West Gippsland Vet Care | Warragul & Drouin

Companion Animal Services

at West Gippsland Vet Care

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Companion Animal Services at West Gippsland Vet Care

West Gippsland Vet Care has two welcoming premises in Warragul and Drouin. Both of our clinics are modern facilities that can cater for all areas of our business. Our waiting rooms are spacious and light, allowing for companion animals to be relaxed whilst waiting. We practice Fear Free techniques in our waiting area, consult rooms and hospital to ensure our patients are at ease during their visit. Our consultation rooms are clean, bright and spacious, each with a computer to ensure easy access to our clients full medical history.

Our operating theatres are equipped with the latest technology available which ensures your much loved pets and animals will receive the best attention available. We have separate climate controlled cat and dog wards plus numerous large dog pens that allow easy access and superior comfort. Our fully equipped pharmacies ensure that all medications are readily available.

We have our own in-house laboratory to ensure that most routine pathology tests can be carried out quickly. We are extremely proud of our facilities and the range of services we can provide for your furry family members. Some of those services are listed below.

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Warragul

(03) 5623 4822

Drouin

(03) 5625 1707

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House Calls

We know that coming to the vet clinic is not always practical – so we can come to you. Our vets and vet nurses can provide many services in your own home, whether it be a simple vaccination or compassionate euthanasia we aim to provide our clients with a service that suits your needs.

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Canine Reproduction

Our veterinarians are skilled in advanced canine reproduction techniques. They can advise and assist you on a range of options that can aid in safe and successful breeding practices. We are dedicated to the comfort and safety of your pets, and conduct our recommendations to the best of their particular health needs. Our services include: in-house progesterone testing to advising optimal breeding times, genetic screening, artificial insemination techniques, including TCI, pregnancy ultrasound, elective cesareans and neonatal care.

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In-House Laboratory

We maintain in-house laboratory facilities that provide results within the hour, leading to faster treatment of potentially life-threatening conditions and allows us to easily perform pre-anaesthetic blood testing to ensure safer anaesthetics for your pet.

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Modern Surgical and Hospital Facilities

Our operating theatres have been designed with the care and comfort of your much-loved pets and animals in mind. We utilise cutting edge technologies in our operating theatres, and facilitate separate cat and dog wards, each climate-controlled for the comfort and wellbeing of our hospitalised patients.

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Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Surgery

We perform a range of surgeries to meet the individual needs of your pets. We offer soft tissue surgeries such as desexing, mass or lump removals, and internal organ surgery and orthopaedic procedures like: repairing broken bones, ruptured cruciate ligaments, or fixing luxating patellas. We utilise cutting edge techniques in our surgical theatre, in order to minimise stress for your pet, and to ensure a sound recovery.

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Diagnostic Services

We offer professional screening services to ascertain the state of health of your pet. Our digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound and endoscopy services are carried out by our skilled veterinarians, and we strive to ensure that these procedures are carried out with particular attention to your pet’s needs, as well as precise attention to detail in the diagnostic phase. Dr Ben Smith & Dr Chris Thorne are PennHIP accredited, for the testing and screening of hip dysplasia in dogs.

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Puppy School

Puppies are most impressionable from 4-16 weeks of age. Socialisation with other puppies and people at this age is crucial in their development into friendly, manageable
and relaxed dogs. Our puppy classes are run weekly, for 4 weeks, and provide detailed information regarding puppy health and training techniques. Our classes are run by an experienced vet nurse.

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Full Grooming Service

A full grooming service is available at our Warragul and Drouin clinics. Our groomers Sam and Michelle are both professionally trained and Fear Free certified, they provide a gentle and caring experience for your pet.

Grooming services available for your dog or cat include bath, clipping,
breed clips, stripping, trimming, nails etc. Bookings are essential.

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Companion Animal Export

Our veterinarians can assist with pre-export testing of companion animals.

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24-Hour Emergency Service

Our veterinarian service offers 24-hour emergency assistance for our existing clients.
You can reach us at Warragul on (03) 5623-4822, or Drouin (03) 5625-1707 at any time.

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Laparoscopic Spay and Gastropexy

We offer minimally invasive laparoscopic spays and gastropexy procedures that ensure a quicker recovery and reduced postoperative discomfort for your furry friend.

Friendly Dog Collars

Friendly Dog Collars is a unique company based out of the UK and created by Jonathon Saville. This company began in 2007 with the idea in mind that not all dogs (or people) can be judged by their looks. Jon owned many dogs over the years, but it wasn’t until he got Roxy, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, that the idea for Friendly Dog Collars came to him.

Friendly Dog Collars

“Very happy with my visit”

★★★★★

I usually go to the Drouin vet office, as it is closer to my home. However, Drouin was booked out, so I went to the Warragul office instead. Making the booking was quick and easy over the phone and, upon arriving, I was greeted straight away. The office was nice and clean, with no unpleasant smells. My wait time was about 2 minutes, which is great. The lady who saw Tequila and I was quite young, but seemed to know her stuff and was very friendly. Overall, very happy with my visit. 🙂

– Rebecca R., 5-Star iRecall Review

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