The major objective of the Preston Veterinary Clinic and Hospital is to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of the pets and people that it serves. We understand that your pets are really like family members and we aim to help them live happier, healthier lives by focussing our energy solely on pet health through both medicine and surgery. In line with this, we have made a conscious decision not to sell any pet merchandise so that we can direct our efforts entirely towards what matters most - the health of your loved pets. We also aim to provide a calm and soothing environment for clientele and staff alike which is why you won't find any advertising posters on the walls of our Clinic.
HOSPITAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES:
We provide a large on-site car-park, reserved for clients only. As well, a ramp to the front door provides easy access (especially for our disabled clients) and the automatically opening door allows convenient entry. Every room in this new, purpose-built Hospital enjoys natural light and climate controlled air conditioning, for both patient and client comfort. Hospital grade floor and wall vinyls have been used throughout the building as well as modern benchtops for ease of cleaning and infection control.
Consulting Rooms
Consulting Rooms are spacious and each has an ergonomic, electronically controlled consultation table. The Clinic uses computer software designed specifically for the Veterinary industry which allows us to keep accurate records of patient medical files and attach relevant digital imagery. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Preventative Medicine/Vaccinations
Preparation/Treatment/Emergency Room
This busy area is the hub of the Hospital. In it we prepare pets for surgery and perform procedures (such as dentistry) which do not require the sterile environment of the Operating Theatre. The Preparation area is situated in the middle of the Hospital and has easy access to the waiting room via a wide corridor. Consequently emergency cases can be quickly taken straight through to this area for treatment. This central area is immediately adjacent to Radiology, Laboratory, the Operating Theatre and Recovery Room. The hydraulic mobile table facilitates easy transfer of sick pets to each facility. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Surgery
Surgery ranging from complex orthopaedic and soft tissue to routine desexing is available. The Operating Theatre has a filtered, positive pressure air flow system to prevent contamination from the rest of the hospital. It has an electronically controlled and heated operating table, a piped gas supply to a modern anaesthetic machine, surgical suction, electocautery, blood pressure and respiratory monitors and pulse oximeters. Although the monitors do help make surgical procedures safer, the best safeguard is our policy to always have at least one Nurse, and in more complex cases a Vet, monitoring every anaesthetic so the Vet operating can concentrate solely on performing the surgery. Click on an image to view a larger version.
All of the equipment in the Operating Theatre, with the exception of the operating table,
has been obtained from human Operating Theatres
Visiting Veterinary Specialists and Consultants
Dentistry
We can perform full dental work including ultrasonic scaling and polishing, tooth extraction etc.
In-house Pathology
In our full IDEXX Laboratory we can perform complete blood counts, electrolyte and biochemistry analysis. The ability of the Clinic to perform full blood profiles both expedites and enhances its diagnostic and treatment capability. It is very satisfying to be able to quickly feed back pathology results to waiting clients (sometimes before the end of the consultation) so that appropriate treatment can commence immediately. We also have access to major pathology laboratories when analyses of biopsies or more complex blood tests are required. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Endoscopy
We are fortunate to be able to provide an in-house Endoscopy service to our clients. We have our own state-of-the-art endoscope tower with flat screen monitors, Stryker 3 chip camera and Dionics metal halide light source, Olympus gastroscope, bronchoscope and numerous telescopes. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Ultrasound
This service is performed, when required, by a Visiting Veterinary Consultant with specific expertise in this field.
Radiology
Excellent radiographic images are consistently obtained with our powerful, X-ray machine and automatic film processor. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Digital Imaging
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Blood pressure monitoring
Microchipping
Microchipping is provided to help increase the chances of being reunited with lost pets.
Pharmacy
We stock a full range of prescription and non-prescription medications. We have invested in a professional pharmacy refrigerator, the same type recommended by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. This specialised fridge can be found in human pharmacies and hospitals. The advantage of a pharmacy fridge is that it maintains a uniform temperature range across the cabinet (unlike a domestic fridge) and therefore ensures the efficacy/potency of the vaccines we use on your pets. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Weight Loss Clinic
Behavioural advice
Hospitalisation
Pets admitted into the hospital for any reason are kept as comfortable as possible. All stainless steel pens are equipped with a special rubber slatted mat to keep pets raised off the base of the pen. On top of that a soft, warm fleecy bedding called "dry-bed" is placed which allows fluids to drain through it, thus keeping pets dry. An efficient drainage system integrated into the pens then takes any fluids away. Heating pads are used in the pens when necessary. This area of the Hospital has an independent air conditioning system allowing optimum temperature control for pets in the Recovery Room. Click on an image to view a larger version.
Boarding for cats
Financial Assistance
- 12 months interest free payments available.
- Pensioner discounts available.
- We can advise you about Pet Insurance.
After Hours Emergency Service
Speak to the Vet who invariably knows you and your pet "personally".
We strive to maintain a pleasant, stimulating working environment and both Nurses and Vets regularly attend conferences and seminars to keep their knowledge up to date. Staff are trained in the most current medical procedures and meet regularly to discuss and implement new ideas, treatments and procedures.
