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VetCare Woodlea is a small, friendly veterinary clinic dedicated to providing compassionate care for your beloved pets.

We understand that your pets are family, and we’re here to offer personalized, high-quality care in a warm, welcoming environment.

02/11/2026

🐾💙 Pet Insurance: A Little Preparation Goes a Long Way!💙🐾

Our pets are part of the family, and just like us, they can sometimes need unexpected veterinary care. 🐶🐱💕

From sudden illnesses and unexpected injuries to ongoing health conditions, veterinary costs can sometimes add up when we least expect them.

✨ Could pet insurance be right for your furry family member?

🐾 Peace of mind: Help prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

🐾 More options: Depending on your policy, insurance may help cover eligible treatments, diagnostic testing, surgery and hospitalisation.

🐾 Plan ahead: Consider looking into cover while your pet is young and healthy, as pre-existing conditions are generally excluded.

💡 A few things to check before choosing a policy:
🔹 What treatments and conditions are covered?
🔹 Are there waiting periods, excesses or annual limits?
🔹 Are pre-existing conditions excluded?
🔹 What percentage of eligible costs will be reimbursed?
🔹 Are there age limits or exclusions to be aware of?

Remember, every policy is different, so it's important to read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and understand exactly what's covered before signing up.

💙 At VetCare Woodlea, we want you to feel prepared to make the best decisions for your beloved companions. Pet insurance is one option to consider when planning for your pet's healthcare needs.

30/10/2026

Tiny paws, big personality! Just a little Halloween cutie stealing everyone's hearts! 🐾👻🧡

30/10/2026

🎃👻 Our Halloween Contest Winners!👻🎃

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Halloween costume competition! 🧡 We loved seeing all your adorable, spooky and creative entries. You certainly made it difficult for us to choose! 🐾

Congratulations to our winners! 🏆🎉

🐶 Best Dressed Dog: Coco Burton

🐱 Best Dressed Cat: Nessa May

🎁 Prize collection: Our winners can collect their prizes from VetCare Woodlea during our regular clinic hours. Please pop in and see our team!

Thank you to everyone who entered and supported our competition. We’re so lucky to have such a wonderful community of pets and their humans! 🧡

30/10/2026

A whole lot of cuteness packed into one little boy! 💙

29/10/2026

Maple had the whole team falling in love with her adorable little puppy face and those precious wrinkles! Too cute for words! 🥹🐾💕

27/10/2026

🏇🐴 Melbourne Cup Public Holiday Closure 🐴🏇

Please note that VetCare Woodlea will be closed for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.

🗓️ Closing: Monday, 2nd November at 5:00pm
🗓️ Re-opening: Wednesday, 4th November at 9:00am

We hope you and your furry family members enjoy a safe and relaxing day off.

If your pet requires urgent medical attention while we are closed, please contact one of the following emergency hospitals:

📍 Advanced Vetcare Kensington
26 Robertson Street, Kensington VIC 3031
📞 (03) 9092 0400

📍 Animal Referral Hospital (ARH), Essendon Fields
72 Hargrave Avenue, Essendon Fields VIC 3041
📞 (03) 9379 0700

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you and your pets when we reopen on Wednesday morning.

Have a wonderful and safe Melbourne Cup Day! 🐾💙

26/10/2026

🎃👻 Have a look at some of our spooktacular Halloween entries! 👻🎃

We’ve been loving seeing all your adorable, spooky and creative costumes coming through for our VetCare Woodlea Halloween competition! 🐾🧡

There’s still time to enter your furry friend for a chance to win some fantastic prizes! 🏆🎁

📅 Entries close this Friday, 30th of October!

Whether your pet is spooky, silly, cute or downright creepy, we’d love to see them dressed up for Halloween! 👻🐶🐱

📩 Send us your entries via Facebook Messenger or email us at [email protected]

Good luck to everyone entering, and thank you for joining in the Halloween fun! 🧡🎃

25/10/2026

🎃🐾 Halloween Pet Safety: Beware of Xylitol! 🐾🎃

With Halloween creeping closer on 31st of October, it's important to remember that some of the treats and goodies we enjoy can be dangerous for our furry family members! 🧡

🍬 What is xylitol? Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in many sugar-free products, including some chewing gum, lollies, mints, baked goods and peanut butters. It can also be found in certain oral care products.

🐶 Why is xylitol dangerous for dogs? Even small amounts of xylitol can cause rapid drop in blood sugar levels in dogs potentially leading to weakness, vomiting, tremors, seizures and, in severe cases, liver damage. Signs can develop quickly, so it's important not to wait for symptoms to appear.

🐱What about cats? Cats appear less susceptible to xylitol than dogs, but it's still best to keep all potentially harmful products safely out of reach.

🕸 how can you keep your pets safe this Halloween?
🔸 Keep lolly bags, sweets and treats stored securely out of paws' reach.
🔸 Check ingredient labels on sugar-free products and peanut butters.
🔸 Keep rubbish bins secure to prevent curious noses from investigating.
🔸 remind children not to share Halloween treats with their pets.

🚨 What should you do if your pet eats something containing xylitol? Contact your veterinary clinic immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to develop or try to make your pet vomit unless specifically instructed by a veterinary professional. if possible, keep the packaging handy so your vet can check the ingredients and estimate how much was eaten.

Let's keep Halloween full of fun, costumes and tail wags - without any unexpected trips to the vet! 🧡🐾

From the team at VetCare Woodlea, have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

22/10/2026

⏰🐾 Daylight Savings! - Don't Forget About Your Pets! 🐾⏰

The days are getting longer the evenings are getting brighter, and daylight savings is here! While we enjoy a little extra sunshine, our furry friends might need some time to adjust to the change in routine. ☀🌿

Here are some simple ways to help your pets settle into the new schedule:

🐶 Mealtimes: Try to gradually adjust your pet's feeding times if needed, helping them get used to the new routine.

🐱 Bedtime routines: Our pets love consistency! Keep their usual bedtime routine as familiar as possible while they adjust.

🐾 Walkies and playtime: Remember that daylight savings means brighter evenings, making it a great time to enjoy walks and outdoor play. Just be mindful of the weather and temperature.

🌅 Sun safety: Longer days mean more time in the sun, Make sure your pets have access to shade and plenty of fresh water.

💗 Be patient: Some pets may take a little time to adjust to changes in their daily routine. A little patience and consistency can go a long way!

And remember, daylight savings is also a great reminder to check that your pet's microchip details are up-to-date and that they're wearing identification when out and about. 🏠

From all of us at VetCare Woodlea, we hope you and your furry family members enjoy longer, sunnier days ahead! ☀🐾

22/10/2026

🎃👻 A spooktacular look at our Halloween prizes! 👻🎃

Our Halloween costume competition is in full swing, and it’s time to show off some of the goodies up for grabs! 🐾🧡

We have some paw-some prizes waiting for our best-dressed cats and dogs, and we can’t wait to see all your creative, cute and spooky entries! 🐶🐱

🎁 Here’s a sneak peek at some of the prizes you could win! We have some exciting goodies ready for our lucky winners, so get those costumes ready!

📸 Entries close on 30/10, so there’s still time to get your furry friend dressed up and entered into the competition!

Thank you to everyone who has already entered - we’re loving seeing all your amazing costumes! 🧡

Address

Woodlea Hub, 11 Recreation Road
Rockbank, VIC
3336

Website

http://www.vetcarewoodlea.com.au/

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