Greencross Vets

14/10/2026

🐾✨ PAWS, POSES & A LITTLE BIT OF FLUFF! ✨🐾

Meet Panda! 🐺💖 This gorgeous girl was looking so fabulous in her little outfit that we simply couldn’t resist having a mini fashion shoot! 📸👗

But we have a little guessing game for you… 👀🐶

Can you guess what Panda is crossed with? 🤔💕

08/10/2026

🐾💛 HAPPY VET NURSE DAY TO OUR AMAZING COREEN AVENUE NURSES! 💛🐾

Today is all about the people who keep our clinic running, our patients comfortable and our vets (mostly) sane!

From the early mornings, late finishes and emergency moments, to the cuddles, crazy patients, anaesthetic monitoring, medications, cleaning, phone calls, endless laundry and the occasional “whose patient is this?” moment… our nurses do it ALL. 🩺🐶🐱🐰

Every day you show just how much you care — not only for our patients, but for their families, our team and each other. ❤️

We know nursing isn’t always glamorous… there’s a LOT of p**p, p*e, vomit, fur and questionable smells involved — but somehow you still turn up every day and give it your absolute best.

We are incredibly lucky to have such a passionate, hardworking and slightly crazy bunch of nurses here at Greencross Coreen Avenue. 🥰🐾

So today, we celebrate YOU.

Thank you for the long days, the little victories, the difficult cases, the comforting cuddles, the laughs and everything in between.

Happy Vet Nurse Day, Coreen Avenue! 💛🐾

05/10/2026

🕷️ TICKS ARE OUT! 🕷️

Warmer weather means it’s time to be extra vigilant. Paralysis ticks can be deadly to dogs and cats, and they can be hiding in your pet’s coat even when you can’t see them.

🐾 Keep parasite prevention up to date
🔍 Check your pet daily — especially around the ears, neck, toes and under the collar
🚨 If your pet is weak, wobbly, vomiting, coughing or having trouble breathing, seek veterinary attention immediately.

Don’t wait until you find a tick — prevention is key! 💚

01/10/2026

🚨 PUBLIC HOLIDAY PET EMERGENCIES 🚨

We’re closed this Monday public holiday, but if your pet needs urgent veterinary attention, there are emergency hospitals available 24/7.

🐾 ARH Minchinbury
📍 5/1 John Hines Avenue, Minchinbury
📞 (02) 8610 3400
⏰ Open 24/7

🐾 ARH Homebush
📍 250 Parramatta Road, Homebush
📞 (02) 9758 8666
⏰ Open 24/7

🐾 SASH Prospect
📍 1 Rowood Road, Prospect
📞 (02) 8609 9444
⏰ Open 24/7, including public holidays

If you’re worried about your pet, don’t wait to see if they improve. If they’re experiencing difficulty breathing, collapse, seizures, significant bleeding, suspected poisoning, severe pain or another emergency, seek veterinary attention immediately. ❤️🐾

For anything that can safely wait, we’ll be back to our normal hours on Tuesday.

Stay safe and enjoy the long weekend! 🐶🐱💚

30/09/2026

Meet Frankie! 🐾

This tiny little Italian Greyhound came in for his vaccination and was quite possibly the cutest little patient we’ve had in our hands! 🥹

Frankie was so teeny, he practically fit in the palm of our hands. 🥰

Safe to say, we were all a little bit obsessed! 💚

30/09/2026

Congratulations to Natasha! Tash received the award for ‘2026 Nurse Mentor of the Year’. We are incredibly proud of her for this well deserved achievement. She is an integral part of Greencross Caloundra and the team would be lost without her!

29/09/2026

A few recent cutie patooties 🥹🫶🏼✨

29/09/2026

Bird flu is making headlines, so Better Homes & Gardens asked Greencross Vets what it means for our pets.

Greencross Vets veterinarian Dr Nina shares practical advice to help pet parents understand the risks and take simple precautions.

“Bird flu can infect all mammals, so dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets can all be infected.”

From avoiding contact with sick or dead wildlife to keeping cats indoors and dogs on a leash around wildlife, a few simple steps can help reduce exposure.

Read Dr Nina’s advice and the full Better Homes & Gardens article at:

Learn about bird flu in Australia and how it affects not just birds but also domestic pets and wildlife.

