I think we have a new receptionist.. Meet Bentley Sorry Jess and Cara. He’s just too cute 🥺🫶🏻 #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldenretriever

WARNING SCAM ‼️ One of our staff members received this email yesterday. This is a scam. If you are worried about your pets microchip and or registration please contact DACO (dogs and cats online) *permission was given to post this* *microchip is NOT correct for this animal* Phone: 08 81244962 Website: https://dogsandcatsonline.com.au

🦜💚 Fledgling Bird Season is Here! 💚🦜 As spring approaches, we’re excited to welcome fledgling birds to our backyards! These young birds are learning to fly and explore their world, and it’s a beautiful sight to see. However, this season also comes with its challenges. If you spot a fledgling on the ground, remember: - Stay Calm: Most fledglings are safe and just learning to fly. Parents are often nearby, watching and feeding them. - Keep Pets Away: Ensure your pets don’t disturb these young birds. This will help keep them safe as they learn to navigate their new environment. - Don’t Intervene Unless Necessary: If the bird is injured or in danger, contact a wildlife organisation. Let’s work together to protect these precious fledglings during their crucial learning period. Happy birdwatching! 🌳💕 📞 08 82584838 #FledglingSeason #WildlifeCare #VetAdvice #BirdWatching

🐰✨ Attention Rabbit Owners ✨🐰 We’re excited to share we are stocking Fibreplex! This innovative supplement is specifically designed for our beloved bunnies. It combines prebiotics and probiotics to support gut health and maintain optimal digestion. Benefits of Fibreplex include but not limited to: - Promotes healthy gut flora - Aids in digestion - Helps manage stress-related digestive issues #RabbitHealth #PexionFibreplex #HappyBunnies #VetCare

🌍🐾 Happy World Vet Nurse Day! 🎉 Today, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible veterinary nurses who are our superheroes. These amazing people are often the first to greet our pets and the last to leave their sides, providing essential support and care every step of the way. From administering medications and assisting in surgeries to comforting anxious animals and educating pet owners, vet nurses play a vital role in ensuring the well-being of our furry friends. Their compassion, expertise, and resilience shine through even on the toughest days. Let’s celebrate their dedication, often working long hours under challenging circumstances, all driven by a deep love for animals. If you’ve had a positive experience with a vet nurse, share your story below and let’s show them how much they mean to us! 💖🐶🐱 Thank you to all vet nurses for your hard work, passion, and commitment to making the world a healthier and happier place for our beloved pets. You truly make a difference! #WorldVetNurseDay #ThankYouVetNurses #AnimalHeroes

🎉Puppy School Graduation 🎉 Congratulations Mocha, Onyx, Phoebe and Hades for completing puppy school at Para Hills Veterinary Clinic. These superstars have been amazing and have all come a long way these past 4 weeks learning new skills and puppy manners. Our next class is on Tuesday night the 22nd of October 7pm to 8pm for puppies aged 8-12 weeks of age. Availability is limited so get in quick by calling the clinic on 82584838.

We are excited to announce we have not one but TWO new staff members! Please welcome Erin & Briony 🐾👩🏼‍⚕️ Erin: She has just joined us as an animal attendant. “I’m Excited to embark on this journey as a veterinary nurse! I can’t wait to build strong relationships with our team, patients, and clients. My passion for working with animals has only grown through my volunteer experiences, and I’m thrilled to turn that passion into a career. When I’m not at the clinic, you can find me at the beach, camping with my family, or enjoying adventures with my dog, Beau. Traveling is a big love of mine!” Briony: You may of seen Briony around the clinic already. She is a qualified Veterinary Nurse. “I’m thrilled to strengthen my skills and learn new ones while working alongside such amazing people. My passion for animal science and care drives me to help give our furry friends a voice.” Fun fact: I’m also a ballet dancer! 🩰 I’m looking forward to the journey ahead! #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #vetlife #veterinary

🐾 Is Your Cat Feeling Stressed? 🐾 Just like us, our feline friends can experience stress and anxiety. Even if it’s due to a move, a new pet, or even changes in routine, it’s important to recognise the signs and offer some comfort. Here are a few tips to help your kitty feel more relaxed and secure: Create a Safe Space: Set up a quiet, cozy spot where your cat can retreat and feel safe. A soft bed or a high perch can work wonders! Maintain Routine: Try to keep feeding times and playtimes consistent. Cats thrive on routine, and it can help them feel more secure. Calming Products: Consider using pheromone diffusers or calming treats designed for cats. They can help ease anxiety and promote relaxation (Feliway) Gentle Affection: Spend quality time with your kitty and offer gentle pets and soothing words. Sometimes, a little love goes a long way! If you notice ongoing signs of stress, such as changes in behavior or appetite, don’t hesitate to consult with your vet. They can provide additional guidance and support. Let’s keep our fur babies happy and healthy! 🐱💖 #CatCare #StressFreeCats #HappyPets

