Concord Veterinary Hospital

07/10/2026

We have some AMAZING news!

Remember Beatrix from about a month ago? She is the little doggo who we committed to finding a new home for after her previous owners were just not able to care for her anymore due to ill-health.

Well, we didn’t want to share the news too early just in case, but we are incredibly happy (and grateful) to announce – she has a new (and very loving) new home!
*** Meet Mia (nee Beatrix) and her new brother Mason ***

A beautiful local family reached out a couple of weeks ago, and Mia has been with her new family for a little over 2 weeks now.

Mia ended up having a few little “behavioural idiosyncrasies” you could call them, and we are so incredibly lucky that her new owners are so committed to her that this did not deter. You know when things are just meant to be – that is exactly how Mia’s family explained it; they just knew! And so, with a lot of patience, time, training, and of course treats, we are hopefully almost through the difficult adjustment stage.

Ever heard the expression “Velcro dog”? Well, Mia has become one, to Mum; she goes everywhere Mum goes, sleeps at Mum’s feet, is always there! Of course, Mason has had a little adjustment time, but as you can see from the photos, they are very close to a proper spoon!

Thank you so much to Mia’s new family, we couldn’t be more grateful ❤🫶🐕🥰🐾🥰

06/10/2026

🐾 Kiwi’s Incredible Story 🥝💕

Meet beautiful little Kiwi, who recently came to us feeling very unwell. After examining her and performing an ultrasound, Dr Lucy discovered that Kiwi was suffering from a serious condition called an intestinal intussusception.

An intussusception occurs when one section of the intestine slides inside another — a little like a telescope collapsing in on itself. This can quickly become life-threatening, as the trapped section of intestine loses its blood supply!

Kiwi needed major abdominal surgery to save her life. ❤️‍🩹

During surgery, Dr Lucy found that part of Kiwi’s intestine had been badly affected and could not be saved. She carefully removed the damaged section and then stitched the two healthy ends of intestine back together.

We’re very happy to say that Kiwi’s surgery was a success! 🎉

Kiwi recovered beautifully under the care of Dr Lucy and our team and has since made a full recovery. She is now back home, thriving and enjoying life with her friend Pidgeon. 🐱🐱💕

We may never know exactly what caused Kiwi’s intussusception, but we do know that she was one very brave little kitten! 🥝🐾

Swipe through to see Kiwi looking happy and healthy again! 💕

02/10/2026

Check out Gorky!

This most handsomest of bois came in this morning as he had been vomiting every couple of days. Gorky is happy, well, eating, but he has been having some sneaky vomits through the night a couple of times per week for about a month.

We all know that cats vomit. After all, their head's and their stomach's are at the same level! As a general guide - if a cat is vomiting more than once a fortnight, it might be an idea to head to the vet for a check up.

Usually the fix is simple. Maybe they've been ingesting a little too much hair, maybe they are a bit blocked up, maybe a recent food change was missed.

In Gorky's case - he is known to be a little sensitive to certain allergens, and has had some rashes on his belly in the past. So in his case, it is likely a little flare up of an underlying dietary sensitivity. Because Gorky is 8 years old, we are running some blood work to check his overall health, and put him on some food that is gentle for his tummy in the meantime.

What is especially nice about Gorky is - he had some pretty major dentistry with us about 2 months ago, and his recovery was a little rough to put it lightly. Yet here he is, walking around like he owns the place. Just how we like it ❤🐾😻😽

30/09/2026

Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day!! So we have a few words to say about our amazing reception team – Steph, Jane, Karen and Sarah.

You are, quite literally, the face of Concord Veterinary Hospital. But you are more than that. You are the voice on the phone when someone is worried about their dog first thing in the morning, the face a client sees when they walk in with a sick pet, and the ones who remembers the cat's name before you've even finished saying hello.
Here's the thing — we've only had receptionists for about a year, and we genuinely don't know what we would do without them.

They're our eyes and ears. They spot the dog in the waiting room that's gone quiet, the client who's a bit teary and needs a minute, the message that needs to get to a vet now.

They juggle a ringing phone, a full waiting room and a vet (usually David) running twenty minutes behind, and somehow make it look easy.

They help our vets and nurses more than they could possibly know — much more than they think they do. Every appointment that runs smoothly, every client who leaves feeling looked after, starts and ends with our amazing reception team.

Steph, Jane, Karen, Sarah — we love you. Thank you for everything you do!🐾🐾🫶🫶

12/09/2026

Beatrix, Beatrix, Beatrix...

