Daisy Hill Vet Clinic

02/09/2026

If you’ve been into the clinic recently, chances are you may have already met Leith, who joined our nursing team back in July.

Originally from New Zealand, Leith came to Daisy Hill Vet after working in busy companion animal practices across the Tasman. She originally started a Bachelor of Nursing before deciding that veterinary nursing was where she really wanted to be.

Leith particularly enjoys anaesthesia, caring for hospital patients and nurse consultations. She has a lovely calm nature and has fitted into our team incredibly well!

Outside of work, Leith has been making the most of her move and exploring South East Queensland. She’s settling into Australian life nicely, although she’s still keeping a respectful eye out for our snakes and spiders! 🐍🕷️

31/08/2026

Persephone and the mystery foreign body 😺

One year old Persephone was brought in after suddenly becoming very unwell. She had been vomiting, was extremely lethargic and had already spent the night at AES on intravenous fluids.

Persephone is known for stealing pieces of wool, so a foreign body was high on the list of possibilities, although she’d never actually been seen eating anything.

X-rays showed a lot of gas and fluid in her stomach, so we followed up with an ultrasound. This revealed a foreign body lodged partway along her small intestine.

Using the ultrasound findings to guide her, Dr Kath took Persephone to surgery and successfully removed the culprit… a chewed-up piece of foam, most likely from a toy!

We’ve seen Persephone for a couple of check-ups since and we’re very happy to report she’s back to her usual self. Hopefully with a little less interest in eating things she shouldn’t!

25/08/2026

🦷 A clean bill of dental health for Gus!

Seven year old Gus recently came in to see Dr Julian for a Grade 1 dental after some early dental changes were noticed at his last vaccination.

While he was under anaesthetic, we took dental X-rays to check below the gumline. Just like our own teeth, sometimes you can’t tell what’s going on underneath just by looking.

Thankfully, Gus’s X-rays looked great! After a scale and polish, he went home with lovely clean teeth and no hidden surprises. 🐶❤️

August & September are Dental Months at Daisy Hill Vet, with free dental checks, discounted dental X-rays and $20 off prescription dental food.

21/08/2026

These gorgeous Stumpy Tail Australian Cattle Dog puppies came in to see Dr James for their first vaccinations, worming, microchipping and health checks.

Their mum is a working cattle dog on a farm near Maryvale, and her family have been bringing their dogs to us for many years, so it was lovely to meet the newest generation.

Nurse Rhiannon was on hand with plenty of cuddles and reassurance to make their first vet visit a positive one.

There were lots of licks, plenty of wriggling and one little puppy even started nodding off halfway through his health check! 😴

14/08/2026

For the past two weeks, we’ve had Duncan, a 5th year veterinary student from UQ, joining us at Daisy Hill Vet as part of his university studies.

Veterinary medicine certainly runs in the family. When Duncan graduates at the end of the year, he’ll become the third generation to follow that path!

He’s managed to fit a lot into his time with us, including orthopaedic surgery, specialist ultrasounds, laparoscopic speys, emergencies, house calls and plenty of puppy and kitten visits.

Duncan has been great to have around. He’s calm, personable and genuinely curious, and has made the most of the opportunity to learn from our different vets and get involved wherever he can.

For now, he has his sights set on becoming a large animal vet and particularly enjoyed talking with Dr Julian about his years working as an equine vet. We’re confident Duncan will do well wherever veterinary medicine takes him. 🐶🐱🐮

09/08/2026

06/08/2026

Meet Maggie May… one of Kimberley Park’s favourite four legged volunteers.

Six year old Maggie May recently came in to see Dr Katie for her check-up, but three days a week you’ll find her at Kimberley Park State School as part of the Story Dogs program.

Maggie May spends her days listening to children from Prep to Year 6 read, helping them feel more relaxed and confident. She also has a special job welcoming nervous Prep students as they settle into the school day.

Armed with her extra long lead, Maggie May wanders around the classroom saying hello to everyone. She’s become a familiar face around the school, with plenty of children looking forward to seeing her each week.

If you’ve ever met Maggie May, you’ll know she loves people. She’s calm, gentle and happiest when she’s surrounded by them. We think she’s a pretty special little dog.

27/07/2026

More than 80 bladder stones!

Ten year old Tommy recently came in for one of our Senior Health Checks. Routine blood and urine testing suggested he had bladder stones, which were confirmed on X-rays. As Tommy had undergone bladder stone surgery several years earlier, this was an important early discovery.

During surgery, Dr Julian, assisted by Dr James, removed more than 80 bladder stones of varying sizes.

Before finishing, a laparoscopic camera was used to examine the inside of Tommy’s bladder. This revealed tiny sand like stones that weren’t visible on the X-rays, allowing the bladder to be flushed repeatedly until they had also been removed.

Bladder stones can cause discomfort, blood in the urine and, in some cases, life-threatening urinary blockages. Tommy’s story is a great reminder of the value of regular senior health checks, which can detect problems before they become emergencies.

The stones have now been sent away for analysis to help guide Tommy’s ongoing treatment and reduce the risk of them returning.

We’re delighted to say Tommy is recovering beautifully and is back to enjoying life.

23/07/2026

🏃‍♂️105 kilometres. One day. One very muddy pair of shoes!

Last weekend, Dr James took on The Guzzler Ultra, tackling an incredible 105 km trail run through Brisbane’s bushland.

After almost 24 hours on their feet, navigating muddy trails, countless river crossings and more than a few tough climbs, they crossed the finish line in the early hours of the morning. An incredible achievement!

What makes it even more impressive is that James managed to fit the training around busy days at the clinic and family life with two young sons. Many of his training runs started well before sunrise so he could be home before the boys woke up.

Congratulations, James! Knowing you, we’re pretty sure you’re already planning your next trail run… although we hope those shoes have finally earned a well deserved retirement!

22/07/2026

📚 A Sunday well spent!

While many people were enjoying a quieter Sunday, Dr Kath, Dr Julian and Dr Erin were attending the Queensland Veterinary Specialists (QVS) Conference, learning from some of Queensland’s leading veterinary specialists.

The day covered a wide range of topics, including neurology and neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, internal medicine and the latest advances in laparoscopic surgery.

One of the things we value most at Daisy Hill Vet is that learning never stops. Veterinary medicine is constantly evolving, and our vets genuinely enjoy staying up to date so they can bring new knowledge and ideas back to the clinic.

It was also a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues from across South East Queensland and share ideas. The veterinary profession is incredibly collaborative, and days like these help ensure we’re continuing to provide the very best care for our patients.