Traveling with Your Dog: Tips for a Smooth Ride! 🐾🚗 Featuring Rosie & Albie Just like us, some dogs are born travelers, while others might find trips a bit stressful. Even if it's a quick trip to the vet or a longer journey, watch out for signs of anxiety or motion sickness such as excessive drooling, panting, restlessness, or even vomiting. Sometimes, just the thought of getting in the car can set off these symptoms! To help make travel easier for your furry friend: - Gradually adapting them: Start with short, positive car trips and reward them for calm behavior. If travel anxiety continues to be a challenge, don’t hesitate to talk to your vet for more advice. With a bit of preparation, you can help your dog enjoy the ride! 🚙🐶💕 #DogTravel #PetCare #TravelTips #HappyTravels

Mila visited us for her yearly blood test. Mila and Sharni have known each other since Mila was 8 weeks old and she is over 6 years old now! 🐾 Mila is required to have yearly blood tests as she’s on regular medication. 💊 So… 🩸 Why do pets need blood tests? - Our pets are unable to tell us when they feel ill. Regular health checks, worming and a healthy diet are all very important; however, these can’t always tell how their internal organs are performing. What are we testing for? - A blood test helps to provide an understanding of their organs and immune system. It also can help detect the presence of disease. Commonly these tests are looking at the function of the liver, kidneys and pancreas. How often do I need to do these tests? - It is highly recommended that a blood test is performed before an anaesthetic, especially if we are concerned. - A yearly screen is recommended as a part of your pets' regular health check. Don’t forgot those pets that are 7 & over are considered “senior” so it is especially important! #parahillsvet #parahillsvetsa #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsveterinaryclinic #vet #vetlife #vetmed #veterinary #bloodtest #bloodtests #bloodtest💉 #bloodtesting

When Trudy meets Dogtor Trudy. It was love at first sight. 🥰

REMINDER SEPTEMBER SPECIAL! 🪥🦷 We are doing free dental checks with our fantastic nurses. This special is available for Cats and Dogs! During this visit the nurse will: 👩🏼‍⚕️ - Examine your pets teeth and give them a grade. - Provide an estimate for their dental procedure Once this has been done you will receive a gift voucher of $100 (this is to be used for their dental) T&Cs: *Once grade has been done it is only valid for 60 days* *Gift voucher is valid for 30 days from the day on receiving* *This promotion is for Cats and Dogs only!*

Paws up if you’re happy it’s the weekend 🐾 Little Joe is very excited to have finished his puppy vaccinations 🐶 #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #parahillsvet

🎉puppy school graduation 🎉 A huge congratulations to Frankie, Ella, Trudy, Minnie and Boofy who completed puppy school at para hills on Tuesday night. These smart and cute puppies passed puppy school with flying colours and have had a ball learning new tricks to get the most amount of treats from their owners🦴 If you are interested in puppy school our next class is on Tuesday night the 13th of August and we still have some availability however it is limited so get in quick.

Help me find a new home! This poor girl was dumped at the clinic about 10 days ago and we have been trying ever since to find out if anyone is missing her, but sadly nobody has claimed her. So now it is time to look for a home of her own! Meet Pumpkin! Pumpkin is an absolute snuggle bug! We struggle to get any photos because every time we approach her she rolls on the ground and wants tummy rubs, and pats, and rubs under the chin! While we have noise, and dogs barking, and people coming and going she just looks up, rolls on the ground and kneads biscuits in the air with her paws!. She would need patience to be introduced to another cat as she does not seem to like them! Dogs she does not seem to be overly scared of, but also does not seem to like them much. Ideally she would prefer a home where she would not have to share attention, but maybe with time and patience she may learn to like furry family members! During her time at the clinic she has been desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and deflead. She is being rehomed with a $50 rehoming fee which would be put onto her new owners account to be used for her booster vaccination, or the fee would be waived if her new owners are regular clients of ours (or another vet clinic that can vouch for them! - we don't want to make money from her, we just want to ensure she gets a good home! If you are interested please Private message us, or call the clinic during opening hours on ph 82584838.

