Holden Hill Vet Clinic

03/09/2026

🐾 EARLY CLOSURE TODAY 🐾

Just a quick notice to let everyone know that Holden Hill Veterinary Clinic will be closing at 5:00pm today.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. 💙🐾

The Holden Hill Veterinary Clinic Team

02/09/2026

🐾 FOUND DECEASED CAT 🐾

Hi everyone,

Sadly, a deceased cat has been found out the front of Holden Hill Veterinary Clinic.

The cat is black, is not microchipped, and has no visible desexing tattoo in the ears.

We will hold the cat in our care for 72 hours in the hope that we can locate their owner and give them the opportunity to say goodbye. After this time, if an owner has not been located, we will unfortunately need to proceed with cremation. 🤍🐾

If you believe this may be your cat, or you have any information that may help us identify their family, please contact Holden Hill Veterinary Clinic directly by calling the clinic during our opening hours.

Please do not rely on Facebook comments or messages, as these may not be seen immediately.

Please share this post to help us reach their family. 🤍

31/08/2026

Our sponsorship of Para Equestrian South Australia has come to an end. We are happy we could contribute to the sport and wish all our SA para riders great success in the future.

A heartfelt thank you to Holden Hill Vet Clinic
The Para Equestrian Discipline Committee would like to sincerely thank Holden Hill Vet Clinic for their generous sponsorship during the 2025/2026 financial year.
Their support has contributed to important initiatives for our Para Equestrian community, including the Judges and Stewards Clinic last year, athlete and officials' awards, and the recent Virginia Creed Clinic.
This sponsorship has helped support education, recognition, and development opportunities within Para Equestrian, and we are incredibly grateful for Holden Hill Vet Clinic’s commitment to our discipline and community.
Thank you, Holden Hill Vet Clinic, for your valued support. 💙🐴
Para Equestrian Discipline Committee.

15/07/2026

🦜 FOUND BUDGIE – BROADVIEW, SA 🦜

This little budgie has been found in Broadview, SA and is currently safe in our care at Holden Hill Veterinary Clinic.

The budgie is wearing a leg band (identification tag), so we’re hoping to reunite them with their owner as soon as possible.

If you believe this is your bird, please contact the clinic on (08) 8261 9948. To help us ensure they’re returned to the correct owner, we’ll ask you to describe the budgie and provide the leg band details where possible.

Please share this post to help us find their family! 💙

30/06/2026

🚨 BIRD FLU (Avian Influenza) ALERT 🚨

With the recent outbreak of Bird Flu (Avian Influenza), we kindly ask that you do not bring any bird, wild or pet to the clinic without contacting us first.
If you’ve found a sick, injured or deceased pet bird, or your pet bird is showing signs of illness, please call our team on (08) 8261 9948 before attending the clinic. We’ll provide advice on the safest next steps for both you and your bird.

Signs of Bird Flu may include:�🐦 Lethargy or weakness�🐦 Difficulty breathing or discharge from the eyes or nose�🐦 Loss of appetite�🐦 Difficulty standing, walking or flying�🐦 Sudden death

If you find a sick or deceased wild bird, please do not handle or transport it. Due to the ongoing risk of H5N1 Avian Influenza, these birds should be reported to the appropriate authorities.
📞 Emergency Animal Disease Hotline (24/7)�1800 675 888

Calling ahead helps minimise the risk of disease spread and protects our staff, clients, patients, local wildlife and the wider community.

📞 Please call us on (08) 8261 9948 before bringing any bird to the clinic.
Thank you for helping us keep our community, pets and wildlife safe. 💚

28/06/2026

Be kind to your vet. As our clients know, our vets are very invested in your pets. They hurt too when you have to say goodbye. As Dr Kristian has been at the clinic so long he is often the one helping you say goodbye to your elderly pet who he met at their first vaccination. This can take a toll. We understand that losing a pet is hard, that sometimes there are no answers and money can be a factor but this is no excuse to be nasty. Please respect our vets and nurses even when it’s hard because they feel it too 💕

17/06/2026

This month, in honour of mental health awareness, two of our vet nurses here at Holden Hill Vet Clinic are taking part in the annual push up challenge. This challenge is an international fundraiser that works towards raising funds for mental health care and awareness. The challenge in Australia pushes participants to complete 3,307 push ups over 23 days, a total that directly corresponds to the 3,307 lives lost to su***de in Australia each year (last statistic from 2024 and not exclusive to the vet industry).

The veterinary industry in Australia (vets, nurses and techs) experience disproportionately high rates of burnout, anxiety, and depression in comparison to the rest of the country.
Research shows that two in three vet nurses/techs experience signs of burnout, and nearly half lack workplace support, with vets being four times more likely to die by su***de than the general Australian population. Up to 70% of veterinary staff experience chronic job burnout, and in 65% of staff, compassion fatigue was reported as their primary well-being challenge. These statistics combined directly lead to many incredible staff leaving the industry every year.
While Holden Hill Vet Clinic strives to support all of the staff as much as they can, there are many holes throughout the industry that fall short in their care of veterinary staff.

If you wish to help Nurse Lachlan and Nurse Rhys with their fundraising goals please feel free to donate any amount you can to the links below under their names.

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/rhyshill/the-push-up-challenge

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/lachlanedwards/the-push-up-challenge

Help raise funds for much-needed mental health services and initiatives by donating to my page. I’m completing The Push-Up Challenge to support this great cause and would love your help to reach my fundraising target.

11/06/2026

🐾 FOUND DOG 🐾

We have had a young female Boxer brought into the clinic. She is approximately 6 months old, brown in colour with white markings on her face.

Unfortunately, she is not microchipped, and we have been unable to locate her owner.

If you believe this may be your dog, or know who she belongs to, please contact the clinic with proof of ownership.

Please share to help reunite this sweet girl with her family. ❤️

21/05/2026

Blue would like to formally complain about today’s castration appointment 😅💙
He’s recovering well though and enjoying the extra attention at home.

If your furry friend is due for desexing, give us a call to book them in.
📞 08 8261 9948

27/04/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the clinic will be temporarily closed for today. We’re so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your kindness, patience, and understanding during this time. Our nurses will still be available to take calls and assist with rescheduling appointments throughout the day. We’ll keep everyone updated and look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Thank you so much for your continued support. 💛