Queanbeyan Veterinary Hospital

21/10/2026

Happy Reptile Awareness Day! 🦎🐍
From snakes and lizards to turtles and dragons, reptiles play an important role in our ecosystems! 🌿

Remember to give reptiles plenty of space if you encounter one in the wild, and never attempt to handle a snake yourself. If you spot a snake, keep your distance and contact a professional snake catcher if needed.

Let’s appreciate and protect our amazing reptiles! 💚

14/10/2026

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day 🐶🐱
Keeping your pet at a healthy weight helps them live a longer, happier and healthier life! 💚
Regular exercise, appropriate portion sizes and healthy treat habits can make a big difference.

Not sure if your pet is at a healthy weight? Give us a call at (02) 6299 2509.

09/10/2026

💜 HAPPY VET NURSE DAY 💜

09/10/2026

🐾💙 Happy Veterinary Nurse Day! 💙🐾
Today we’re celebrating our amazing vet nurses and the compassion, dedication and love they show our patients every day! From cuddles and comfort to assisting in surgery, our nurses make a difference to every furry friend that walks through our doors. 🐶🐱

A big thank you to our wonderful nursing team for everything you do! 🩺💙

07/10/2026

Some good information

Increased flying-fox illness and deaths are being observed, with food shortages and starvation considered a likely cause.

H5 bird flu is considered an unlikely cause of these events.

Here’s what you can do:

If the bat is alive:

✋ Keep your distance. Never touch or handle a bat unless you are appropriately trained and vaccinated. Keep children, dogs and cats away.

🦇 If you find a sick or injured flying-fox, contact your local wildlife carer for advice: https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/native-animals/native-animal-facts/land-mammals/flying-foxes/rescuing-and-rehabilitating-flying-foxes

If the bat is dead:

🏞️ If it's on public land, contact your local council or the relevant land manager about safe removal and/or disposal.

🏠 If it’s on your property, follow NSW Government guidance on the safe disposal of animal carcasses:

https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/vet-hub/disposal-of-carcasses

⚠️ If you or your pet has had contact with a bat, remember the risk of Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV). People should wash the affected area thoroughly and promptly seek medical advice. For pets, contact your veterinarian for advice.

📞 Unusual numbers of sick or dead animals? Call the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

For more information on H5 bird flu visit: www.nsw.gov.au/h5birdflu

For more information on ABLV visit: https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/dpi/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/animal-diseases-of-concern-for-nsw2/australian-bat-lyssavirus

02/10/2026

📢 PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE 📢

A reminder that we will be closed on Monday 5th October for the public holiday.

We will reopen at our normal hours on Tuesday 6th October. 🐾

If your pet requires urgent veterinary attention while we are closed, please contact the below services:
Animal Emergency Services: (02) 6225 7257
Animal Referral Hospital: (02) 6280 6344

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend! 💙🐶🐱

02/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our wonderful nurse Taylor. 🥳 We hope you enjoyed your dinosaur cake. 🎂🎉🥳🎊

30/09/2026

Grass seed season is here! 🌱
As the weather warms up, grass seeds can become a painful problem for our pets. Check your pet after walks, especially around their paws, ears and between their toes.

If you notice any unusual licking, scratching, swelling or discomfort, it’s best to get them checked by a vet. Book online at our website or call to book in with a veterinarian at (02) 6299 2509. 🩺💚

28/09/2026

Don't forget to check your boots guys!

Local snake catchers are run off their feet, as more snakes are doing the rounds in this warmer weather.

Associate Professor Gavin Smith from ACT Snake Removals says they're averaging 11 calls a day, with that number expected to go above 30 in the coming weeks.

"It's most likely that Canberrans are going to encounter a snake between September and October, as these males are making these journeys, looking for females," he said.

For more local news check out our latest Canberra Cast at http://bit.ly/47sZZhB