Gwelup Veterinary Hospital

03/09/2026

🐾 Please join us in welcoming Dr Ash to the Gwelup Veterinary Hospital team!

We're excited to have Dr Ash on board and know many of our patients and clients will soon get to know and love her calm, caring approach.

And before anyone asks... no, this dog is not AI-generated! 😆

This is Odie, who came in for his castration and quickly won everyone over. We couldn't resist giving him plenty of cuddles and snapping a few photos while he was here.

Welcome to the team, Dr Ash! We're so happy to have you with us. 💙🐶

02/09/2026

Veterinary Nurse – Gwelup Veterinary Hospital

We’re looking for a veterinary nurse to join our team at Gwelup Veterinary Hospital.

This is a hands-on nursing role offering 30+ regular hours per week. You’ll rotate through surgery, hospital and consultations, with opportunities to perform blood draws, place IV catheters, monitor anaesthetics, take X-rays, assist our vets in consultations, educate clients and care for patients throughout their visit.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is registered with the Veterinary Practice Board of WA
• Can work rostered shifts between 8 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday
• Is willing to assist with occasional sick-leave coverage
• Enjoys being involved in all aspects of general practice, including cleaning and maintaining the hospital
• Communicates well and contributes positively to a small team

Experience is preferred, but we will also consider a capable new graduate. Experience with EzyVet would be advantageous.

The position will initially be casual, with the intention of progressing to permanent employment once we’re confident the role is the right fit for everyone.

We are an independently owned small-animal hospital. We are closed on weekends and public holidays, so there are no weekend, overnight or on-call shifts.

To apply, please send your résumé and a brief introduction to [email protected], addressed to Rebecca.

Please share this post if you know a veterinary nurse who may be looking for their next role.

27/08/2026

🎓🐾 Puppy Preschool Graduates! 🐾🎓

A big congratulations to our gorgeous graduates Moo, Yuki, Chilli and Keksi! 🥳🐶

These clever pups have officially completed Puppy Preschool, learning lots of important skills, building confidence and, of course, having plenty of fun along the way!

We’ve loved watching their little personalities shine each week. 💕

Well done Moo, Yuki, Chilli and Keksi — and congratulations to their humans for all the practice and hard work at home too! 👏🐾

Please join us in congratulating our newest Puppy Preschool graduates! 🎓🐶❤️

12/08/2026

🐾 **Meet brave little Maple 💕**

At just 6 months old, Maple was diagnosed with a papillary squamous cell carcinoma, a rare type of tumour affecting her mouth.

Maple underwent surgery to remove the tumour, which involved removing her upper front teeth, including a retained tooth near her sinus, as well as the affected section of bone at the front of her upper jaw.

Following her surgery, Maple spent a week with us in hospital while she recovered. She handled everything incredibly well and, despite all she had been through, remained her happy, affectionate little self — always ready for cuddles from the team. ❤️

For such a young pup, Maple has been through a lot and has been an absolute little superstar throughout her treatment.

We think this brave little girl deserves lots of love. 🐶💕🐾

29/07/2026

🎓🐾 Puppy Preschool Graduation! 🐾🎓

Well done to Waverly, Coco, Rudy and Honey for graduating Puppy Preschool! 🎉 It's been so much fun watching these pups learn, grow in confidence and make new friends.

👀 Can you spot the familiar face from one of our recent posts? Let us know who you think it is in the comments! 😉

Congratulations to all our clever pups and their families! ❤️

24/07/2026

🐾 Coco's H***y Nut Adventure! 🐾

Coco, a Labrador x Retriever puppy, was brought in after she started vomiting. As she's well known for eating absolutely everything, her owners were worried she may have swallowed something she shouldn't.

After examining Coco, we took X-rays, which suggested there may be an obstruction. Dr Darron recommended exploratory surgery to find out exactly what was going on.

The cause turned out to be a eucalyptus h***y nut lodged in her cecum (part of the large intestine), causing inflammation and a blockage. The h***y nut was removed successfully, and Coco is now recovering well.

Puppies, especially Labradors, love to chew and swallow all sorts of things. Gum nuts, sticks, toys, socks and rocks are just a few of the foreign bodies we see. If your dog starts vomiting, stops eating, or you think they've swallowed something they shouldn't, it's important to have them checked as soon as possible.

We're very happy with how Coco is doing and seeing her back to her cheeky puppy self. ❤️

07/07/2026

🎉 Happy 15th Birthday, Mela! 🎂👑💖

How adorable is this beautiful birthday girl?! 🥹

Mela's wonderful mum shared this gorgeous photo with us to celebrate her 15th birthday, and we couldn't resist sharing it! From the sparkly tiara to the delicious-looking cake, she's celebrating in true princess style. 👑🐾

Reaching 15 is such a special milestone, and we're so honoured to be part of Mela's journey. Here's to many more cuddles, treats, tail wags, and happy memories.

Please join all of us at Gwelup Vet in wishing Mela a very Happy Birthday! 🎈🎁💕

Drop your birthday wishes for this sweet girl in the comments below! 🩷🐶

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22/06/2026

🦆🐦 IMPORTANT NOTICE – WILDLIFE BIRDS 🐦🦆

Due to the current risk of Avian Influenza (H5N1), we are unfortunately unable to admit, hospitalise, or treat wild birds at this time.

This decision has been made to help protect our patients, staff, and the wider community, and follows current biosecurity recommendations.

⚠️ If you find a sick, injured, or deceased wild bird, please avoid handling it and contact the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on **1800 675 888** for advice and further instructions.

We understand this may be disappointing, as helping wildlife is something we care deeply about. However, these temporary precautions are important to minimise the risk of disease transmission.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we do our part to help protect our pets, wildlife, and community. 💙

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

🦷✨ Cookie's Dental Day! ✨🦷

Cookie visited us yesterday for a dental scale and polish, and here she is enjoying some cuddles with Dr Sara during her stay. 🥰🐶

A common concern we hear from owners is about the general anaesthetic required for a dental procedure. While every anaesthetic carries some level of risk, modern veterinary anaesthesia is very safe, and patients are closely monitored throughout their procedure by our experienced team. ❤️

In many cases, the risks associated with untreated dental disease are actually much greater. Dental infections can be painful and can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream, potentially affecting important organs such as the heart, kidneys, and liver. 🦷➡️❤️🩺

Regular dental scale and polishes help remove plaque and tartar before they progress to severe dental disease, often reducing the need for tooth extractions and helping pets live happier, healthier lives. ✨

Cookie was a wonderful patient and received plenty of cuddles from the team during her visit. Isn't she adorable? 😍🐾