Meadows Veterinary Centre - Adelaide Hills Equine, Pet & Animal Care

20/10/2026

🐾 It’s not a weekend on call without a caesarean! 🐶💙

Another busy weekend for the Meadows Vet team, welcoming three tiny new arrivals into the world! 🥹🐾

Here’s Chelsea cuddling gorgeous Sophie and her three precious little pups after their caesarean section. Mum and babies are getting plenty of love, care and attention. 💕

We might not always know what our weekends have in store, but we’ll always be here when our patients need us! 🩺✨

A big shout-out to our amazing team for being there for the big moments, the little moments and everything in between. 💙

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08/10/2026

💚 HAPPY VETERINARY NURSE DAY! 💚

Today we celebrate the incredible nurses who are the heart and backbone of Meadows Veterinary Centre. 🐾
Your hard work, dedication, compassion and kindness never go unnoticed.

From the early mornings to the late nights, the emergencies, the surgeries, the cuddles, the cleaning, the worrying, the laughing, the shoulder to lean on and everything in between — you are there for our patients, our clients and for each other.

You somehow keep the wheels turning, the patients comfortable, the practice running and… most importantly, the veterinarians in line! 😂🙌

The truth is, we are nothing without you. You are so much more than the people behind the scenes — you ARE our business. ❤️

Thank you for everything you do, every single day. We are incredibly lucky to have the most amazing nursing team, and we hope you know just how valued, appreciated and loved you are.

Happy Veterinary Nurse Day to our Superwomen! 🐾💚

24/09/2026

🐾 NEW SATURDAY OPENING HOURS! 🐾

From October 3rd 2026

We’re excited to let our Meadows Vet family know that we’re now open Saturdays from 8am–4pm! 💚

This means more flexibility for appointments, check-ups and caring for your beloved pets, livestock and production animals. 🐶🐱🐴🐮🐑🐔

A 15% surcharge applies between 1pm–4pm, with our normal after-hours service still available outside these times.

📞 8388 3455 to book an appointment or if you need veterinary assistance.

We’re here for creatures great and small! 🐾💚

18/09/2026

🐄💗 Meet Connie! 💗🐄

Little Connie arrived at Meadows Veterinary Centre collapsed and suffering from fly strike, but this sweet girl wasn’t giving up! 🥹

Thanks to the dedication of Dr Em, Dr Maddie and our amazing nursing team, Connie has made a wonderful recovery. She’s now happily enjoying her bottles of milk and even popped back in for a bath and a little pampering! 🛁✨

From critical care to cuddly calf — we’re so happy to see this little lady thriving! 🥰🐄

🚨 LIVESTOCK EMERGENCIES 🚨
Meadows Veterinary Centre is available for livestock emergencies 7 days a week. Whether it’s a collapsed calf, difficult calving, sick stock or anything in between, our team is here to help.

☎️ 8388 3455 for assistance or to make an appointment.

14/09/2026

🌱🐮 Spring calving is in full swing!

Dr Em pictured with one of our recent deliveries — a lovely reminder of why we love spring on the farm and feel so lucky to do what we do! 💚

Whether you need a little extra help or an experienced hand, the Meadows Vets are available for calvings 7 days a week.

☎️8388 3455

08/09/2026

🌱🐑 Spring has sprung at Meadows Veterinary Centre! 🐄🌼

With the busy spring season upon us, our team is here to support you and your livestock through all the challenges — and joys — that come with it!

🐑 Sick spring lambs, kids, cria & calves — from those needing a little extra TLC to more serious cases, we’re here to help get them back on their feet.

🐄 Calvings, lambings, unpackings, kiddings & obstetric calls — when things don’t go to plan, give us a call and we can provide assistance when you need it most.

🐴🐂🐏 Castrations — we can assist with castrations of colts, bulls, bucks, machos and rams, including surgical options where appropriate.

💉 Vaccinations — helping you put the right preventative health plans in place for your herd or flock.

🪱 Faecal egg counts & worming advice — making sure your parasite control program is targeted and effective, rather than simply reaching for the drench.

And pictured here is Thunder 🖤🤍, who came into Meadows Veterinary Centre for a surgical castrate. He was waking up calm, warm and comfortable — just what we like to see after a procedure! 🥰

Spring is a busy time on farm, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have concerns about your livestock or would like to discuss a preventative health plan.

☎️8388 3455

Meadows Veterinary Centre — here to help keep your livestock healthy this spring and beyond. 🌱🐑🐄

04/09/2026

🐍 SNAKES ARE ON THE MOVE! ⚠️
We’ve seen 3 snake bites in pets at Meadows Veterinary Centre in the past week, so we’re urging pet owners to be extra vigilant.

With increased snake activity, keep pets close and avoid long grass, scrub, rocky areas and other places where snakes may be hiding. 🌿

🚨 Know the signs of a snake bite
Signs can vary, but may include:
• Sudden weakness or collapse
• Vomiting or drooling
• Trembling or shaking
• Difficulty walking or wobbliness
• Dilated pupils
• Rapid or difficult breathing
• Bleeding or swelling
• Paralysis or inability to move

Be aware animals can collapse and then appear to make a full recovery - still seek immediate veterinary attention.

⚠️ A snake bite is an emergency. If you suspect your pet has been bitten, keep them as calm and still as possible and seek veterinary attention immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms to develop — they can deteriorate rapidly.

If you’re concerned your pet may have encountered a snake, contact Meadows Veterinary Centre straight away. ☎️8388 3455

Stay safe, stay alert, and keep those noses out of the grass! 🐾🐍

22/08/2026

This little one was handed in to us.
Found in Seaford.
Very sweet, someone must be missing him/her!

14/08/2026

Obstetric calls are always one of our favourites at Meadows Veterinary Centre — especially when everything goes so well! 🐑🩶

Dr Zoë & Nurse Loren recently attended this clever girl who was having a little trouble lambing… and what a surprise she had in store — triplets! 🐑🐑🐑

Three healthy little lambs and one very proud mum. What a beautiful outcome! 🥰

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12/08/2026

Make sure your dogs are up to date with their vaccinations to keep them safe!

⚠️ CANINE PARVO VIRUS ALERT ⚠️

While the Adelaide Hills is usually considered a low-risk area for canine parvovirus, we have had two positive cases at our clinic in the past two weeks. These pets have been out in the local community.

Please help protect your pets by:
🐾 Ensuring vaccinations are up to date
🐾 Keeping puppies who are not yet fully immunised at home and away from areas where other dogs have been

If your pet develops vomiting, diarrhoea, inappetence (not wanting to eat) or lethargy, please call the clinic for advice and let us know about their symptoms before coming in.

We’re sharing this information so our local community can stay informed and help keep our pets safe. 💙