We haven't had one inquiry for this beautiful little soul (probably the way "verbous David" write the post!

Beatrix needs a new furrever home, and we would love it to be someone in the extended CVH family.

Can you help find her a home? Or are you her new home?

Name: Beatrix Potter
Breed: Maltese x Shih Tzu (although heavily Maltese)
Gender: Female, desexed
General health status: excellent, including recent blood work

Reason for surrender: Beatrix is the third consecutive dog that Dr David has looked after for the same client. The beautiful clients have reached an age and stage of life to make the incredibly difficult decision that Beatrix needs a new home.

She would suit a couple, perhaps a little older, best with no non-adult children. Her socialisation transformation with us in the last week has been amazing. She plays, she sits, she shakes.

She is a really beautiful little dog, very trainable, with that perfect amount of s***k.

Send all inquiries to [email protected]

Please share this post far and wide, we would appreciate it. Much love 🥰🐶

11/09/2026

We’ve never done this before, but we have tried a lot of new things in the last couple of years and oh my… you can feel it when you walk in the clinic.

From our incredible reception team, nurse admissions, the talent of our veterinarians, and possible the most important role in the entire of CVH – our amazing animal attendant.

This is a recruitment ad.

We’re looking for a **veterinary nurse**
..and there’s a decent chance you already know them.

Here’s a secret about hiring in this industry: the best people almost never arrive via a job advert. They arrive because someone said “hang on — my sister’s friend’s cousin’s partner is a vet nurse and they’re not really loving where they are.”

So this one is aimed at Team CVH (you!). You’ve sat in our waiting room. You’ve handed us your dogs and cats (and let’s face it, cash) and watched how we are with them. You know whether we’re worth recommending. If a name has already popped into your head, send them this post.

What we’re actually looking for:
Someone who gives a damn about animals, who turns up when they say they will, and have an awesome work ethic. That’s the top of the list and literally all it takes. It’s not a fluffy answer — it’s the truth!

Cert IV is lovely, but it’s really not essential. Some of the best nurses we’ve ever worked with never quite finished theirs. We would much rather teach a good and caring person how to place a catheter than try to crack granite with tissue paper whilst trying to “teach” empathy.

What they’d get

🐾 No rostered weekends

🐾 Four long days, then three days off in a row

🐾 We close at 5pm. In Sydney. Take that in for a moment.

🐾 Above award pay, reviewed regularly

🐾 Two (amazing) veterinary receptionists on the floor every day — so our nurses get to do nursing stuff, not phone call stuff

🐾 A caseload that goes from the routine to the genuinely unusual: our work with the Cat Protection Society of NSW, the FIP treatment we pioneered here in 2020, and a truly ridiculous number of kittens.

If you know someone - please send them out way. Here are the details:

Resume and an introduction letter to [email protected]

Please, pretty please, share this post far and wide, or tag someone below. It takes you about four seconds and it might quietly change someone’s whole year (and it is even almost Christmas!) 🧡

(Clients: no, this doesn’t mean anything is wrong. People move on, we’re sad, we’re hiring. Normal service continues)

We really appreciate it. Thank you.

08/09/2026

This morning we have been doing some reading about Beatrix Potter. What an incredible woman she was. Did you know, apart from writing Peter Rabbit of course, she also broke new ground for women at the time studying in the science field. She had a particular interest in mycology, which is the study of fungi like mushrooms, and even published papers on her theories!

Also, have you ever wondered why her Peter Rabbit and her other children’s stories always seem to be so small? This is completely intentional, from the author herself. She wanted her children’s books to be cheap so children could buy them with their own pocket money, and they were small so children could hold them with their own hands. What a remarkable and thoughtful woman.

But why are we talking about Beatrix Potter?

A year or two ago, some very long term clients of Dr David got to talking about the ongoing care of their dog, Beatrix, when they either pass away, or become too unwell to take care of her. At that point in time, Dr David agreed to take Beatrix on if and when needed, and find her a new home.

Beatrix brought her owners so much love and joy. You can just imagine when we are all elderly, the various and many health matters to deal with, and let’s face it – loneliness – how much of a bright light a little soul from a dog like Beatrix would bring.

Getting home from a medical appointment with bad news? There is Beatrix with her wagging tail.

Being of the age where your friends are passing away and you worry about your own mortality? There is Beatrix wanting her dinner, or to sit on your lap.

