Breed of the Month 🐾
This is Honey! 🐶

✨ Meet the Border Collie – The ...Brainiac of the Dog World! ✨🐾
Known for their incredible intelligence, energy, and work ethic, Border Collies are happiest when they have a job to do. Originally bred for herding sheep, these dogs are quick learners and love staying active both mentally and physically. 🐑⚡

🧠 Fun Fact: Border Collies are widely considered one of the smartest dog breeds in the world and can learn an impressive number of words and commands! 🧠🐾

Loyal, athletic, and eager to please, Border Collies thrive in active homes where they can enjoy training, agility, games, and outdoor adventures. Without enough stimulation, these clever pups can quickly become bored and mischievous! ❤️

Their intense “herding stare,” known as the eye, is used to control livestock — and sometimes even their humans! 👀🐶

Send us a photo of your Border Collie — whether they’re hard at work, chasing a ball, or supervising the household! 👇📸

🐾💙 Wellness Program – Preventative Care Made Simple 💙🐾

At Ovens & Kiewa ...Veterinary Hospital, your pet’s health is our priority. Our Wellness Program is designed to make preventative healthcare simple, affordable, and stress-free — helping keep pets healthy all year round.

✨ What’s included:
• Annual vaccinations
• Unlimited sick pet consultations
• Microchipping
• Nurse nail clips
• Nurse dental checks
• Nurse anal gland expression
• Annual diagnostic blood tests
• Annual diagnostic urine tests
• $150 dental discount (scale & polish per year)

💰 Cost:
• $49.95 per month
• $90 upfront joining fee (direct debited)

🐶🐱 Is it insurance?
No — this is not pet insurance. The Wellness Program focuses on preventative healthcare, while insurance is designed for accidents and unexpected illness. For complete peace of mind, we recommend using both together.

💡 Why it matters:
Preventative care helps detect health issues early, reduces the risk of disease, and supports your pet’s long-term wellbeing. It also helps improve vaccination compliance in our community, protecting pets from preventable diseases.

💙 We’re passionate about making it easier for pet owners to provide the very best care — because prevention is always better than cure.

📞 To find out more or join the program, contact our friendly team at Ovens & Kiewa Veterinary Hospital.

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✨ Meet the Team – Reintroducing Alyssa ✨
Nurse Alyssa has been a valued part of the team ...for seven years 🌟. She first joined us as a kennel hand while completing her final years of high school 🎓 and has since worked her way through the ranks, becoming a qualified veterinary nurse four years ago 👩‍⚕️

If you’ve visited OKVH, chances are you’ve been welcomed by Alyssa’s warm and caring nature at reception 💕 or while she’s nursing patients 🐶🐱. The entire team admires her exceptional client communication skills and her ability to support pet parents through both the happiest and most difficult moments.

Alyssa is also known for her impeccable attention to detail in every aspect of her role 🔍. She has a particular talent for social media creation and curation 📱—earning her the title of our “social media queen” 👑!

Another fun fact about Alyssa is that she has recently started her own business specialising in large-animal ultrasound pregnancy testing 🐄📡, expanding her skills and experience every chance she gets.

Outside of work, Alyssa, her partner, and her Kelpie, Pippa 🐕, enjoy all things outdoors 🌿—especially camping 🏕️ and fishing 🎣. We often hear about their weekend adventures and the great spots they discover around the region.

We absolutely love having Alyssa as part of our team ❤️

🐾 July Desexing Promo is Here! 🐾

Thinking about desexing your pet? July is the ...perfect time to book in and save!
For the month of July, receive $75 OFF desexing for cats, dogs & rabbits at Ovens & Kiewa Veterinary Hospital. 🐶🐱🐰

Desexing can provide a range of health and lifestyle benefits, including helping reduce unwanted litters and supporting your pet’s long-term wellbeing.

📅 Limited appointments available – book early to secure your spot!
📞 Contact our clinic today to arrange your pet’s booking.

Terms & conditions apply.
Discount applies to eligible desexing procedures completed during July.

#OvensAndKiewaVet #DesexingMonth #PetHealth #DogDesexing #CatDesexing #RabbitCare #VetCare #ResponsiblePetOwnership

🐾 PHARMACY FRIDAYS 🐾
Leptospirosis Vaccine 💉✨

💧 What is ...Leptospirosis?
Leptospirosis (“Lepto”) is a serious bacterial disease that can affect both dogs and humans. It spreads through contaminated water, mud, soil, and wildlife urine.

🌿 Why vaccinate?
• Helps protect dogs from serious illness
• Reduces the risk of kidney and liver complications
• Important for dogs exposed to puddles, farms, wildlife, or wet environments

🐶 Did you know?
Dogs don’t need to swim in dirty water to be exposed — even sniffing or walking through contaminated areas can put them at risk!

✨ Is it right for your pet?
Every dog’s lifestyle is different — chat with our team to see if the Lepto vaccine is recommended for your furry friend.

📞 We stock Lepto vaccinations in clinic! Call us or pop in to learn more 🐾

🌟 Emily's Prime100 of the Month! 🌟

🐗 Wild Boar & Pumpkin 🎃

...Prime100's Wild Boar & Pumpkin is a highly digestible, novel protein diet designed to support dogs with food sensitivities and a range of health conditions. Wild boar is naturally hypoallergenic and rich in essential nutrients, making it an excellent choice for dogs requiring a unique protein source. 🐶✨

🧠 Did You Know? Wild boar has natural anti-inflammatory properties, which may help support dogs suffering from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, dermatitis, and skin sensitivities. 🌿

🩺 Key Benefits Include:
• Supporting dogs with arthritis and joint discomfort 🦴
• Providing early urinary and renal support 💧
• Assisting in the management of dermatitis and skin sensitivities ✨
• Supporting gastrointestinal health, including dogs with IBD 🩺
• Helping dogs with food intolerances and food aversions 🍽️
• Containing pumpkin, a gentle source of fibre to support healthy digestion 🎃

🍽️ Complete & Balanced Nutrition
Suitable for adult and senior dogs, Wild Boar & Pumpkin can be fed as an everyday diet or used as part of an elimination diet under veterinary guidance.

📦 Available in:
• Fresh Rolls
• Air-Dried
• Slow-Cooked
• Treats

Have questions about whether Wild Boar & Pumpkin is right for your dog? Chat with our team next time you're in clinic! 🐾💛

What does Emily dream about? 💭😴

Compression socks! 🧦

While the rest of ...us dream of holidays, winning the lottery, or sleeping in, Emily dreams of perfectly fitted compression socks and legs that don’t feel like overcooked spaghetti after a 10-hour shift 🍜

Hidden beneath our trousers are the loudest, brightest, most questionable socks known to mankind. Working hard to keep varicose veins way while making us look like undercover circus performers 🤡

Dr. Woof Scrubs

#getyoursillyon #compressionsocks #vetmed

🐾 July Desexing Promo is Here! 🐾

Thinking about desexing your pet? July is the ...perfect time to book in and save!

For the month of July, receive $75 OFF desexing for cats, dogs & rabbits at Ovens & Kiewa Veterinary Hospital. 🐶🐱🐰

Desexing can provide a range of health and lifestyle benefits, including helping reduce unwanted litters and supporting your pet’s long-term wellbeing.

📅 Limited appointments available – book early to secure your spot!
📞 Contact our clinic today to arrange your pet’s booking.

Terms & conditions apply. Discount applies to eligible desexing procedures completed during July.

#OvensAndKiewaVet #DesexingMonth #PetHealth #DogDesexing #CatDesexing #RabbitCare #VetCare #ResponsiblePetOwnership