Your Village Vet

16/09/2026

🌟🐾 Tick Check Time! 🐾🌟

Even pets on tick prevention can occasionally be affected by paralysis ticks, so it's always worth keeping an eye out for these signs:
💛 Change in their bark or meow
💛 Trouble blinking or a "sleepy" appearance
💛 Loss of appetite
💛 Vomiting
💛 Low energy or seeming quieter than usual
💛 Fast, difficult, or noisy breathing
💛 Wobbly or unsteady walking
💛 Reluctance to move, stand, jump, or play
💛 Difficulty swallowing
💛 Weakness in the back legs
💛 Progressive paralysis
🚨 If your pet shows any of these signs, please contact your veterinarian straight away and perform a thorough tick search.
🐶🐱 Daily tick checks + tick prevention = the best protection for your furry family members.
Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine! ☀️🐾💕

Your Village Vet, Balgownie 🐾

10/09/2026

💛 R U OK? Day 💛

Today is a reminder that a simple conversation can make a world of difference.

At Your Village Vet, we know that caring for others, whether they're people or pets, can sometimes be challenging. Life gets busy, and it's easy to assume those around us are doing okay. But asking a genuine "Are you OK?" can open the door to support, connection, and understanding.

This R U OK? Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to check in with a friend, family member, colleague, or neighbour. You don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is enough.

Let's look after each other with the same compassion and kindness we show our beloved pets every day.

💛 Ask. 💛 Listen. 💛 Encourage action. 💛 Check in.

Because a conversation could change a life.

03/09/2026

Extending our $100 off Dental offer until 30th September!!!
Don't tell the Boss 🙊

It might seem like "just one of those things"
- but these are often the first signs of
dental disease.

Pets can't tell you their mouth hurts. But we can find out.
Bad breath.
Dropping food.
Going off their dinner.

Book a free dental check today 🐶🐱

31/08/2026

With a confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) in our local area, please follow the steps below before handling or collecting any unwell or injured birds.

31/08/2026

🐾 R U OK? 🐾

Sometimes you just need someone to check in on you…
Even if they’re standing on your head while doing it! 😂🐱

This R U OK? Day, September 10th, remember to ASK. LISTEN. CHECK IN. 💛

A simple “Are you really okay?” can make a bigger difference than you realise.

And if talking feels a little too hard, find your people — whether that’s a friend, family member, colleague… or your favourite furry therapist. 🐾❤️

R U OK? Because everyBODY deserves to feel supported. 💛

05/08/2026

Did you know that good dental health is an important part of your pet's overall wellbeing? Regular dental checks can help identify problems early and keep those tails wagging and purrs coming.

Book your pet in for FREE dental check with our team this month!

While you're here, be sure to chat with our staff about the special dental discounts we're offering throughout this month. It's perfect time to get your pet's teeth checked and take advantage of some great savings🐶🐱

29/03/2026

09/03/2026

Over the next month we will be undergoing a new computer system. Please make sure you are patient with all staff as we navigate through these changes. We will endeavour to make sure that everyday running of the hospital will be impacted as little as possible. This means that some days we may be less available than we would like, but we will do our best to maintain the utmost care and attention to all patients. Thank you for understanding.

04/02/2026

Attention Rabbit Owners!

The NSW Government will be releasing rabbit Calicivirus strain (RHDV1-K5) through the first week of March 2026. This is to help control the wild rabbit populations through the Illawarra and Greater Sydney Area.

Your Village Vet recommends to keep your rabbits safe by Vaccinating or checking if your rabbit is due for booster vaccinations before March 1st 2026.

Rabbit Calicivirus spreads easily through biting insects (Mosquitoes and Flies) also through any contaminated surfaces or grass. Indoor rabbits are also at risk, by owners simply walking through contaminated grass or bring in grass that has been exposed to wild rabbits.

Calicivirus attaches the liver and is often fatal.
Common Symptoms include:
* Lethargy
*Loss of appetite
*Reduced feacal output
other systems may included pale gums, difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, or bleeding from other areas.

Vaccinations can be give as a single vaccination from 10 weeks of age; an annual booster should be given every 12 months for life.

For vaccinations or to check vaccination status please call us on 42855210.

19/12/2025

Christmas and New Year

Opening Hours 2025

Wednesday 24th Dec Open 8:30am until 5:30pm

Thursday 25th Dec Closed

Friday 26th Dec Closed

Monday 29th Dec 8am until 7pm

Tuesday 30th Dec 8am until 7pm

Wednesday 31st Dec 8:30am until 5:30pm

Thursday 1st Jan Closed

Friday 2nd Jan Closed

Monday 5th Jan 8:00am until 6pm

Tuesday 6th Jan 8:00m until 6pm

Wednesday 7th Jan 8:30am until 6pm

Thursday 8th Jan 8:30am until 6pm

Friday 9th Jan Closed