Avondale Veterinary Clinic

From running farms and caring for livestock to supporting families, businesses and local communities.

Thank you to the farmers, stock people, farm managers, shepherdesses, dairy workers, business owners and all the women working behind the scenes who make a difference every single day.

We're proud to work alongside you.

We had a VIP in recently to be spayed!

Staff pet Clio was on her best behaviour. We are sure her mum Clara, one of our student nurses, is very proud of her!

Well done Clio! 💖

Hot Rinse and the importance of a proper clean. ⚠️

Milk leaves behind a thin biofilm that's easy to miss with the naked eye, and it's the perfect environment for bacteria to build up in, particularly in the corners, teats, and joints of feeding equipment that a quick rinse doesn't always reach. Over time, that residue can quietly undo a lot of the good work going into colostrum and milk feeding.

A proper clean means hot water, a dedicated detergent (not just rinsing with water), a thorough scrub in the hard-to-reach spots, and time to fully dry between feeds. It sounds like extra effort, but it's a small addition to routine that pays off in fewer scour cases and better growth rates.

If you're not sure whether your current routine is doing the job, ask us next time we're on farm, we're always happy to take a look and talk through what "clean enough" really looks like.

We are getting into fluke months now!

Although risk remains low in this area due to the dry weather, it is still important to keep an eye out for suspect cases.

Whilst weather plays an important role in overall disease risk, several other on-farm factors are also important and should be considered, specifically the use of high risk pastures (boggy, persistently wet) as grazing. Both sheep and cattle are susceptible to liver fluke, with acute disease more likely in sheep. The dry weather doesn't eliminate the risk, it just delays it.

Assess your risk: Do you have marshy, boggy, or other permanently wet areas of grazing on your land? Do you routinely monitor worm egg counts and/or weight-gain in your grazing lambs?

If you have any concerns, please speak to your vet or call the practice. You can check the NADIS fluke forecast for up to date risk in your area.

As our pets grow older, their needs change.

We are currently running pet clinics specifically for senior pets. 💞

If you’d like to know more or book an appointment, please give us a call or book online! 🐾

Our pets give us so much love –
let's return the favour by looking
after their hearts. 💕

Routine health checks play an
important role in monitoring your
pet's heart health and can help
identify problems before they
become more serious. 🐾

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🐾 Booking your pet’s next visit is now easier than ever!

You can now book online 24/7 through our website - quick, easy and no app or login required. 💙

📅 Book your next appointment today!

🐾💗 Meet sweet little Bibi! 💗🐾

Bibi popped in for her very first puppy health check, and she was absolutely adorable! 🥹🐶✨

Those big beautiful eyes and tiny little face certainly melted a few hearts! 💕 We loved meeting this precious girl and making sure she’s happy, healthy, and ready for all her puppy adventures ahead. 🌸🐾

What a stunning, chilled out cat! 🐱

Juno was in with us recently and was an absolute pleasure to care for!

We always try to aim for stress free visits and Juno certainly achieved that! 🐾