We need your help to identify this gentleman who has accidentally left behind this gorgeous cat in a cat cage at the front of the clinic. She is not microchipped. We have to assume he forgot her as we would hate to believe that anyone would be cruel enough to dump a cat. We are just hoping it is not a neighbours or someone else’s cat. If you own or know this cat or the gentleman who accidentally left her behind then please either call the clinic on 82584838 or private message us. Thanks in advance for your help. **VIDEO WILL BE ATTACHED BELOW**

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Warning: kiss ambush ‼️ 🐾 Little Zarah was in today for her puppy check with Dr Monique Huffa (and she certainly loves her) 🩺 Zarah is booked in for our puppy preschool classes to help guide her and her pawrents in the right direction with her training! 👩🏼‍🎓 #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #veterinary

🎉CONGRATS TO OUR NEWEST GRADUATES🎉 Treats all round for Massimo, Indy, Yuna and Scout on graduating puppy school 🎓 These adorable pooches have become the best of friends in no time and have loved learning new skills. If you are interested in puppy school our next class is on the 16th of July and we still have some availability however it is limited so get in quick. If you’re interested please contact the clinic on 82584838 and ask for Sarah 👩🏼‍⚕️🐾 #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet

We absolutely love watching our puppy school graduates return 🎓🐾 Not so little Gracie joined us today for her desexing procedure. She was very excited to see Jill who is our practice manager and also one of our puppy school coordinators. Have a speedy recovery Gracie! 🐶🏎️ #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #goldenretrieversofinstagram #goldenretriever #parahillsvet #veterinary #vetlife

We have organised something special for those that have an appointment with us on Saturday. Mothers Day is this weekend and for majority of us our pets are our fur babies 🌻 A huge thankyou to @dough_able for supplying the cookies! If you wanted to give them a follow that would appreciated! 🍪🧑🏻‍🍳 #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa

🎉CONGRATS TO OUR NEWEST GRADUATES🎉 the biggest congratulations to Tank, Spud, Saskia and Maizey on graduating puppy school at Para Hills Vet. These amazing pups all passed with flying colours and have grown so much not only in personality but in size too 😅❤️ The next puppy school class is on Tuesday the 14th of May so book in your pooches quickly 🐶

🎓Congratulations🎓 Meet our newest puppy graduates: Skye, Sandy and Simba. Well done to you all, it was wonderful to watch all your pups grow and learn so much over the last few weeks!! We wish them the best for the future. 🐶🎉

Meet Finlay, He belongs to Nurse Ashleigh but after being adopted it became apparent he wasn’t well. We then discovered he had developed FIP. What is FIP? Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is caused by a coronavirus (not COVID19!) that doesn’t cause any issues in the majority of cats who have it, but very rarely in young cats can make them very sick. This means your cat can’t “catch” FIP but can “develop” it if they already have coronavirus and unfortunately, we can’t predict which cats will develop it. If you have a young cat or kitten who is very flat and has a high temperature, FIP is on our list of possible causes. It is frustrating to diagnose because there is no one test that can tell us your cat has it for sure, and until recently it was unfortunately considered a “death sentence” for cats as we couldn’t treat it. The silver lining of COVID19 for our cats was the development of antivirals for coronaviruses! This makes FIP very treatable but unfortunately still extremely expensive. Early treatment is key though – we are very lucky to now be able to treat this awful disease! Attached below are photos of Finlay before and after treatment. He has grown into quite a character. 🐱🐈

🎓PUPPY GRADUATION🎓 Congratulations to our newest lot of puppy school graduates. Well done Cadbury, River, Otis and Gracie you all learnt so much and can’t wait to watch you all grow in beautiful dogs. Our next puppy school will be run on Tuesday the 9th of April. We are looking for pups between 8-12weeks of age. If you have or know anyone who has a puppy get them to give Jill or Sarah a call on 82583848 or email the clinic info.parahillsvet@gmail.com

We are all wishing you a happy and safe Easter Holidays! We will see you all again on Tuesday 2nd of April 🩺 Please make sure you call the emergency centres for their advice first! SASH Small Animal Specialist Hospital 99 Rundle St, Kent Town SA 5067 Open 24 hours Phone: (08) 8133 5300 AAERC Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre 119 Anzac Highway, Kurralta Park SA 5037 Phone: 08 8371 0333 Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital - Small Animal Building E40 Roseworthy Campus University of Adelaide, Mudla Wirra Rd, Roseworthy SA 5371 Phone: (08) 8313 1999

A quick reminder that we will be closed this year for the Easter long weekend. Emergency Veterinary clinics are available for you (if you require them) SASH Small Animal Specialist Hospital 99 Rundle St, Kent Town SA 5067 Open 24 hours Phone: (08) 8133 5300 AAERC Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre 119 Anzac Highway, Kurralta Park SA 5037 Phone: 08 8371 0333 Roseworthy Veterinary Hospital - Small Animal Building E40 Roseworthy Campus University of Adelaide, Mudla Wirra Rd, Roseworthy SA 5371 Phone: (08) 8313 1999

