Belconnen and Gundaroo Veterinary Centre

02/11/2026

🦴 Last month Dr Henry MANZCVS performed our team's 100th TPLO surgery of the year 🦴

TPLO surgery (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) is an advanced orthopaedic procedure used to treat cruciate injuries in dogs, helping them return to comfortable, active lives.

🩺 Our experienced team is led by Dr Eamon Ryan MANZCVS CertAVP, who holds postgraduate qualifications in small animal orthopaedic surgery.🩺

We are committed to providing complex surgical care, supported by advanced equipment, dedicated nursing staff and comprehensive post-operative care (including complimentary re-checks and six-week X-rays).

🤝 To our referring veterinary colleagues: Thank you for trusting us with your patients. We're proud to provide an accessible, quality orthopaedic referral option for Canberra and the surrounding region. 🤝

Whether you're a pet owner concerned about your dog's mobility or a veterinarian looking for an experienced surgical team, we're here to help.

07/10/2026

🚨 Beware of Grass Seeds in Canberra 🚨

With warmer weather and dry grass around, grass seeds are a common cause of paw, ear, eye and skin injuries in dogs.

Grass seeds can also become stuck up the nose, causing excessive sneezing, nose rubbing or even a bloody nose. They can track through soft tissue and, in rare cases, migrate into the chest or lungs, causing serious damage.

🐾 Check your pet daily after walks, especially their paws, ears, eyes, nose and coat.

Contact us if you notice:
• Limping or excessive licking
• Swelling or discharge
• Excessive sneezing or nose rubbing
• A bloody nose
• Ongoing discomfort

A quick check after walks can help spot grass seeds early! 🌾🐶
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Belconnen Veterinary Centre
🏨Address: 30 Totterdell Street, Belconnen, Act, 2617
📞Tel: (02) 5134 6999
Gundaroo Veterinary Centre
🏨Address: 15, Faithfull Street, Gundaroo, NSW 2620
📞Tel: (02) 6236 8222

01/10/2026

📢 PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLINIC CLOSURE

Please note that our clinic will be closed on Monday 5th October for the public holiday.

We’ll be back open as usual from Tuesday 6th October.

🐾 If your pet needs veterinary care while we’re closed, please contact your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.

Thank you for understanding, and we hope you and your pets have a safe and happy long weekend! 💙🐾

30/09/2026

🐾 Waiting to see a veterinary medical specialist? 🐾

Did you know Dr Luke Johnston, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, works at Belconnen Vet Centre every Wednesday? 🩺

If your pet has a complex or ongoing medical condition, Specialist care is available right here at Belconnen 📍

👨‍⚕️ Meet Dr Luke Johnston
Dr Luke is a Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, with advanced training and experience in managing complex medical conditions in dogs and cats.

His areas of clinical interest include:

🐶 Gastrointestinal disease – investigating ongoing vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss and other digestive problems

🧬 Immune-mediated disease – diagnosis and management of conditions where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues

🫁 Heart & respiratory conditions – assessment and management of complex heart and lung problems

🩺 Kidney, liver & hormonal disease – including chronic kidney disease, diabetes and thyroid conditions

🔬 Advanced diagnostics – including ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy, CT and biopsies.

Dr Luke is also a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and is involved in training and examining future veterinary specialists.

Dr Luke consults at Belconnen Vet Centre, 30 Totterdell Street, Belconnen, every Wednesday.
If your regular vet has recommended a specialist consultation, or your pet has a complicated medical condition that needs further investigation, talk to our team about whether Dr Luke could help.
📞 (02) 5134 6999
📧 [email protected]

30/09/2026

🐾 Waiting to see a veterinary medical specialist? 🐾

Did you know Dr Luke Johnston, Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, works at Belconnen Vet Centre every Wednesday? 🩺
If your pet has a complex or ongoing medical condition, Specialist care is available right here in Canberra at Belconnen.
👨‍⚕️ Meet Dr Luke Johnston
Dr Luke is a Registered Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, with advanced training and experience in managing complex medical conditions in dogs and cats.
His areas of clinical interest include:
🐶 Gastrointestinal disease – investigating ongoing vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss and other digestive problems
🧬 Immune-mediated disease – diagnosis and management of conditions where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues
🫁 Heart & respiratory conditions – assessment and management of complex heart and lung problems
🩺 Kidney, liver & hormonal disease – including chronic kidney disease, diabetes and thyroid conditions
🔬 Advanced diagnostics – including ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy and tissue biopsies, CT

Dr Luke is also a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists and is involved in training and examining future veterinary specialists.

