Golden Plains Animal Hospital

07/09/2026

We are currently experiencing some phone issues. We apologise for the inconvenience. If you can’t get through please send us an email at [email protected] and we will call you back as soon as possible.

Sorry again for the inconvenience.

07/09/2026

🚨 Calling all puppies! 🚨

Are zoomies taking over your house? Is your puppy's favourite hobby chewing things they shouldn't? 😅

Our next Puppy Preschool class is just around the corner, and we'd love for your furry friend to join us!

🐶 Learn good manners
🐶 Build confidence
🐶 Meet new puppy friends
🐶 Help set your pup up for a lifetime of success

Suitable for puppies from 8 weeks of age, during their vaccination course.

📍 Golden Plains Animal Hospital
📞 (03) 5281 2226

Enrolments are now open.
Book your puppy's spot before they disappear faster than a treat at training time! 🦴

07/09/2026

Meet the team… Samuel has been with us as a Veterinary Nurse since late 2020

Samuel didn’t always know he wanted to work with animals, as his first studies he had undertaken was in IT. Halfway through he realised IT wasn’t for him and decided to swap to animal studies as he had always had a close connection with animals.

While on placement for animal studies he found a hidden love for the medical field, specifically working with animals. Once starting his training in Vet nursing he found a passion for dentistry and later on in his career found an increasing interest in medical cases from first seeing the patient, to diagnosis, to treatment.

Samuel has one cat and one dog, Lotus and Annie. Both are rescue pets from work that were definitely not foster fails. Both have unique stories with Lotus (the cat) having only 3 legs and Annie having major surgery while she was young for her hip dysplasia.

Samuel likes to play guitar and relax with video games in his free time as well as watch performing arts and concerts on the odd occasion.

04/09/2026

CLEARANCE ITEMS …. Get a bargain!

It’s not often but occasionally we have some items that come close to used by dates or damaged packages.

We currently have a few items that are heavily reduced, come and sn**ch up a bargain while it lasts.

Open 8:30am until 1pm tomorrow (Saturday5th)

04/09/2026

UPDATED AND URGENT INFORMATION

PLEASE Do not bring sick or deceased birds directly to the clinic.

Wild Birds - Call Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888 or Wildlife Victoria on 03 8400 7300

Sick, Injured or Dead Wild Birds:
✅ Do not touch or move it (this is for your own safety)
✅ Record the location and any signs of illness
✅ Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888

🐦 Bird Flu (H5N1) Awareness for Bird Owners 🐦

If you own pet birds or backyard poultry, please be aware of the signs of illness, including:
• Sudden death
• Lethargy or loss of appetite
• Reduced egg production
• Swelling or blue discoloration of the head or legs
• Breathing difficulties
• Tremors, seizures, or loss of coordination
• Vomiting or diarrhoea

⚠️ If your bird is unwell, please CALL US FIRST.

PLEASE Do not bring SICK, INJURED or DEAD birds directly to the clinic.
We can discuss their symptoms and advise on the safest next steps over the phone.

31/08/2026

Meet the team … Alanah has recently joined the Golden Plains Animal Hospital team as a veterinary receptionist.

Growing up in Bannockburn, Alanah has always had a soft spot for animals. She has always loved having animals around and knew from a young age that she wanted to eventually work with them.

Before joining the veterinary industry, Alanah worked as an Ambulance 000 Call-Taker, where she worked in a busy emergency environment and developed an interest in the medical side of things. After leaving 000, she knew she still wanted to work in a role where she could help others but wanted to follow her love for animals.

Alanah has three dogs who are a very big part of her life — Lottie, her Maltese Shih Tzu, and her partner's dogs Ned and Pearl She loves spending time with them and is usually happiest when she’s surrounded by her dogs.

Her love for animals has inspired her to continue pursuing a career in animal care, with hopes of building her knowledge and experience within the veterinary industry. If she could choose any dog to add to the family one day, it would be a Bernese Mountain Dog!

When she’s not at work, Alanah enjoys watching movies, spending time with her dogs, and catching up with the people closest to her.

30/08/2026

Booking your next appointment couldn't be easier with our amazing online booking system.

https://gpah.com.au/

Just click the link to begin!

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

Look at this little cutie patootie 😍
Brisket was in this afternoon for his 2nd puppy vaccination and worming, and of course lots of cuddles and treats 🐶

24/08/2026

Meet the team ... Rachel!

Rachel started working in the veterinary industry (Original Golden Plains Clinic) in 2015 doing work placement, which then led to her being hired halfway through her veterinary nursing course,
She then graduated her IV veterinary nursing certificate in 2016 through the Gordon Tafe in East Geelong.

Rachel grew up in Shelford with her mum, dad and siblings.
As she got older she started to move around to a few areas including, Leopold, Horsham and Pakenham, whilst moving around these areas she still continued to work as a veterinary nurse in those areas, including a shelter Vet Nurse at the Lost Dogs Home in Cranbourne.

Rachel Moved back to Shelford 3 years ago and has no plans of moving again anytime soon.
She owns 3 dogs, Milo the Saluki, Inca and Eedie the Finnish Spitz's, and also 4 cats, Daisy the domestic shorthair, Nelson the British Shorthair, Mikey the Domestic Medium Hair and Mochi the Exotic Shorthair.
She also Fosters and rehomes many retired racing greyhounds too.

Growing up Rachel always loved animals, rearing orphaned lambs from the farmers in the area, hatching and raising chickens, and also always having dogs and cats around too.
she knew she always wanted a career that involved animals, but wasn't until Year 8 in high school she decided she would pursue Veterinary Nursing as her career.

Her interests in the veterinary field are Reproduction, Neonatal Care and Nutrition, she has done many courses over the years in these area of study.

Outside of work Rachel competes in conformation Showing with her dogs, loves to go watch her brothers and friends race their speedway cars and spending time with her teenage daughter.