Desexing

Surgery is performed every weekday at Orange Vet Hospital. Please ring us on (02) 6361 8388 to make an appointment or to speak with us regarding any enquiries about this procedure for your pet.

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.

Dentistry

We offer free dental checks!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Puppy Preschool

The first 16 weeks of a puppy’s life are critical in terms of teaching good behaviours and socialisation with humans and other dogs. OVH nurse Rosie runs our Puppy Pre-School.

Rosie is a Delta accredited dog trainer passionate about dog training and behaviour. Her aim 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.

Ring us at (02) 6361 8388 for information about our Puppy Classes.

AQIS Accreditation

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. John Mason is our accredited AQIS vet who 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. We also host a visiting eye specialist who consults in Orange monthly.

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 a special interest in this adjunct to 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.

OVH vet 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

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.

Wellness Programs

Supported programs for pet weight loss, diabetic management, seniors programs and behavioural issues. Orange Vet Hospital is proud to have the only veterinary nurse in Orange accredited in DELTA Dog Training. This is a method of training dedicated to promoting best practice and scientifically proven, reward based training techniques.

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

After Hours

We offer 24/7 after hours service for our clients in the event of the unexpected or emergency situation