Fleas out of control

Fleas are out in force this summer because of the warmth and humidity. People complain that flea treatments on their pets are not working, but if the fleas are jumping onto the pet as fast as the treatment is killing them, we can't blame the treatment. Fleas spend most of their lives OFF  dogs or cats, so ...

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Bored?

Andrew has resurrected the old memory game that used to be on the old Hall Vet Surgery website. If the kids are bored, you might buy 5 minutes of peace by directing them to the memory game.    

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What happens when my dog is desexed?

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Peaches came in for her desexing operation this week and bravely showed us what happened. Dr Alex anaesthetised and operated on her. Nurse Cyndle prepared Peaches for surgery and monitored the anaesthetic. Peaches was home in time for tea.  

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AMRRIC Trivia night tickets ON SALE

When? Saturday, February 25, 2012 6.30pm Where? Southern Cross Club Jamison, Cnr Catchpole & Bowman Streets Macquarie Have a heap of fun and raise money to send a team of Canberra veterinarians including Dr Kate and Nurse Geraldine to the Indigenous communities of Utopia in Central Australia to desex and care for their dogs. Make up a ...

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Position Vacant – Veterinary Receptionist – filled!

This position is now filled. We thank all our enthusiastic applicants, and welcome aboard Robyn. Join us in a quiet village setting less than 20 minutes drive from Canberra city centre. Our city clients love the relaxed rural atmosphere and our personalised service. They feel like they are part of a big pet-loving family. We love ...

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Position Vacant – Veterinary Nurse – filled!

This position has now been filled. We thank all our applicants and welcome Lily as our new vet nurse. We are advertising for a qualified (Cert IV) or studying veterinary nurse to fill a casual position, starting immediately. Join us in a quiet village setting less than 20 minutes drive from Canberra city centre. Our city ...

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Welcome to Korie!

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Hall Vet Surgery welcome Korie Hoskinson to our vet nursing team, who joins us from western New South Wales.  

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The Class of 21st December 2011

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Bringing your dog into Tasmania

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Tasmania is the only state in Australia that is free of hydatid tapeworms. And they want to keep it that way. So if you visiting Tasmania with your dog - and several of our clients do - then it is worthwhile reading Tasmania DPI's brochure about Bringing a dog into Tasmania. In short, Before a dog can ...

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Snotty-nosed cats

Snotty-nosed and snuffly cats are difficult to live with. Their owners put up with sneezes and snot all over the house, as well as snuffles and grumbles all day and half the night. The causes of sinusitis and rhinosinusitis are also difficult for vets to diagnose accurately and even more difficult to treat effectively. Inflammation and infection ...

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