Sanford Veterinary Clinic

13/10/2026

Thanks for spreading the word, Michelle and thank you for all that you do. We are so very lucky in Geraldton and surrounding areas, to have you.
To help with the pressure, we do need more trained carers. Our team do all they can but more help around geraldton would be amazing for our wildlife!

09/10/2026

🐾💚 Happy Vet Nurse Day! 💚🐾

Today we’re celebrating our incredible vet nurses who give so much of themselves to our patients, clients and each other. 🥹 From the cuddles and comfort to the long days, messy jobs and emotional moments, you show up every day with so much heart.

We’re so lucky to have such a caring, dedicated team, and we appreciate everything you do more than you know! 🐶🐱💕

Thank you for being the amazing humans you are! 🩺

08/10/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM — NURSE MAKALA!

Say hello to our bubbly and friendly Nurse Makala! 🩷

Makala joined the Sanford Veterinary Clinic team in 2023 and has now been a qualified Veterinary Nurse for 4 years! She completed her Veterinary Nursing studies in Perth before making the move back home to Geraldton to continue doing what she loves. 🐾

One of Makala’s favourite things about working at Sanford is the amazing team she gets to work alongside, the variety of wildlife that comes through our doors 🦘🦜, and of course… all the puppy cuddles! 🐶🥰

With her bubbly personality and friendly nature, Makala brings plenty of smiles and laughs to the clinic. ✨💕

We’re very lucky to have you as part of the Sanford team, Makala! 🐾🩺❤️

07/10/2026

📰 Got any old newspapers? 📰

If you have any newspapers at home that you no longer need, we’d love to take them off your hands! 🐾💗

They’re always handy around the clinic, so feel free to drop them in to us. 😊

Thank you! 🐶🐱

05/10/2026

🐾 A little reminder from Prim! 🐾

Please remember to put your fur baby’s medication requests through at least 24–48 hours in advance — and even earlier where possible! 🐶🐱💗

Our vets work hard to review requests as quickly as possible, but with busy appointment schedules and unexpected emergencies, medications may not always be ready straight away. 🩺

We know it’s stressful when your pet is running low, so please plan ahead and give our team as much notice as possible. ☺️

📞 For prescription requests or medication questions, call 9921 1797 or pop into the clinic.

Thank you for helping us keep your fur babies happy, healthy and medicated! 🐾💗

22/09/2026

🐾MEET THE TEAM — SHANA! 🐾

Say hello to our lovely Vet Nurse & Receptionist, Shana!✨

Shana graduated as a Veterinary Nurse in 2019 and joined the Sanford Vet family in 2020. 🩺🐾

One of Shana’s favourite parts of working in veterinary medicine is being able to advocate for our patients and be their voice when they can’t speak for themselves ❤️

Shana loves caring for all creatures great and small, but wildlife holds an extra special place in her heart. 🦘🦜

At home, Shana has quite the furry & feathered family:
🐱 Chia, Manu & Tarni — her three cats
🐶 Sophie — her Chihuahua X
🦜 Mambo — her Eclectus parrot

We’re so lucky to have Shana’s friendly face both behind the reception desk and caring for our patients out the back! 💕🐾

16/09/2026

🐾 BRACHYCEPHALIC BREEDS & ANAESTHESIA

Have you ever wondered why your squishy-faced pooch may need a little extra care when undergoing an anaesthetic?❤️

“Brachy” = short nose
Brachycephalic breeds include French & English Bulldogs, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Boxers and other short-nosed breeds.

Why do they need extra care?
Due to the structure of their airways, brachycephalic dogs can be more prone to breathing difficulties. These issues can become more noticeable during stress, hot weather and anaesthesia, which is why we take some additional precautions when they visit us for a procedure.

🩺 Before their procedure
We recommend a pre-visit consultation with one of our vets so we can assess your pet and create the safest treatment plan for their individual needs. Your vet may also prescribe medication to give before their visit to help reduce anxiety and keep stress levels to a minimum. 💊

💨 Extra oxygen support
Brachycephalic patients are pre-oxygenated before their anaesthetic, helping maximise their oxygen levels before they are anaesthetised. Oxygen support may also continue during their recovery if required.

👀 Extra monitoring
Our team closely monitors their breathing, temperature and gastrointestinal system throughout their procedure and recovery. Brachycephalic dogs can have more difficulty regulating their temperature and may also have an increased risk of regurgitation or vomiting around anaesthesia.

⏰ A little more recovery time
We tend to allow our brachycephalic patients a longer, closely supervised recovery period. This gives us plenty of time to make sure they are breathing comfortably, recovering well and returning to their normal selves before heading home. 🐾

We see plenty of gorgeous squishy-faced pooches here at the clinic, and we absolutely love having them visit! 🥰 Our team is trained in caring for brachycephalic patients and is dedicated to keeping your fur babies as safe, comfortable, happy and healthy as possible. ❤️

Have questions about your brachycephalic pet or an upcoming procedure?
📞 Give our friendly team a call on 9921 1797 or pop into the clinic for a chat!

09/09/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM — NURSE CHARLI! 🐾

Say hello to our lovely Vet Nurse Charli! 💕 If you’ve visited the clinic, you may already know Charli as one of the friendly faces who is always making us laugh!

Charli has been part of the Sanford Vet Clinic team for 3 years and has been a qualified Veterinary Nurse for 2 years. 🩺🐾

One of Charli’s favourite things about working at Sanford is the amazing team we’re lucky to have, along with the huge variety of species and cases that come through our doors. 🐶🐱🐰🦜 There’s certainly never a dull day!

We’re very lucky to have Charli as part of our team and love the fun and laughter she brings to the clinic! ❤️

09/09/2026

If you’ve adopted a dog through Geraldton Dog Rescue you know how much love, time and dedication goes into these doggos.
Thanks for all that you do GDR ❤️

How much are your dogs??? We get asked if we have “free” dogs and pups. Just like we don’t sell dogs, we don’t give dogs away either.

We “rescue & rehome” dogs. The fee you pay is called an “adoption fee” which usually covers: sterilisation or voucher, 1st C3 vaccination, Microchip, Vet check, Bath, Flea & Worm treatment. We don’t charge for the time & energy our “volunteers” give to rescue and rehome dogs from the City of Greater Geraldton pound.

Our adoption fee is $500. Our fee is already subsidised and no further discounts are given.

Geraldton Dog Rescue is generously supported by Sanford Veterinary Clinic who subsidise the costs of their vets & nurses attending to our rescue dogs. Thank you Sanford Vet Clinic. We appreciate the discounts, the expertise and support that you extend to our organisation.

When you’re considering adopting a dog or pup, you should also factor in feeding, grooming, ongoing veterinary costs and even boarding kennels if/when you take holidays. Some dog owners have insurance cover for their pets and others have a “Pet’s Savings Account”, so when unexpected expenses pop up they’ve been taken care of.

Thank you always for your support. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

02/09/2026

🐾 MEET THE TEAM — KRYSTAL! 🩺

Say hello to one of our lovely Vet Nurses, Krystal!

Krystal has been a qualified Veterinary Nurse since 2019, but her journey in the veterinary industry began back in 2013, working across multiple veterinary clinics and gaining plenty of experience along the way! 🐶🐱

One of Krystal’s favourite things about working with us is the amazing variety of species we get to see. She especially loves when our pocket pets and exotic patients come through the doors! 🐰🦜🦎

When she’s not caring for patients at the clinic, Krystal has two gorgeous cats of her own — Pandora & Toulouse 🐱🐱

We’re very lucky to have Krystal as part of our team! 💕🐾