Meet Ivy, Those who know Nurse Jade you will also know she loves her Dachshunds (also known as a sausage dog). Owning a Dachshund comes with a lot of responsibility and special care needs to be taken with their spines.. What started out as very mild back pain lead to a CT scan 15 days ago which revealed a severe disc compression in her neck. She was diagnosed with Cervical IVDD (intervertebral disc disease). Ivy has unfortunately had to undergo major surgery on her spine at a specialist hospital. How she was still able to walk the entire time was unbelievable! We are pleased to hear that Ivy is (at the moment) pain free. She does however have a long road to recovery. Best of luck Ivy! We love you 🩺💙

We are now stocking dog friendly chocolate! 🐶 Just in time for Easter! Just because you can enjoy your chocolate egg why can’t your dog enjoy it with you! Reminder! 🍫 Chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures and even death if ingested by your pet. - Theobromine is the compound in chocolate that causes issues with our pets. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is if ingested by your pet. #easter

Happy World Sleep Day! Let’s see your pets in their favourite sleeping position 💤 Photo credit: https://loyalistlife.com/helpful-resources/world-sleep-day

We are excited to share we have a new Veterinarian! (However you may of already seen him around) Meet Simon pronounced (Shimon) He is a recent graduate from the University of Adelaide with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree 🩺 A bit about Simon - He is from Japan 🇯🇵 - He knew wanted to be a Vet from a young age - He grew up with Rabbits and Hamsters 🐹 - He enjoys Volleyball, hiking and photography - His favourite animal is a Hedgehog 🦔 Please make sure you make him feel welcome!

Is anyone missing this lovely lady? Has been receiving urgent medical treatment and we need to find her owner! This beautiful, friendly and very affectionate cat came to us with a very deceased kitten stuck in her birthing canal. Poor girl was in a lot of pain! She is not microchipped but is so loving that we know that someone has loved her at some stage. Before anyone judges her being undesexed it is possible that she went missing before she was old enough to be desexed. If this girl is yours please call us on 82584838 or pm the page of we are closed, and if not please share so we can find her owners! Also keep an eye out for a litter of newborn kittens- it is possible that she has had some somewhere, and unfortunately she is too unwell to go back to where she was found ( cats are great mothers who will go back to their kittens). Found in Para Hills area.

Today we bid farewell to one of our long term nurses, Mikaela. Mikaela has been with us for ten years, since leaving school and travelling from the country to the city. Through that time she has achieved her vet nursing certificate and won the hearts, trust and admiration of her co-workers, clients and pets. She is a young woman who knows what is right and always strives to do the best by everyone. She is an amazing vet nurse, awesome puppy school instructor, she is a kind gentle soul who looks after all those around her. In recent years she has become the mother of two gorgeous girls and is also an amazing and thoughtful mother. Happily for Mikaela she is moving back to Port Lincoln to be closer to her family, sadly for us we are going to miss her terribly… and really Port Lincoln is not that far for her to commute each day for work …. Is it? Anyway we thank Mikaela for her years of service with us, and wish her well in her future endeavours. The next clinic will be lucky to have her! Goodbye Mik!

🐶🐾PUPPY SCHOOL GRADUATES🐾🐶 A big congratulations to our first adorable puppy school graduates of 2024 ✨Arlo, Alfie and Nala✨ These 3 pups have successfully passed puppy school and have come such a long way since the start of the 4 weeks. Our next puppy school class will be held on March the 12th here at Para Hills Vet Clinic on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7pm-8pm for 4 weeks. If you have a puppy who is 8 weeks old or know anyone who is getting a puppy shortly please call us on 82584838 and speak to Jill or Sarah about securing your spot 🩺

Little Mable catching some rays after her desexing procedure today 😎⛅️

Bravery award 🎉 Miss Ava was given her Bravery award today. As she unfortunately she needed X-rays on her feet. 🐾 Ava was soo excited to see her favourite person Senior Nurse Sharni 👩🏼‍⚕️ She’s hopefully on the road to recovery 🎉 #bostonterriersofinstagram #bostonterrier #bostonterriers #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #parahillsvet #veterinary #vetlife #award

We had this very poorly stray turtle come into the clinic by a member of the public after being found caught by fishing wire. After x-rays were completed, it became apparent that a fishhook was stuck. Please be mindful when fishing to take your hooks with you otherwise this is unfortunate the outcome.