29/09/2026

The best things really do come in pairs! From matching outfits to matching dental procedures Ace and Zero went through it all together. 🐾🥺

29/09/2026

Everyone got a lovely surprise today when Echo the bearded dragon came in for a nurse nail trim! 🦎💚

Safe to say, everyone was completely smitten with this gorgeous girl! 😍

Thanks for brightening up our day, Echo! 🥰

29/09/2026

Ziggy came in for his castrate last week! 🐶💙 He was just too cute to resist, so naturally, he spent most of the day getting cuddles from the team! 🥰

28/09/2026

🖤 A majestic visitor who never should have needed a trip to the vet.

This beautiful black swan was found with a fishing hook stuck in its mouth - a painful and completely preventable injury caused by discarded fishing gear.

Removing the hook required a general anaesthetic, along with pain relief to keep this feathered patient comfortable while we treated them. 🦢

A reminder to all anglers: please take your fishing line, hooks and tackle home with you or use a designated disposal bin. The Victorian Fisheries Authority advises that old fishing line should be placed in bins, or if there are no bins available, taken home, cut up and disposed of in general waste. Their Seal the Loop program also provides dedicated bins for unwanted fishing line, hooks, netting and rope. (VFA)

Discarded fishing gear can cause entanglement, injury and even death to wildlife. A few extra seconds to dispose of your gear properly can make a huge difference. 💔

🎣 Fish responsibly. Dispose responsibly. Protect our wildlife. A big thanks for the wildlife careers for bringing this amazing swan in and thanks to our team for helping 🫶🏼

28/09/2026

Pepsi is in her 🌟 Brave Girl Era 🌟

She was so brave after her desexing procedure recently that she received a hand drawn Bravery Certificate! Here she is pictured with Nurse Caitie having some post surgery cuddles 🥰

28/09/2026

🐾✨ Stella’s surgery success! ✨🐾

Sweet 11-year-old Stella recently underwent an emergency cystotomy with us to remove bladder stones. 🩺💗

After her procedure and a little time to recover, Stella is now doing amazingly well so far and almost back to being her happy self! 🥰🐶

We’re so pleased to see this beautiful girl feeling comfortable and healthy again. 💕

27/09/2026

They've been by your side through everything - and vaccination helps make sure they can keep being there. 🤍 Senior pets still need protection. It's never too late to get back on track. Book an appointment with your local Greencross Vets team today.

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27/09/2026

🐍 SPRING & SUMMER EMERGENCY SERIES ☀️

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing some important tips to help you know what to do when your pet faces an emergency.

First up: SNAKE BITES 🐍

Snake bites are a life-threatening emergency. Knowing what to do — and what NOT to do — could make all the difference.

Swipe through for the signs to look out for and what to do if you suspect your pet has been bitten. ❤️

📌 Save this post for later and keep an eye out for our next emergency tip!

22/09/2026

🐾 DID YOU KNOW? 🐾

Some cats are born with extra toes! This is known as polydactyly — a genetic variation that causes a cat to have more toes than usual.

Our special patient has taken it to the next level, with extra toes on all four paws! 🐱🐾

Those extra toe beans certainly make for some very unique and adorable paws! 💕

21/09/2026

🕷️ TOBY VS. THE TINY TERROR 🕷️

Toby came to see us after developing a cough and becoming wobbly on his legs. Mum was just a couple of days overdue with his monthly tick prevention and, knowing how serious paralysis ticks can be, was worried he may have picked one up.

Toby was admitted and we got straight to work with a thorough groom to find the culprit…

AND WE FOUND HIM! 😳🕷️

The little sucker was attached and hiding amongst Toby’s fur. Toby was given tick antiserum and, thankfully, was able to head home with strict rest and close monitoring. ❤️

Paralysis ticks are seriously dangerous and can cause:
🐾 Wobbly or weak back legs
🐾 Coughing, gagging or vomiting
🐾 Excessive drooling
🐾 A change in bark or voice
🐾 Difficulty swallowing or breathing
🐾 Progressive weakness, paralysis and potentially death

We’ve already seen several tick cases this season, so please make sure your pet’s tick prevention is kept up to date and check them regularly.

If your pet develops any of these signs, don’t wait — seek veterinary attention immediately. 🐶❤️

Toby: 1️⃣
Tiny Terror: 0️⃣ 🕷️