Tea Gardens Vet Hospital

21/10/2026

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is aware of reports of a mortality event in bats in NSW. Investigations into the possible cause/s of the event are ongoing, though mass starvation resulting from food shortages is considered most likely and multiple NSW agenci...

19/10/2026

🐾 **WE’RE OPEN DURING RENOVATIONS!** 🐾

Renovations at Tea Gardens Vet Hospital start on **27 October**, with completion expected in December. We’ll remain open to care for your pets throughout the works.

🚗 **Where to park**
Enter from Myall Street and follow the driveway beside the hospital to our rear car park, highlighted in blue on the map.

If access is restricted or the car park is full, please use available parking on **Myall Street or Maxwell Street**, observing parking signs.

📞 **When you arrive**
Please stay in your car with your pet and call **02 4997 1877**. Tell us where you’ve parked, and we’ll let you know when to come inside. We can send a staff member to meet you and help.

🚪 **Reception entry is via the rear car park.**
Arriving on foot or need assistance? Give us a call.

Thank you for your patience while we improve our hospital—we’re looking forward to sharing the finished space with you and your pets! 💙

19/10/2026

🐾 We're coming to you! 🏡🐶🐱

With renovations underway at Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital, we're making things a little easier for our clients!

We're offering complimentary house calls on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October for pets in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

🏡 Your pet can receive veterinary care in the comfort of their own home, with no additional house call fee!

📞 Call our friendly team on 4997 1877 to discuss your pet's needs and arrange an appointment.

❤️ Same familiar faces, same caring service – just at your doorstep!

Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital 🐾

08/10/2026

🐾 Happy Vet Nurse Day! ❤️

Veterinary nursing isn't all puppy cuddles and cute kittens!

It's endless cleaning, messy jobs, scratches and bites, managing difficult situations and stressed clients, lifting heavy dogs, aching backs and long, emotionally exhausting days.

It's a physically demanding and emotionally challenging job that takes incredible patience, compassion and dedication.

To our amazing nurses at Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital — we see the hard work, the love and all the little things that go unnoticed.

We appreciate you more than you know, and we simply couldn't do it without you! ❤️🐾

08/10/2026

!!!!!!!!!! IMPORTANT. !!!!!!!!
Suspected Bird Poisoning in Tea Gardens

11/08/2026

🐾 Brave Buddy is back on the move! 🐾

Buddy’s journey hasn’t been an easy one. This sweet pup suffered a serious leg fracture following an unfortunate road traffic injury. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the damage was severe and Buddy needed to have his leg amputated.

Fast forward to his stitch removal, and just look at him go! 🥹💙 Buddy has adapted incredibly well to life on three legs and is already moving, running and enjoying being a puppy again!

Dogs are incredibly resilient, and Buddy is a wonderful example of just how quickly they can adapt. 🐶💨

We’re so happy to see you back on your paws and doing so well, Buddy! ❤️🐾

02/08/2026

A few of our team spent the weekend at the Newcastle Animal Referral Vet Summit, learning from some incredible speakers and veterinary professionals.

A big thank you to the hosts Newcastle Animal Referral & Emergency Centre for a fantastic event. We're passionate about continuing education and always looking for ways to bring the latest knowledge and skills back to Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital to provide the best possible care for our patients. 🐾💙

06/07/2026

Avian Influenza Update: Confirmed detection of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in Hawks Nest!!

Following the confirmed detection of Avian Influenza H5N1 of a Giant Petrel found in Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens Vet Hospital has reviewed and strengthened biosecurity protocols.

We will no longer be accepting wild birds or pet birds into the hospital until further notice.

This precaution is being taken to help protect patients, staff, clients and the wider community while current national biosecurity recommendations are in place.

If you find a sick, injured, or dead wild bird:

• Do not touch, handle, or move the bird
• Keep children and pets well away
• Record the location and take photos/video if it is safe to do so
• Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

Alternative points of contact for injured or sick wildlife include:

Port Stephens Koala Hospital: 1800 775 625
WINC: 1300 946 295

Please be aware that wildlife rescue groups such as WINC are run by volunteers and may be experiencing high demand. Thank you for being patient and respectful when seeking assistance.

If you have concerns about your pet bird, please phone the hospital so our team can advise you on the safest next steps.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

03/07/2026

Information Re: Suspected H5N1 Case Detected in Hawks Nest

At this stage, we understand that further testing is being undertaken by CSIRO to confirm a suspected case of H5N1 avian influenza in a Giant Petrel found in Hawks Nest.

Please note that the bird has had no contact with our hospital.

🦅 Potential H5N1 Avian Influenza Detected in Hawks Nest & Positive Case Detected in Western Australia – What You Need to Know

Recent detections of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia have highlighted the importance of remaining vigilant around wild birds.

While the risk to the general public remains low, H5N1 is highly contagious among birds and can cause severe illness and death in affected species.

❗ If you find a sick, injured, or dead bird:

• Do not touch, handle, or move the bird.
• Keep children and pets away from the area.
• Report the bird to the relevant state authority or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Early reporting is critical to protecting Australia’s wildlife and biosecurity.

Send a message to learn more

23/06/2026

🦅 H5N1 Avian Influenza Detected in Western Australia – What You Need to Know

Recent detections of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia have highlighted the importance of remaining vigilant around wild birds.

While the risk to the general public remains low, H5N1 is highly contagious among birds and can cause severe illness and death in affected species.

❗ If you find a sick, injured, or dead bird:

• Do not touch, handle, or move the bird.
• Keep children and pets away from the area.
• Report the bird to the relevant state authority or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Early reporting is critical to protecting Australia's wildlife and biosecurity.

If you have concerns about wildlife health please report to birdflu.com.au