We have some good news! 🎉 We now have F3 cat vaccines in stock! Those that were on our waiting list please check your text messages as they have all been sent. Please contact the clinic on 82584838 to arrange an appointment! Photo credit: https://www.westchestervetmedcenter.com/site/blog/2021/08/16/cat-rabies-vaccine

This is the smile of someone that had cruciate surgery only 5 weeks ago. 🐶 Indi initially came in 5 weeks ago for her cruciate surgery and has been having her remedial massage treatments every week and I can report she is doing amazing!! Nurse Tessa is responsible for all our post cruciate recovery. This can be a long process however remedial massage and strict instructions have definitely helped and she’s on the road to full recovery 🩺💛

🟠 GAP ONLY IS LIVE! 🟠 We are pleased to announce we have partnered with GAPONLY. What is this you may ask.. GapOnly® is a simpler pet insurance payment service. It allows pet parents with a policy from a GapOnly pet insurance partner to claim on the spot and only pay the gap (the different between the vet’s invoice and the eligible claim benefit under their policy). This has become a much simpler process. What do we need from you? 1: Your policy number: This will be a code you will receive when you start your pet insurance. 2: Your insurance company: eg: RSPCA & Woolworths 3: Your time: After your visit it can take some time to process as it is done externally with the GAPONLY team. Majority of claims only take 10 mintues to process. For more information please go onto their website: https://gaponly.com.au

All of the staff here at the Para Hills Vet Clnic want to wish you all a Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻 Just a reminder that we will be open again Wednesday 27th December at 7am. We will see you all then! 🩺

Double the trouble 👯‍♀️ These two girls joined us last night and came dressed to impress in their Christmas outfits 🎅🏻 Dr Alanna couldn’t miss the opportunity for a photo shoot 👩🏼‍⚕️ #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #Cavaliers #cavlife #Christmas #christmasshopping #chrsitmasiscoming

Meet River.. She decided that she needed the chocolate more than her humans did and ate TWO blocks 🍫😲.. This is rivers guilty face.. 😬 We did need to induce vomiting to ensure she wouldn’t digest any of it #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #staffordshire #staffysofadelaide #staffy #christmastime #christmastree

It's that time of the year again! 🎄🎅🏻 We are so excited to annouce we have our annual Chrismtas Hampers back again! There are TWO hampers once again this year. ONE DOG - WORTH OVER $250 ONE CAT - WORTH OVER $200 Now for the twist... Everyone that comes into the clinic for an appoinment or even to purchase a product between December 21st and January 4th will go into the running. However you will get a bonus entry for posting your pet on this post and also sharing this post aswell! - Come into the clinic (ONE ENTRY) - Post your pet (ONE ENTRY) - Share this post (ONE ENTRY) that means you have THREE chances to win!! We would like to thank the companies that help make this possible. - HillS Pet Nutrition - Kong Australia - Bravecto - Elanco - Mars Petcare (greenies) - Virbac - Wagg and Purr Goodluck! 🐾🩺👩🏼‍⚕️ #hillspetfoodsa #hills #bravecto #kongaustralia #greenies #frankgreen #waggandpurr #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #vetlife #veterinary

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Charlotte 🐾

Did someone say treat? 🙃🧐 Rosie came in with her mum Trainee Nurse Sarah for her vaccination and decided she wanted all the treats #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #maremma #maremmasheepdog #vet #veterinary #photo #photooftheday

ATTENTION ✨ To all the clients that get medication which needs to be ordered in advance from a compounded pharmacy this includes but no limited to: - Methimazole - Trazadone - Trilostane ALL MEDICATION ORDERS MUST BE PLACED BEFORE 10th OF DECEMBER!!! (This Saturday) Please make sure you call immediately to order!

Hi all, we need your help to try and identify this lady! We think she has accidentally left her two litters of kittens and cage at our vet clinic! We are of course worried about the health of the mumma cats too! If you know this woman can you please private message the page so we can contact her. There is also a photo of the car she drives in the photos. Please no negative comments, Dr Trudy

WE'RE ONLY HUMAN and we have taken the pledge 👩🏼‍⚕️🤝 We are more than proud to be supporting the ‘We are only human’ campaign by displaying this poster in the clinic. In September of 2021 at only 33 years of age, Veterinarian Dr Sophie Putland tragically took her own life after all the pressure and client abuse became too much. Sophie’s legacy was founded by Dr Putland family to raise awareness of current issues within the Veterinary industry and their goal is to help to reduce the suicide rate. Posters are displayed in clinics all over Australia asking people to take the pledge and help out Veterinary Superheroes 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️ WE'RE ONLY HUMAN @sophies.legacy If you want to take the pledge follow the link below: https://sophieslegacy.com/campaigns/only-human #sophieslegacy #vet #vetlife #veterinary #VeterinaryClinic #veterinarymedicine #parahillsvet

