News from across the network

Meet Dr Filipe Espinheira LMV, DACVO, Registered Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Homebush is pleased to introduce its new ophthalmology service with Dr Filipe. With over 14 years of extensive experience, Dr Filipe has worked as a faculty member in Comparative Ophthalmology at leading US universities including Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include intraocular surgery, glaucoma, advanced imaging of the eye and ophthalmology of exotic and wild animals.

Dr Filipe will be based at ARH Homebush Mon – Thurs, joining its large team of medicine, surgical, emergency and critical care vets. He will also be consulting at ARH Gosford and ARH Minchinbury once a month. For enquiries or referrals contact (02) 9758 8666

New extended hours at ARH Minchinbury

In response to the growing needs of the local community, Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) Minchinbury has extended its emergency opening hours to include Sundays.

ARH Minchinbury is now open Monday to Friday, 8am to 12am midnight and on Sundays, 8am to 5pm.  For enquiries or referrals contact (02) 8610 3400

Minimally invasive urinary procedures at Veterinary Referral Hospital (VRH)

VRH Dandenong is excited to announce the availability of cutting-edge, minimally invasive urinary procedures, in conjunction with existing essential imaging and cystoscopy services. These minimally invasive procedures reduce morbidity associated with surgical alternatives and enable diagnosis and treatment within a single procedure, often conducted on an outpatient basis.  Procedures include fluoroscopy-based imaging, ectopic ureter laser ablation, and ureteral and urethral stenting. This service is led by Dr Matt Munro, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Board Certified and Registered Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist.

Dr Matt welcomes vets to contact him via email at medicine@vrh247.com.au for referrals or free case advice.

Summer alert! Bee venom desensitisation at Adelaide Veterinary Specialist & Referral Centre (AVSARC)

Do you have a patient who has suffered an anaphylactic reaction from bee or wasp stings? They may be a suitable candidate for a desensitisation treatment with Dr. Andrew Carter BVSc (Hons), Diploma in Veterinary Dermatology at AVSARC. Helping to mitigate the risk of severe reactions, this treatment has not been readily available in Adelaide until now. The patient undergoes an intradermal test with bee or wasp venom to confirm a diagnosis, followed by a tailored inpatient or outpatient desensitisation program. 

For enquiries or referrals contact AVSARC on (08) 8132 0533

Now open! Animal Emergency Centre (AEC) Kedron

We are pleased to announce AEC Kedron has re-opened. As a dedicated pet emergency and critical care facility, AEC Kedron serves the needs of the Kedron community and neighbouring areas. The team works closely with general practice vets to provide after-hours vet care for patients. 

AEC Kedron is open 24 hours on weekends and public holidays, and from 5pm-8am on Monday, Thursday and Friday. For enquiries or referrals contact (07) 3350 1333

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