Myvet Strathfieldsaye

03/09/2026

Welcome to our monthly newsletter, covering the latest pet care advice and tips.

30/07/2026

You may be aware that Avian Influenza H5N1 has been detected in Portland, Victoria.
Please do not panic.

Dr. Susan is continuing to see pet birds here at myvet as normal.

Unfortunately, in order to protect our bird clients and their feathered family members, we have made the difficult decision to no longer assess or treat injured or ill wild birds in clinic.

If you see sick wildlife - especially multiple birds or animals in one location - avoid touching, record the location, and report to the hotline: 1800 675 888

09/07/2026

Dental Months are here! 🪥
During the months of JULY and AUGUST, we are offering a FREE scale and polish with every dental procedure. That's a saving of $189!!

A scale and polish is a vital part of performing a dental procedure. The purpose of scaling the teeth is to remove a buildup of tartar (the yellow hardened accumulation of plaque) on the teeth and under the gumline. Without removing the tartar, bacteria continue to grow and causes gingivitis (Inflammation of the
gums). Untreated gingivitis can progress to periodontal disease, leading to destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth.

If the deal isn't sweet enough, when you book in for your pets' dental procedure; we're throwing in another surprise...

Please give us a call on (03) 5439 5066 or visit https://myvetstrathfieldsaye.com.au/ to book in a consultation with one of our vets.

30/06/2026

Full-time Customer Service Specialist Position.
At Myvet Strathfieldsaye we care like they are our own.
Are you our next Full Time Customer Service Specialist - ready to be the fantastic first impression of our clinic?
Would you love to:
• Start work each day with a passion for providing exceptional customer care?
• Work confidently as part of a close-knit team?
• Spend time with animals and their devoted owners?
The role requires you to make an exceptional first impression – both in person and by phone/email. It requires competent computer skills, money handling, till balancing, over the counter sales, and handling incoming calls over multiple phone lines. Experience in a similar customer focused role is essential to hit the ground running. Some experience in the vet industry (or similar) will be useful but is not essential, as product knowledge can be learned.
The essential attributes we are looking for are:
• Positive and upbeat attitude, with a willingness to learn about the veterinary industry
• Effective communication skills that are both friendly and professional
• Multi-tasking ability and time management skills
• Be able to maintain client confidentiality and follow practice policy and procedures when liaising with clients and undertaking duties
• Great personal presentation and interpersonal skills
• Fantastic phone and email manner
• A love of all animals big and small
If you think you would be suited to this role we would love to hear from you.
Note – this is a Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, in-clinic role. Work from home is not possible due to the in-person requirements of the position.
Please email [email protected] with your cover letter and resume by Friday 17th July 2026 - we can't wait to hear from you!

05/06/2026

Please note that myvet Strathfieldsaye will be closed on Monday the 8th of June and will return to normal business hours on Tuesday the 9th of June for the King's Birthday. 👑

As always for any emergencies please call (03) 5439 5066 and follow the prompts.

27/04/2026

The veterinary industry recently celebrated World Veterinary Day. We acknowledge vets not only on their skill and knowledge, but their compassion and commitment. It’s a chance to say thank you for the care they give, the lives they save, and the difference they make every single day.

Dr. Susan with Winnie & Dr. Vicky with Tia

25/04/2026

The Royal Australian Navy kept cats aboard ships in both WWI and WWII, they had very essential jobs, cats provided companionship and a sense of normalcy while abroad. There are many letters and diaries from ANZAC troops that mention feeding and naming local cats.

We join Australians and New Zealanders in remembering the bravery, sacrifice, and mate ship of those who served.
Lest We Forget

24/04/2026

🐾!!CASE OF THE WEEK!!🐾

Double bandaged bandit!

This week's case is one of our clinics own! Nurse Lilly brought Basil into the clinic due to excessive licking at both front paws and lameness. She could see splitting on the 5th toenail of each foot, running the length of the nail.

Dr Vicky examined the toes under sedation, unfortunately due to the severity of the split; both nails needed to be removed.

Sweet Bazwaz recovered with his nurse and soaked in all the royalty treatment from the team.

17/04/2026

🐾!!CASE OF THE WEEK!!🐾

Little Chaz visited the clinic this week with sudden onset vomiting, lethargy and reluctance to eat and drink. Very unusual for this bubbly and bright character.

Dr Vicky was suspicious that our feline friend had ingested something he shouldn't have. After X-rays and Ultrasound Dr Michael performed an exploratory laparotomy and found a 3cm knotted piece of material in the intestine.

Happy as...Chaz the next day following surgery. Little man went home with some pain relief and to cuddle up with his family. 🐱

17/03/2026

What a wonderful opportunity for our local community groups!!

⏳ Not long now… Community Grants are closing soon! ⏳

💡 Got an idea? Know someone who does? Tag them below or send this their way!

This is your chance to turn a great idea into something real for our local community. Whether it’s for a club, a school, a community group, or even something you’ve been thinking about yourself.

From Strathfieldsaye, Eppalock, Junortoun, Strathdale, Quarry Hill, Kennington, Axedale and surrounding areas — we want to see more local ideas come to life.

💰 Grants up to $5,000 available

Think:
✨ Upgrades for your club
🌳 Community or environmental projects
🎉 Events that bring people together
🛠️ Equipment or resources
👩‍🏫 Youth or school initiatives

✔️ Open to not-for-profits, clubs, schools & community groups
📅 Applications close 31 March
📩 [email protected]

🌱 Don’t sit on a great idea! This is your chance to make it happen.
Tag someone. Share it around. Let’s make our community even better.