Today is Veterinary Nurse and Technician Awareness Day. Today is Vet Nurse Day! A day to thank and celebrate our nurses, and all the vet nurses out there who give their heart and souls to the job. I am one of the luckiest people to be working with the amazing team of nurses at Para Hills Vet Clinic. I'm not sure that people realise just how much vet nurses do within a clinic. Yes, they do answer phones and greet people at reception, and yes they do help hold pets in consultations. But they also do so much more. It is the vet nurse who comforts and hugs patients, it is the vet nurse who feeds and walks patients after surgery. It is the nurses who monitor the anesthetic and stay with their patients for the entire wake-up process. It is their face that the pet sees when they first awake. It is the nurses who make sure they are comfortable, feed them, walk them, and arrange their medications. They assist with taking x-rays and looking after wildlife. It is like the nurses are the ones so in tune with their patients that they are the ones who notice all the details with our hospitalised patients, they know which ones like to be held or patted or the ones that need extra time, or extra cuddles. They know who likes chicken for lunch, and they know where to find the tastiest blossoms for wild injured birds. They will go across to the shop to get apple or parsley for a fussy rabbit and they will warm up the rugs so their patients stay warm. They will dim the lights for a scared cat. Seriously, vet nurses are the most amazing and multi-talented people you will ever meet!. 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️ Thank you so much for all the hard work! - Dr Trudy

Watch out for grass seeds this Summer and Spring! 🌞 Grass seeds often lodge themselves into the paws, ears and eyes of dogs, cats and even rabbits! 🐶🐱🐰 How do grass seeds effect my animal? Grass seeds will generally start their journey when they get caught in your dog's coat during a walk or play in long grass. From there, they are then able to penetrate the skin and if undetected and then can travel to various areas of the body. Grass seeds carry infection through the skin and into the body and will generally cause a painful swelling and an abscess in your dog may occur. Symptoms to look out for - Swelling, often with a ‘weeping’ hole - Excessive licking or chewing of toes and feet - Shaking head or scratching ear - Ears are painful to touch ear - Squinting or rubbing eye - Swollen eye with or without discharge It is important to be vigilant during the late spring and summer months when there is a greater risk of grass seed problems. How do you prevent grass seed infections? - Keep your grass and weeds under control at home with regular maintenance. - Avoid long grass when taking your pet for a walk. - Keep long-haired dogs groomed, particularly around their feet and ears. - After each walk, inspect your dog and remove any grass seeds. Don't forget to check in between and under toes and also ears! If you are concerned at all please contact the clinic directly on 08 82584838! 🐾

Labour Day Public Holiday ✨ We will be closed on Monday the 2nd of October for the Public Holiday. We will return on Tuesday 3rd of October from 7am! The Emergency centres will be open if you need! SASH Small Animal Specialist Hospital 99 Rundle St, Kent Town SA 5067 Open 24 hours Phone: (08) 8133 5300 AAERC Adelaide Animal Emergency & Referral Centre 119 Anzac Highway, Kurralta Park SA 5037 Phone: 08 8371 0333

Garden update! 👩🏼‍🌾🪴 Jill has been very busy taking care of our vegetable garden. The rabbits and guinea pigs have given their tick of approval ✅ #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet

We’ve had an unusual visitor today, a female Perentie monitor to see Dr Monique! Isn’t she impressive! Owned by a permitted client. 🦎

Traineeship alert! 🚨‼️ We are so excited to announce that Sarah has signed up for a traineeship with us! In 3 years time she will be a Qualified Veterinary Nurse! We are so beyond excited to watch Sarah’s skills grow over the next few years! Congratulations Sarah! 💙👩🏼‍⚕️

🌟 REMEDIAL MASSAGE 🌟 Meet Della 🐾 This beautiful 6 year old German Shepherd came into have her remedial message with Nurse Tessa. If you’re interested in Remedial Massage for your fury friend call us on 82584838 and book an appointment with Tessa! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️ #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #germanshepherdsofinstagram #germanshepherd

How Oakley feels about going under anaesthetic for his desexing procedure 🥹👅 #australianshepherd #vet #desexing #parahillsvet

Dogtor Ellie is ready to see you now! 👩‍⚕️🐶 Little Ellie joined us tonight for her 2nd puppy injections. Don't forget puppies have their own vaccine schedule! As per the WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) they need them done at 8, 12 then 16 weeks. 🐾 #puppy #puppylove #puppylife #veterinaryclinic #veterinarymedicine #puppiesofinstagram #parahillsveterinaryclinic #veterinarylife #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #border #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Sharni 🐾

Our vegetable patch 🥦🥕🥬 We are excited to share we have our own vegetable garden! As we are seeing many more of little pocket pets (rabbits and Guinea pigs), Jill has spent many hours creating our own patch. 👩🏼‍🌾 We currently have: - carrots - bok choy - lettuce - kale - parsley And many more to come! #vet #veterinary #garden #vegetables #rabbits #rabbitsofinstagram #guineapigsofinstagram #guineapig