📍 Specialist care in Belconnen
Dr Luke consults at Belconnen Vet Centre, 30 Totterdell Street, Belconnen, every Wednesday.
If your regular vet has recommended a specialist consultation, or your pet has a complicated medical condition that needs further investigation, talk to our team about whether Dr Luke could help.
📞 (02) 5134 6999
📧 [email protected]

16/09/2026

🐾 Case Share: Billie’s Leg Fracture 🩺

Billie came to us with a clean leg fracture. X-rays were taken before surgery to identify the location and type of fracture and help Dr Eamon plan the repair.

Dr Eamon then performed the fracture repair, with post-operative X-rays used to check the alignment and positioning after surgery.

We’re happy to say Billie is recovering well and is on her way back to being her happy self! 💕🐾

X-rays are an important part of fracture management, helping our team assess injuries, plan surgery, and monitor recovery.

For more inquiry please contact:
Belconnen Veterinary Centre
🏨Address: 30 Totterdell Street, Belconnen, Act, 2617
📞Tel: (02) 5134 6999
Gundaroo Veterinary Centre
🏨Address: 15, Faithfull Street, Gundaroo, NSW 2620
📞Tel: (02) 6236 8222

08/09/2026

Gundaroo Veterinary Centre will be closed on Thursday 10 September.

If your pet requires urgent veterinary care while we’re closed, please contact: Belconnen Vet Centre: (02) 5134 6999

We’ll be back to our normal hours on Friday 11 September and look forward to seeing you and your pets then.

Thank you for your understanding 🐶🐱

01/09/2026

🐾 Periwinkles’ Journey Back on Her Feet

When Periwinkles first presented to us, she was non-ambulatory and unable to walk.

Advanced imaging with CT revealed a left-sided disc collapse at T13–L1, allowing our team to better understand the problem and carefully plan her surgery.

To assist with precise surgical placement, our team designed and 3D-printed a custom spinal drill guide in-house.

Following surgery and dedicated post-operative care, Periwinkles made an incredible recovery — achieving a complete return of function❤️

Her journey is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when advanced diagnostics, innovative technology, surgical expertise and a dedicated veterinary team come together.

A huge thank you to Periwinkles’ family for trusting us with her care Your trust gave our team the opportunity to explore an advanced surgical solution and support Periwinkles on her journey back to doing what she loves — being on her feet. 🐾
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Belconnen Veterinary Centre
🏨Address: 30 Totterdell Street, Belconnen, Act, 2617
📞Tel: (02) 5134 6999
Gundaroo Veterinary Centre
🏨Address: 15, Faithfull Street, Gundaroo, NSW 2620
📞Tel: (02) 6236 8222

21/08/2026

💙 Voting open until Sunday 23rd August 💙
A huge thank you to everyone who has voted for us! 💙

Our team work incredibly hard every day to provide the very best care we can for our patients, and it’s so heartwarming to have that recognised and appreciated by the community.

Thank you for your support, from all of us here at Belconnen Vets. 🐾

It’s Top 5 time! 🐾

Gabi’s dog has inspected the leaderboard, and apparently the results are worth barking about.

There’s still time to show your favourite vet clinic some love and shake up the Top 5.

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20/07/2026

📢 Closure Notice

Our Gundaroo clinic will be closed on the following Thursdays while Dr Eamon and our Business Manager, Mel, take some well-deserved family time and a short holiday together.

📅 Closure date:
• Thursday 6 August

We hope you'll join us in wishing them a wonderful, well-earned break! 💙

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.