Compass Veterinary Livestock Services

23/02/2026

Lambing Season First Aid Course

March 12th, 2026
Designed for hobby farmers and small flock holders wanting to broaden their skillset prior to, and during lambing
Contents of the day:
•Safety and hygiene at lambing time
•Intervening at lambing time – is it worth it?
•Setting up lambing equipment
•Catching and restraining ewes
•Dealing with downer ewes
•Medications used at lambing
•When and how to pull lambs
•Paddock bonding pens
•Prolapse
•Lamb resuscitation and colostrum
•Fostering orphaned lambs
•Rearing orphaned lambs

Meal provided
Practical Lambing Simulation included
Client booklet to take home

March 12th @ Compass Veterinary Livestock Services
10am-2pm OR 5pm-9pm.
Note that the time frame with the highest level of interest will proceed. Only ONE session is currently planned.
Please register your interest and preferred time by either calling the clinic on 8556 2496 or emailing [email protected]

Price: $300 per person,
$200 per person for existing Small Holder package holders.
Capped at 10 participants

10/02/2026

To our valued clients,
We would like to take this opportunity to touch base and clear any potential confusion regarding accounts at Compass Veterinary Livestock Services.
Recently, our prior business partner Willunga and Aldinga Veterinary Services advised clients that accounts are no longer available and payment for services is required on day.
As many of you would likely still use their services for domestic animals, this is a point for potential confusion, and we would like to clarify that accounts are STILL available at Compass Veterinary Livestock Services and there has been no change to prior arrangements.
We look forward to seeing you on farm throughout 2026 and if any further clarification is required regarding this topic, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 8556 2496.

06/02/2026

A little introduction – and a new role for me at Compass Vets

Hi, I’m Sarah – one of the owners and directors of Compass Veterinary Livestock Services.

I’ve been part of Compass Vets for many years, mostly working in the background on the business, people and systems that support our clinical team and our clients.

Following Kerri’s departure, I’ve now stepped into the role of Finance Coordinator, alongside my ongoing director and leadership responsibilities and supporting the mental health ad well being for our team.

Many of you will already know my husband, Simon, our senior vet here at Compass Vets – and I’m also very proudly mum to Holly, who is part of our Compass Vets team too.

With a back ground in women's health and mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and community, my focus has always been on people – our farmers, our community and our team – and on making sure Compass Vets continues to be a trusted, values-driven and supportive practice for everyone we work with.

I’m looking forward to being a little more visible, getting to know more of you directly, and continuing to support healthy livestock, strong farms and our wonderful local community.

In my spare time i enjoy bush walking and trail running, time with our five grandkids and our four wonderful kids

30/01/2026

Simon and I are always proud of our kids 🙏 it goes without saying really.

We are super proud of our Holly as she is raising money for the Starlight Children's Foundation Australia to support kids in hospital.

We’d love it if you can show some support and make a donation to this wonderful cause 🙏

Make a donation today to help make a splash for sick kids in hospital

26/01/2026

If you find some wildlife that you are worried about. Please call one of the wildlife caregivers for advice.

This heatwave will impact some of them and knowing how to help them is crucial 🙏

21/01/2026

We are here to help with any animals impacted by the recent fires.

Please reach out to us if you have found wildlife and we can assist with first aid and get you in touch with a wildlife rescue team lsuch as Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue Ltd

If you have injured or sick livestock, our vets are available for assistance and assessment.

** FIRE UPDATE**
After the inferno of last week’s Tooperang fire, South Australia’s wildlife groups are ready to work together to search and care for fire affected wildlife as soon as it is safe to access the fireground.
SOWFI members are assisting where we can and remaining on standby, following established directives. Many animals will be suffering from burnt feet and smoke inhalation, and sadly, there are difficult times ahead. Our team will be rescuing, caring for and transporting injured wildlife to veterinarians.
With another heatwave forecast this weekend, we are expecting more than 100 calls a day. This places enormous pressure on wildlife, and on our volunteers. We urgently need support to help cover the cost of food, medicines, enclosures and transportation.
Please keep an eye out for wildlife that may be struggling. Provide shade and a shallow bowl of water, and continue to follow fire safe practices in country and hills areas.

https://www.save-our-wildlife.org.au/donate.html

19/01/2026

Last week we said farewell to Kerri, who has been a valued part of the Compass Vets team.

Kerri has supported our clinic through a period of growth and change, and we are grateful for the time, care and effort she has contributed along the way.

We wish you all the very best for what comes next, Kerri - thank you and goodbye 💐💛

25/12/2025

From All of us at Compass Vets, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Vinnie has had way too much of the Christmas Spirit, and needed a little lie down, much like me. I hope it's been a lovely day for one and all. All the best, Simon, Sarah and our amazing team. 🎅🎊🌲

22/12/2025

Hey every one a quick heads up to let you all know our opening hours over the Christmas break 🎄
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OUR REGULAR EMERGENCY SERVICE REMAINS UNCHANGED
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CHRISTMAS EVE - 8AM - 3PM
CHRISTMAS DAY - CLOSED
BOXING DAY - CLOSED
SAT & SUN - CLOSED
29 TH DEC - 8AM - 5:30PM
30 TH DEC - 8AM - 5:30PM
31 ST DEC - 8AM - 5:30PM
NEW YEARS DAY - CLOSED
2ND JAN - 8AM - 5:30PM

17/12/2025

If you have ever wanted to learn more about Faecal Egg Counts hop on over to our website and check out the article that Cerrie wrote.

It is important to gather this information BEFORE you drench your animals so that you know what you are treating and how effective it is for your flock/herd.

Faecal egg counts (FEC) or worm egg counts (WEC) are an easy, non-invasive and cheap way of determining the presence and severity of parasitic worm burdens.

07/11/2025

How good is this?!

Who has a doggo that would be up for this job? 🏆

07/11/2025

A couple of weeks ago we introduced our fab vet Amelia Cannadine.

We didn't tell you everything about her .............. while at she won an award for her published study on Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug administration to periparturient cows to reduce postpartum pain-related behaviours!!!

We are very proud of her and her work. You can find her article on our resources page, with the link to the article.

Check it our here: https://compassvets.com.au/nonsteroidal