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Sheridan 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Alierah 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Cara 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Dr Alanna 🐾

Did someone say puppies 🤷🏼‍♀️🐾 These 7 beautiful Maltese X puppies came into the clinic to have their first vaccination µochips. They were all so brave considering the size of them 🤭🥔 #parahillsveterinaryclinic #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #veterinary #vetlife #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #puppylife #maltese #maltesepuppy #malteselovers #malteseofficial

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Olivia 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Tessa 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Sarah 🐾

Did anyone else see our celebrity? 🤭🐾 If you want to check out the article have a look at the Yellow Pages AU page 🩺

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Sabrina🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Ash 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Jade 🐾

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is Jenny 🐾

Don’t Forget to Lift the lip! 🦷🪥 Do you check your pet’s teeth at home regularly? Gently lifting your pet’s lip to monitor for tartar build up on teeth, inflammation around the gums or bad breath can greatly improve your pet’s dental health. Early detection of periodontal disease, daily homecare and regular professional cleaning is the best way to keep our beloved pet’s teeth and mouth healthy. For more information about your pet’s dental health, contact us on 82584838 to book a dental health check today! 🐶🐱🐰 #im3 #vet

This beautiful kitty is at our clinic and looking for it’s owners. Brought in by a member of the public and currently is receiving treatment for injuries. 🐾🩺 Please contact the clinic on 8258 4838 if this baby belongs to you!

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. Next up is ABBY 🐾

NEW TRAINEE VET NURSES 🐾 We are very excited to share that both Olivia and Abby have both signed up to a traineeship and are enrolled at TAFESA to become Qualified Veterinary Nurses 🩺 Congratulations ladies! 🥳

A massive congratulations to our very own Dr David Monaghan. Who has officially grauated from the University of Adelaide and we couldn't be more excited for him. 🎉🎊 #graduate #graduation2023 #graduacion #vet #para #hills #parahillsvet #ParaHills #dogtor #doctor #doctors

ITS TIME TO MEET THE TEAM 🥼🩺 Each week we will introduce one staff member that you may have seen around before. We are going to begin with Dr David Monaghan 🩺 #parahillsvet #vetlife #veterinary #dogtor #doctor #parahillsvetclinic

Meet little Butterscotch🐭 He came into the clinic today with our Nurse Abby for a checkup from his respiratory infection. He is doing much better and is on the road to recovery 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️ #parahillsvet #parahillsvetsa #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsveterinaryclinic #veterinary #veterinaryclinic #veterinarymedicine #ratsofinstagram #rat

Meet Dogter Callie 🐾🩺 She came into the clinic to help all our Vets with their consultations today 👩🏼‍⚕️ #parahillsvetclinic #parahillsvetsa #vet #parahillsvet #blueheelersofinstagram #blueheeler

So.. who is smiling more? Lexi or Dr Monique?

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS! We are wrapping things up for our Christmas break! 🎁🎄🎅🏻 Please remember if your pet is sick, injured or eaten something they shouldn’t emergency centres are available! Emergency 24/7 Veterinary Clinics ⭐️ Please remember to call them! ⭐️ • SASH: 99 Rundle street, Kent Town 5067 Phone: 8133 5300 • AEC: 102 Magill Road, Norwood 5067 Phone: 8362 1722 • AAERC: 119 Anzac Highway, Kurralta Park 5037 Phone: 8371 0333 We all hope you have safe Christmas 🎅🏻🎄🐾

* REMINDER * We are coming up to the Christmas Holiday break. Please ensure you have organised all of your pets needs. This includes food and medications. All orders MUST be placed before the 22nd of December as we are unable to place one again after Christmas ✨ #Christmas #christmas #christmas2022 #veterinary #veterinarylife #veterinaryclinic #veterinarysurgery #veterinarymedicine #parahillsvet #parahillsvetsa #parahillsvetclinic #checklist #santa #holiday #holidays

Christmas Hampers 2022 🎄 This year we are very fortunate to have multiple hampers! Please head over to our Facebook page to enter! #giveaway #vet #veterinary

