Charters Towers Veterinary Service

Charters Towers Veterinary Service Providing veterinary care to all animals. To schedule an appointment contact our team on
07 4754 7400 or use our online booking portal.

https://app.cw.vet/hosted/au/tablelandvet The team at Charters Towers Veterinary Surgery are dedicated to care for your animals no matter how small or large they are. We have a busy small animal practice in the main street of Charters Towers and can travel to remote properties by car or aeroplane. Give us a call, night or day to discuss your needs with us; we are here to help.

Cats need parasite protection too, even indoor ones. Fleas hitch rides inside, and along Australia's east coast, deadly ...
03/09/2026

Cats need parasite protection too, even indoor ones. Fleas hitch rides inside, and along Australia's east coast, deadly paralysis ticks are most active in spring. 🐱

Use a cat-specific product year-round, and never use dog flea treatments on cats, as some contain permethrin, which is highly toxic to them. ⚠️

Cats who roam in tick areas benefit from daily tick checks around the head and neck. Ask us which product best suits your cat's lifestyle. 🛡️

02/09/2026

For 50 years, our clinics have cared for the animals and communities of North Queensland — and after five decades, we're bringing that whole family together under one name: Rise Vets.

Nothing about your care is changing — same faces, same clinic, same phone number. Just a new name on the door, and an even stronger team behind it.

Expect to see our new Rise Vets logo, colours, signage and branding across all of our clinics soon!

Thanks for trusting us with the animals who mean the world to you.

Here's to the next 50 years.

Spring means grass seeds, and these arrow-shaped seeds are experts at burrowing into paws, ears, eyes, and skin, sometim...
01/09/2026

Spring means grass seeds, and these arrow-shaped seeds are experts at burrowing into paws, ears, eyes, and skin, sometimes travelling deep into the body. 🌾

To reduce the risk, avoid long dry grass on walks, keep your lawn mown, and clip the fur around your dog's paws and ears. Check your pet thoroughly after outdoor adventures, especially between the toes. 🐾

Sudden head shaking, paw licking, or a weeping lump warrants a prompt vet visit. ⚠️

HENDRA HEROES PROMOTION is back!We’ve have once again teamed up with Zoetis for the Hendra Heroes Promotion, kicking of...
29/08/2026

HENDRA HEROES PROMOTION is back!

We’ve have once again teamed up with Zoetis for the Hendra Heroes Promotion, kicking off this coming Monday 31st August!

If your horse is starting their Hendra vaccination course OR needs to restart their Hendra vaccination course, there’s never been a better time to get protected. Get the 2nd Hendra booster FREE!

That means you can get your horse’s protection underway while saving on the cost of their second vaccination.

📅 Promotion starts Monday 31st August through to 12th October 2026

Don’t leave your horse’s protection to chance — be a Hendra Hero!

*T&Cs apply. Promotion eligibility applies to horses commencing or restarting their Hendra vaccination course. Travel costs will apply.*

📞 Give our clinic a call on 07 4754 7400 to find out more or book your horse’s Hendra vaccination.

Could you help your horse in an emergency?When every minute counts, knowing what to do before the vet arrives can make a...
28/08/2026

Could you help your horse in an emergency?

When every minute counts, knowing what to do before the vet arrives can make all the difference.

Join Dr Laura Conway for a FREE Equine First Aid Presentation & Practical Session designed for horse owners of all experience levels.

📅 Saturday 12th September, 2026
🕧 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
📍l Charters Towers Veterinary Service Clinic
167-169 Gill Street, Charters Towers

During the afternoon you'll learn:
✅ How to perform a basic physical examination
✅ First aid essentials and bandaging techniques
✅ What to include in your equine first aid kit
✅ How to recognise and respond to common emergencies, including colic, eye injuries and accidents
✅ Hands-on practical skills, including hoof bandaging, anatomy and body condition scoring

🎟️ This event is FREE

📞 To secure your spot, call (07) 4754 7400 or email [email protected] with your expression of interest.

Whether you own one horse or a whole paddock full, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and gain practical skills that could one day save a life.

Stay tuned! An exciting change is in the air....
28/08/2026

Stay tuned!
An exciting change is in the air....

Weird symptom spotlight: nystagmus 👀Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic flicking eye motion which can occur in pets wi...
27/08/2026

Weird symptom spotlight: nystagmus 👀

Nystagmus is an involuntary, rhythmic flicking eye motion which can occur in pets with issues affecting their internal balance systems. 🧠

Common acquired causes include:

• Middle or inner ear infections
• Idiopathic vestibular disease: a condition that can occur suddenly in senior pets
• Brain conditions such as strokes, infections, inflammation or masses
• Head trauma

However, breeds such as Siamese and Himalayan cats can be born with long-term pendular nystagmus, a benign condition which doesn’t generally affect their vision or general health.

If your pet ever shows any sudden eye changes, it’s always safest to have our vets promptly take a look! ⚠️

“Can’t I just leave my pet’s diseased teeth to fall out on their own?”We recommend against this for the following reason...
25/08/2026

“Can’t I just leave my pet’s diseased teeth to fall out on their own?”

We recommend against this for the following reasons:

⚠️ Pain – periodontal disease can be very painful, and it can take months to years before an affected tooth becomes loose enough to fall out

⚠️ Infection – periodontal disease involves infection, which can affect the health of your pet’s other vital organs and can also lead to painful tooth root abscesses necessitating emergency treatment

⚠️ The Yuck Factor – having a pet with super stinky breath is unpleasant for human family members, and can pose a significant health risk for immunocompromised owners too

For an assessment of your pet’s dental health, book a consultation with one of our vigilant vets.

Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t worry about your pet if they require dental extractions:🦷 We use various forms ...
20/08/2026

Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t worry about your pet if they require dental extractions:

🦷 We use various forms of pain relief prior to, during, and after the dental procedure to ensure minimal discomfort is felt by your pet

🦷 We only remove teeth if we think they are too diseased to save – so in general, pets will actually be more comfortable when these problematic teeth are out!

🦷 Your pet will still be able to eat a standard canine or feline diet, even with multiple teeth removed

For more reassurance about pet dental procedures, consult our kind and compassionate team.

While minimally processed foods can certainly have health benefits, raw chicken is one unprocessed food that can hold mo...
18/08/2026

While minimally processed foods can certainly have health benefits, raw chicken is one unprocessed food that can hold more risks than advantages.

Unfortunately, raw chicken:

⚠️ Is frequently contaminated with harmful bacteria such as Salmonella or Campylobacter, which can pose health risks to both pets and people (particularly those who are pregnant or immunocompromised)

⚠️ Is a significant risk factor for a rapid-onset paralysis condition in dogs known as Acute Polyradiculoneuritis or Coonhound paralysis (which can look similar to tick paralysis)

For more pet nutritional safety advice, consult our knowledgeable vets. 🩺

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167-169 Gill Street
Charters Towers, QLD
4820

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07 47547400

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