Experienced,
Empathetic Small
Animal Veterinary
Care in Virginia,
Adelaide
Preventive Care
General Health Checks
Skin Conditions
Desexing & Microchipping
Surgical Services
Medicine
Let's work together to
optimise your pet's health
10+ years of experience
Backed by ongoing professional development, we’re confident handling simple to complex cases across every one of our services.
Adaptive care
We give you flexibility in treatment decisions, providing options based on your pet’s needs and your budget.
Genuine connections
Just as important as the human-animal bond, we believe in lasting relationships with our clients – many whom we consider friends.
Respectful compassion
We care for every animal like it’s our own, and make sure you feel safe choosing the best options for yourself as well as your pets. Above all, we promote respect for pets, their owners and our team.
Walking beside you on the
pet ownership journey
Pet ownership is an incredibly rewarding journey. But along with the joy comes inevitable headaches and heartaches. From their first days in the world to a peaceful ending, we’re here for you every moment.
We view pet health as an interconnected web between us, you, and your pets. One where we respect the human-animal bond, where our care and empathy extends beyond our patient to you as an owner.
A relationship where we share the responsibility to work together respectfully, working hard to get the best outcome for you and your pet.
“I have a level of faith in Jo from Virginia Veterinary that I’ve never had in any other vet clinic. Her experience and understanding makes it possible to do the rescue work that we do.”
Gloria Lindenbauer, Lucky Little Paws Rescue and Adoption
Happy Clients
“Never before have we had a vet that goes over and above the way Virginia Veterinary does. Other vets care, but they are next level.”
Annette Gill
Pet Hub
Helpful resources to keep your dog or cat happy and healthy.
It’s essential to know the difference between situations that need immediate veterinary care, and those where you can wait at home.
As a new kitten owner, one of the most important steps in giving them a healthy start to life is the right vaccinations.
You’ve brought home your new best friend – congratulations! Now it’s time to make sure your new puppy receives the right vaccinations.
Aural Haematomas in Pets 🐾👂
Have you noticed your pet’s ear suddenly looking swollen, puffy or like a little balloon?
It could be an aural haematoma — a pocket of blood that forms inside the ear flap, often after vigorous head shaking, trauma or scratching.
Common signs include:
🐶 A swollen, soft or firm ear flap
🐱 Frequent head shaking or scratching
👂 Redness, warmth or tenderness
😟 Discomfort when the ear is touched
Aural haematomas are often associated with an underlying ear problem, such as an ear infection, allergies, parasites or irritation. Treating the underlying cause is important to help prevent the problem from returning.
❌ Don’t try to drain the swelling at home.
If you notice a swollen ear, book an appointment with your veterinarian so they can examine the ear and recommend the most appropriate treatment.
Early attention can help keep your pet more comfortable and reduce the risk of long-term changes to the ear. ❤️
If your pet has a swollen ear, give us a call today!
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🐾Queen of the fancy paws🐾
Let’s give each other something to smile about on this rainy day and share your pets fanciest poses below. 👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Last week we celebrated our 2nd Birthday!! 🎁 🥳 🎂
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✨NOT ALL WOUNDS ARE THE SAME ✨
While many wounds heal quickly, some become chronic wounds that need extra veterinary care.
A wound may struggle to heal because of:
🐾 Infection
🐾 Licking or chewing
🐾 Constant movement over joints
🐾 Poor blood supply
🐾 Dead tissue or debris in the wound
🐾 Underlying health conditions
When this happens, simply waiting or applying home remedies might not enough. Your veterinarian may need to clean the wound surgically to remove unhealthy tissue and treat infection or potentially perform regular wound care and bandage changes.
Sometimes the skin is so damaged that wounds cannot be closed and so we treat them differently, with healing happening via secondary intention. This can be a lengthy process. It is essential during wound management to follow your vets instructions so that we can ensure the best outcome.
🚩GRAPHIC WARNING🚩 In the comments below we will post some progress pictures of a recent case we have managed dealing with a severe open wound. Through the combined efforts of his dedicated owners and our team, his wounds have healed and he is back to his happy self. ... See MoreSee Less
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