VET NURSES DAY 2022 🩺 Today is Vet Nurse Day! A day to thank and celebrate our nurses, and all the vet nurses out there that give their heart and souls to the job. I am one of the very luckiest to be working with the amazing team of nurses that are at Para Hills Vet Clinic. I'm not sure that people realise just how much vet nurses do within a clinic. Yes they do answer phones and greet people at reception, yes they do help hold pets in consultations. But they also do so much more. It is vet nurse who comforts and hugs patients, it is vet nurse who feeds and walks patients after surgery. It is the nurses who monitor the anaesthetic, and stay with their patient for the entire wake up process. It is their face that the pet sees when they first awake. It is the nurses who make sure they are comfortable, feed them, walk them and arrange their medications. They assist with taking x-rays and looking after wildlife. It is like the nurses are the ones so in tune with their patients that they are the ones who notice all the details with our hospitalised patients, they know which ones like to be held or patted or the ones that need extra time, or extra cuddles. They know who likes chicken for lunch, and they know where to find the tastiest blossums for wild injured birds. They will go across to the shop to get apple or parsley for a fussy rabbit and they will warm up the rugs so their patients stay warm. They will dim the lights for a scared cat. Seriously, vet nurses are the most amazing and multi-talented people you will ever meet!. 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️ - Dr Trudy

Little Remy joined us tonight for her last puppy vaccinations 🥹🐶 Swipe to see the aftermath of her not getting the treat quick enough 🤭 #boxersofadelaide #boxerpuppy #parahillsvet #vet #dogsofinstagram #vetclinic

Happy Wednesday from our Golden boys! They were very excited to show us their toys 🩺🥹 #vet #goldenretrieversofinstagram #parahillsvet #goldenretriever #veterinary #vetlife

Sharni the beautiful Jack Russell X came in yesterday for a surgical procedure and met our Nurse Sharni. 🐾🩺 It was love at first sight ✨🤩 #vet #vetlife #parahillsvet #veterinary

AMWRRO 🐬🦭🐟 Today is the day that all staff are in our pyjamas to raise money for AMWRRO (Australian Marine Wildlife research and rescue organisation). If you wish to donate we are accepting donations at our reception otherwise you can contact AMWRRO directly. - Can you spot our very own Dr Alanna Knight? 👩🏼‍⚕️ http://www.amwrro.org.au/get-involved/donate-to-amwrro #marine #marinewildlife #vet #parahillsvet #veterinary

PYJAMA DAY FRIDAY! To celebrate the end of winter approaching, and to raise some money for AMWRO the staff this friday will be wearing their pyjamas to work!. If you are visiting us this friday be prepared to see some bright and colourful clothing choices at the clinic this friday!. If you would like to donate to AMWRO, the Australian Marine Wildlife Rescue Organisation based here in SA then bring your loose change to donate this friday and be prepared to have a laugh!

Sammy 🐰 Little Sammy visited us to see Dr Jo for a sore eye. He was sent home with eye ointment to help. Sammy never misses an opportunity for a photo shoot 📸🐰 #vet #parahillsvet #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbit #rabbitlife #petsofinstagram #pet #camera #photo #photooftheday #parahillsvet

Introducing Jackie 🌸 This beautiful greyhound belongs to our very own Trainee Nurse Abby! Jackie joined us here in the clinic for an infected toenail ☹️ She definitely loves being a model when she visits the clinic! 🐾 #greyhound #greyhoundsofinstagram #greyhoundrescue #gap #vet #parahillsvet #veterinary

Good home wanted! Hi, I’m an aviary escapee! Actually I am very good at escaping out of lots of different cages! I don’t like hands, I don’t like people much either. I have been hoping that someone may be missing me, but nobody has claimed me and I am very lonely without having any budgie friends. If anybody can offer this gorgeous girl an aviary home with some budgie friends then please call the clinic on 8258 4838 and speak to Tiana.

Introducing Willow 🌻🩺 Miss Willow joined us this week for her desexing procedure. She was so brave and wanted a photoshoot with Nurse Maddi 🐾 #vet #parahillsvet #veterinary #vetlife

Hello My name is Jason and I am looking for my forever home. 🏡 I am a good boy that's had a rough start to life as I was found being attacked by magpies and sustained quite a bad injury to my head. Thanks to the love and care of the nurses and vets however, I am on the road to making a full recovery. Unfortunately even though my head is healing I may never regrow my head feathers so I need to find someone that will love me with or without my crest. I am a talkative boy who loves to whistle and sing and have a conversation from my cage but I'm not sure about being picked up and handled just yet. With time and patience I may become hand tame but at the moment I prefer the safety of my cage over cuddles. I have been keeping the clinic dogs company in the office while I have been healing so being around dogs doesn't bother me however cats and other birds are scary and make me feel unsafe. My new family will need to be able to provide love, patience and understanding as I get use to my new environment and start to trust new people. They also need to be aware that I may need on going medical treatment in the future due to the nature of my head injures. The nurses would love to have a chat with you about whether or not we would be a good match. If you would like to meet me and think you can give me a forever home, please ask them to organise a meet up. I look forward to meeting you soon 🦜