Small Animal Services

We believe in embracing modern technology to enable the best service for our patients.

The combined clinical experience of our veterinarians is complemented by a range of diagnostic aids including radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, electrocardiography and in-house clinical pathology.

We have ready access to specialist referral services and Orange Veterinary Hospital hosts veterinary opthalmologists Dr Cameron Whittaker & Dr Jeff Smith who provide a monthly visiting service to the Orange region.

We also host Dr Genevieve Liebich from Central West Rehabilitation bi-monthly in our custom build Rehab Clinic space.

Visit our Referral page for more information: Referrals | Orange Vet Hospital

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Dog Cam Vet Visit – a dog’s point of view

Ever wondered how your pet feels about a visit to the vet? Follow Bondy on his exploration of a busy vet hospital

What happens when cats visit

See what happens when we give a cat an annual examination and find out how you can make the experience the best for you, your cat and your vet.

Desexing

Desexing, the surgical procedure to make an animal incapable of breeding, is the most common surgery performed at our veterinary hospital. This is the best way to reduce the numbers of unwanted litters of puppies and kittens. We recommend desexing for all pets where owners are not wanting to breed. This eliminates unwanted offspring but also makes life easier to manage in the urban environment.

Desexing is a day surgery procedure – pets are ready to go home a few hours after their surgery with detailed advice on how to properly care for your pet at home in the days following surgery. We highly recommend preanaesthetic blood testing, intravenous fluids and additional pain relief for the safest surgical process and recovery.

All animals are treated with kindness and compassion, waking up with heat pads and warm blankets.

Dentistry

We offer free dental checks in August for Dental Month!

Dental hygiene plays in integral part in overall health in our pets. An annual scale and clean is an easy process to great dental hygiene. Please ring us on (02) 6361 8388 to book an appointment

Dental health is very important in your pet. You can examine your dog’s teeth at home and care for them using some simple steps.

Dermatology

Skin and ear problems are one of the most common reasons for dogs and cats to visit a vet. We know how frustrating coping with an itchy pet can be. There are many options to treat and manage these distressing conditions

Microchipping

Microchipping is the best way of ensuring a lost pet finds it way home safely. Microchipping is a simple procedure often done at the time of first vaccinations or desexing. It is very important to update any change of owner details – an incorrect contact phone number makes the chip useless. We love being able to reunite lost pets and their owners quickly – microchips make this simple.

Vaccinations

Vaccinating your pet strengthens immunity against disease and is one of the best insurances for the good health of your puppy, kitten or adult pet. Puppies & kittens need a course of vaccinations from 6 weeks of age and then annually during their life. Vaccination protocols will vary between practices based on the brands used, their research and experience. Our vaccination protocols are developed in line with international and Australian Veterinary Association guidelines.

Pathology

We have a modern, well equipped in-house pathology laboratory enabling us to offer prompt results for a wide range of testing from faecal egg counts to complete body function. Our in-house pathology is supported by fast external laboratory services.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a painless, non- invasive way to assist diagnosis of many conditions. It is most useful for looking at soft internal organs such as the liver, kidney, bladder and heart. We use ultrasound to diagnose pregnancy in companion animals such as dogs and cats and production animals such as horses and cows.

Chemotherapy

Like humans our pets can get different types of cancers. At OVH we work with oncologists to work out the best treatment plan for your pet. Some treatments need to be administered in hospital while others can be administered at home. We make sure your pets are well cared for and monitored closely during these treatments

Artificial Insemination

We can assist with issues that can arise during breeding, pregnancy and delivery. We perform artificial insemination with fresh semen in dogs. We now offer in house progesterone testing delivering prompt results for optimal mating success.

Surgery

Orange Veterinary Hospital provides a large range of routine and emergency surgery services from desexing, orthopaedics, caesarians, laparatomies, soft tissue injury repair through to foal periostal strips

Radiography

We are fully equipped to take radiographs (x-rays) of your pet for diagnostic purposes. We also offer mobile radiography for on farm situations. Radiographs are a very important tool to help us diagnose disease in animals, particularly for conditions involving bones, the chest or abdomen.

Puppy School

The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life are critical in terms of teaching good behaviours and socialisation with humans and other dogs.

The aim of our puppy classes is to start every puppy and their families off on the right paw and set them up for success in their new homes to prevent unwanted behaviours before they even occur.

These classes are popular, and spots fill up quickly, so we recommend enquiring about these classes BEFORE your new addition arrives.

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AQIS – Export compliance for companion animals.

Pets travelling overseas with their owners or being exported must adhere to strict vaccination and health quarantine guidelines which may differ from country to country. Our Vets are experienced in preparing animals for overseas travel and during a consultation can advise you on your needs depending on the country your pet is travelling to.

Specialist Referrals

We refer patients with complex conditions that cannot be treated by us to vets who are specialists in their fields.

Referrals | Orange Vet Hospital

Acupuncture

Acupuncture can assist the body to heal itself by affecting certain physiological changes. Acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasm and cause the release of hormones, such as endorphins (one of the body’s pain control chemicals) and cortisol (a natural steroid). OVH vet John Mason has received further training in this form of traditional medicine.

Rehabilitation

The benefits of physio and rehabilitation work together pre and post operatively. Goals include reducing pain; promoting healing; maintaining muscle mass & promoting muscle development; maintaining & improving joint stability & range of motion; reducing progression of degenerative joint disease and preventing re-injury.

Veterinarian Genevieve Liebich is the only certified canine rehabilitation therapist in the Central West. She works in conjunction with the patient’s veterinarian to achieve the desired outcomes.

Appointments as booked directly with Genevieve. Referrals | Orange Vet Hospital

Tick Prevention and Treatment

Orange Vet Hospital’s Andrew Denman explains how to prevent ticks, where to find them on your dog and what to do if you find a tick on your dog.

Like humans our pets can get different types of cancers. At OVH we work with oncologists to work out the best treatment plan for your pet. Some treatments need to be administered in hospital while others can be administered at home. We make sure your pets are well cared for and monitored closely during these treatments

After Hours

We are open 8.30 – 5.30 each weekday and 8.30-midday on Saturday. One of our Veterinarians are also on-call outside of these opening hours to provide care in those unexpected and emergency situations.

Snake Bites

Watch this before your cat goes outside this summer! How to know if your cat has been bitten by a snake.

Pet Grooming at Lara’s Shear n Shed

We refer our patients for grooming services to Lara’s Shear n Shed. Lara, a qualified vet nurse with over 30 years experience, worked at OVH for some years before launching her Pet Grooming business.

The business in located on the western side of Orange Veterinary Hospital accessible from our car park.

Clients can enjoy the convenience of having their pet vet checked and vaccinated by our vets while staying for grooming with Lara.

Lara (02) 6361 8500

“Wonderful service”

★★★★★

The best most caring vets you will find anywhere, at short notice we were seen by the vet of my choice Dr. John Mason who has cared for all our dogs for years, wonderful service without over the top pricing.

– Leanne, 5-Star Google Review