from 50 healthy koalas during a DEECA health check program. Enlisting the specialist help from our co-authors at the University of Sydney, we can now supply this valuable information to help vets interpret blood results of Koalas.

📖 Read the published paper here:
https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70156

📸 PET AND FAMILY SANTA PHOTOS 📸🗓️ Sunday 22nd of November $10 for photo with Santa and HelpersBBQ and Raffle running on ...
31/10/2026

📸 PET AND FAMILY SANTA PHOTOS 📸

🗓️ Sunday 22nd of November
$10 for photo with Santa and Helpers
BBQ and Raffle running on the day

All funds to go to Breast Care Support fund of East Gippsland in loving memory of the late Dr Jane Griffin.

To book: message or call 0409 222 771.
In partnership with Did I Do Dat Dog Training & Socialization
Bookings every 5 minutes from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm

MONSTER CALF In the middle of the night we were called to help a cow calve. That’s nothing out of the ordinary, but this...
29/10/2026

MONSTER CALF

In the middle of the night we were called to help a cow calve. That’s nothing out of the ordinary, but this calving certainly was!

It was a twin calving that required a caesarean as one of the calves had a gigantic head. Unfortunately both calves were already dead but the cow is recovering well.

(Calf photo too graphic for Facebook. If you are keen to see this calf, just message our page)

11/10/2026

🐍 SNAKEBITE FIRST AID FOR PETS 🚨

- Transport to the clinic as soon as possible

- Keep them as calm and still as possible- try not to have them walking too far, carry if you can.

- DO NOT spend time trying to identify the snake- our anti-venom treats all local snakes

- DO NOT wait for symptoms to start- both dogs and cats can look normal for hours following a bite. We can run tests to check.

- CALL the clinic on your way if possible so we can have a vet and nurse ready for your arrival

- DO NOT wash, cut or suck bite site

- DO NOT apply a tourniquet, apply ice or give any medications

- Immobilisation bandages for single leg bites can be a good idea but they aren’t always easy to do correctly and we would rather you didn’t delay travelling to the clinic

OMEO AREA:
If you’re in the Omeo region, we can help with local snakebite first aid prior to traveling to the clinic. Please call Katie on 0488171548.

COPPERHEAD SNAKESCommon effects of their venom:- Weakness and paralysis- Sudden collapse followed by temporary recovery-...
09/10/2026

COPPERHEAD SNAKES

Common effects of their venom:
- Weakness and paralysis
- Sudden collapse followed by temporary recovery
- Usually no swelling pain or bruising at bite site

BROWN SNAKESCommon effects of their venom:- weakness and paralysis - breathing difficulty (can lead to respiratory arres...
08/10/2026

BROWN SNAKES

Common effects of their venom:
- weakness and paralysis
- breathing difficulty (can lead to respiratory arrest)
- Bleeding- anywhere including lungs
- Dilated pupils

BLACK SNAKESCommon effects of their venom:- swelling, pain and bruising at bite site- Muscle pain, stiff and reluctant t...
07/10/2026

BLACK SNAKES

Common effects of their venom:
- swelling, pain and bruising at bite site
- Muscle pain, stiff and reluctant to walk
- Red or brown coloured urine like in this photo

06/10/2026

TIGER SNAKES

Common effects of their venom:
- sudden collapse then recovery (before relapse)
- weakness and paralysis can progress to respiratory arrest
- dilated pupils
- bleeding from wounds and other locations
- muscle pain and reluctance to stand or walk
Video of a “floppy cat” showing a common symptom of tiger and brown snakes

06/10/2026

SNAKE AWARENESS

Snake bite season is upon us!
Over the next week or so, we will provide information on snakes local to East Gippsland and the effects of their venom as well as information on first aid.

If any of the following occurs:
SEEK VETERINARY ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

1. A witnessed interaction with a snake regardless on if a bite was seen and if your pet looks normal

2. A sudden collapse, weakness, tremors or shaking regardless of snake exposure

3. Bruising or bleeding of unknown cause

4. Sudden onset of vomiting, salivation, diarrhoea

Snakes are out! Now is a good time for some avoidance training.
01/10/2026

Snakes are out! Now is a good time for some avoidance training.

ALL CLASSES ARE FULL!
We will be running more classes in early November.

Address

325 Main Street
Bairnsdale, VIC
3875

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61351526666

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