Someone knocking at the door but your hearing is not as good as it once was? There is Beatrix running back and forth to the door barking to alert you that someone is there.

You cannot put a price on the value of pets and the joy they bring all of our lives, but especially in cases like Beatrix.

Well, unfortunately the time has come for us to find Beatrix a new home. We committed to do so years ago and we intend to follow this through. Beatrix has been with us over the weekend, getting lots of love from the nurses, twice daily walks, food on tap! The pamper package.

Do you think you could give Beatrix a home?

Here are some important things for a potential new adopter:

Full name: Beatrix Potter
Age: 6 years
Breed: Maltese cross Shih Tze (very “maltesy”)
Gender: desexed female
Weight: 8kg
Health concerns:
Beatrix has had a full veterinary health check including a complete blood test on Friday – and she checks out perfectly. Her blood results were excellent.
She does have a history of allergic skin disease, for which she has had multiple visits to us to manage over the past 6 years. Her new owners would need to take this on when they adopt her.

The most important part is – what is Beatrix like?

Beatrix is delightful. She is happy. She is loving.
There is no but, *but*, Beatrix is a pretty independent woman. I think that is where the name came from!
Beatrix very much likes things on her terms. With nothing but respect given to the limitations in Beatrix’s first home and her initial puppy training, Beatrix certainly has moments where she doesn’t like things, and she will let you know about it. At the clinic, this is for things like – we will give her treats and pats at reception, she wonders into the consult room just fine, we examine her - all no problem.

It is important to know that much like her namesake – Beatrix is smart as a whip. So when she comes to our treatment area, we pick her up and put her on the table, she knows something is up. If she sees a gloved hand coming towards her, then she will communicate her displeasure with an attempted nip (we normally cut this off at the pass with a gentle towel distraction over her head). She simply wasn’t socialised perfectly in her first home, because it just wasn’t possible. Things were done as best as we all could, of course by her initial owners, but let’s face it, there was a little room for improvement.

Can you teach an old dog new tricks?
Well first, she is not old.
And second, yes absolutely. But it needs to be by the right person(s) in the right home.

For this reason, Beatrix’s new home really should be as follows:

- No children under the age of 16
- Previous experience with dog ownership is really important
- A single person, or couple with no children would be perfect
- She is used to the more elderly, so whilst being young absolutely does *not* preclude you, likewise don’t be afraid to reach out if you are a little wiser and greyer, she will feel right at home
- Understand she might need a little TLC in the manners department – so patience is our friend here
- We are unsure of her thoughts on cats; we would probably err on the side of not cats in the household
- Other dogs: we only have experience with dogs she has been near in and around the clinic: walking past Piper each day, and meeting dogs in the carpark on her walks has all been no issue; no guarantees here, but we think other dogs may be okay

Beatrix’s new owner would need to take her, with her *very few* warts and all. They must take responsibility for her wellbeing, understand the limitations of her puppy upbringing, know she may have some itchy skin from time to time, and seek veterinary care when required.

We will be “vetting” potential adopters – as we want a perfect match. There will be an adoption agreement to sign for the new adopters also.

We have a feeling there will be quite a few people wishing to inquire about Beatrix, maybe have some questions, or fall in love instantly – so for this reason if we could please keep all communication by email initially. Please send any and all inquires by email with the subject line containing “Beatrix” to [email protected]. We will respond as soon as we can, please allow up to 24 hours for reply.

This doesn’t have to be a sad story – quite the opposite. Beatrix brought so much joy and happiness to her initial humans home. She was THE BEST therapy and health care they received, without question.

Please reach out if you think Beatrix might be a good fit for you, or feel free to share this post to help us find her new home

🥰😍🐾🐕🐶

07/07/2026

06/07/2026

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⚠️ H5 BIRD FLU CONFIRMED IN NSW
- (MID-COAST LGA)

- Posted: 3:38pm, Monday 6 July

The first case of H5 bird flu in NSW has been confirmed in a giant petrel, a migratory seabird, found near Hawks Nest on the Mid-Coast.

The NSW Government has now activated its H5 Bird Flu Response Plan and increased monitoring has begun. Bird flu has not been detected in local wildlife, commercial poultry flocks or other birds in NSW.

Do your part for our wildlife. If you see sick or dead wild birds, please;

AVOID contact - do not touch

RECORD by taking photos or video and note the location

REPORT immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) Hotline on 1800 675 888.

For more information, visit https://shorturl.at/26KU8