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      At Our Veterinary Clinic, Quality And Compassionate Care Guaranteed

      • Dedicated specialist team
      • Excellent quality surgical services
      • Extensive range of soft tissue operative procedure
      • Providing intensive care
      • Routine de-sexing procedures
      General Info

      Microchipping, pathology, puppy school, radiology, surgery, ultrasonography, weight clinic and vaccinations.

      Welcome to Western Suburbs Veterinary Clinic—your local, family-style vet clinic in Townsville. We are a small animal practice promoting the best care for your pets since 1982. Our qualified veterinarians and nurses are passionate about animal health and helping owners sustain that special connection with their pets. Our extensive range of services includes vaccinations and microchipping, puppy preschool, dental care, diagnostic imaging, surgery and more. We are available 24/7 to assist in an animal emergency.

      Animal Behaviour Ambulance Consultations Diagnostic Imaging Endoscopy Final Care Microchipping Pathology Practice Nurses Puppy School / Puppy Training Referrals Repeat Prescriptions Surgery VaccinationFor most people, pets are much-appreciated animal companions that play a very important role in their owners’ lives. We still aim to be a family-style practice attempting to promote the best advice and treatment for your pets with compassion and good humour.

      Western Suburbs Veterinary Clinic is well equipped to provide safe anesthesia and excellent quality surgical services. Dentistry (extraction, scaling and tooth repair) Routine de-sexing procedures Ward reconstruction and skin grafting Extensive range of soft tissue operative procedures Orthopedic surgery

      We see our business as being about helping people support and sustain that bond between themselves and their pet animals.

      Accreditations
      Accreditation badgeDr Helen Tanzer - BVSc (Hons)Accreditation badgeDr Alistair Graham-Evans - MA, VetMB
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      Payment method
      mastercard, debit, visa, cash, amex
      Established
      1982
      ABN
      79 053 992 733
      Staff
      1-10
      Ownership
      Locally Owned
      Service Notes
      Open 7 Days a Week
      Free Estimates
      Yes
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      Categories
      Veterinary Animal Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinarian Emergency Services, Veterinarians
      Keywords
      Animal Behaviour Townsville, JCU Vet, Pet Vaccination Townsville, Puppy School Townsville, Puppy Training Townsville, Small animal vets Townsville, Townsville vet, Vet Surgery Townsville, cats Townsville, dogs Townsville, dogs and cats Townsville, vet townsville
      FAQschevron down

      How is euthanasia performed?

      A large dose of anesthetic is given which leads to unconsciousness within a few seconds. The procedure is quick and painless. The anesthetic may be given by injection or by inhalation (the kindest way for small pets such as birds and guinea pigs, rats etc.). In many cases, we may administer a sedative before the procedure so the pet is quickly unaware of its surroundings and comfortably sleepy.


      What happens if I move house or relocate my pet?

      If your or your animal's details change it is essential that you notify the microchip registry so that information can be amended. We can assist with this.


      At what age can my pet be microchipped?

      Most puppies and kittens can be implanted from 6-8 weeks. There is no upper age limit. If your pet has not been micro-chipped yet, then at de-sexing time this may be a convenient moment, as the pet is anaesthetised and will feel nothing.


      Are there any complications associated with microchips?

      Occasionally a microchip can migrate under the skin. This doesn't cause clinical problems but makes it harder to locate. Very rarely the body rejects the chip as foreign material and expels it back through the route in which it was implanted. It is quick and easy to check the location of your pet's microchip at any time.


      How do I assess my pet's quality of life?

      Pain Acute pain is obvious from whining or yelping but chronic pain may be difficult to detect. Signs include lethargy, loss of appetite, reluctance to exercise and a dull demeanor. Appetite any pet that has no appetite and is disinterested in food or drink has a reduced quality of life. Socialisation Cleanliness Matted coats or soiling of coats or bedding indicate a serious situation.


      How is a microchip implanted and is it painful?

      The microchip is a tiny implant that is injected under the skin at the base of the scruff of the neck, between the top of the shoulders. The procedure is quick and not usually painful if done correctly, although there can be a brief period of discomfort for very small pets, as the needle bore is larger than those usually used for injections.


      Why do we euthanase our pets?

      We euthanize or "put to sleep" pets because they are in pain that we cannot adequately control or because their quality of life has deteriorated beyond an acceptable level. The decision is never easy. In certain cases, where treatment is perhaps not viable and your pet's condition is deteriorating, the decision is quite clear, knowing we can prevent suffering.


      Can pets other than dogs or cats be microchipped?

      Yes, any animal can be micro-chipped.