Welcome to St Ives Veterinary Surgery
I established St Ives Veterinary Surgery in 1992 to provide caring and compassionate veterinary treatment to the many animals that lived in St Ives. I envisaged a practice that would not only provide optimum veterinary care, but would also deliver these services in a manner that showed an empathy and understanding to the needs of our patients and their owners. Responding to these special needs is even more important when our pets are unwell or in need of urgent treatment.
Since opening the practice in modest premises with a staff of one (myself), the practice has gradually grown over the years. We can now provide a comprehensive range of services delivered by a caring and dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses. The relocation of the surgery into St Ives Shopping Plaza some eight years ago enabled us to substantially upgrade our equipment and facilities. We can now perform major surgery and undertake complex medical investigations if required. The hospital wards are well equipped, hygienic and offer maximum comfort to our patients.
Latest News* Welcome to our website! We've taken the plunge into designing and managing our own website and we hope to include more articles and updates/news about the practice as we further develop the website. Please feel free to make any comments or suggestions by sending an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it * St Ives Veterinary Surgery offers FREE DENTAL HEALTH CHECKS with our veterinary nurses. Please read our article on "Dental Disease" for more information. * St Ives Veterinary Surgery is looking for pets to be featured on our website as future "Pets Of The Month". If you would like your pet to be considered as our next pet of the month, please send an email including 1 or 2 photos and a short description of your pet to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Puppy ClassesPuppy classes are held at the surgery on Saturday afternoons for puppies aged from 8 to 16 weeks. We offer a 1 hour, 4 week course, during which your puppy will be able to socialise under direct supervision of experienced, qualified Delta CGC instructors who are also members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers Australia. Dental DiseaseDental disease is extremely common in domestic dogs and cats. It causes bad breath, oral discomfort, refusal to eat, difficulty eating, drooling and tooth loss. It can also cause more serious conditions associated with chronic bacterial infection of the mouth such as septic arthritis and infection of the heart valves. |
Extramural teachingSt Ives Veterinary Surgery is recognised as a Faculty of Veterinary Science Extramural Teaching Site. During the 5th and final year of the Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Sydney University, Veterinary Student Interns undertake and complete a program of extramural (outside of the university) rotations. Students spend up to 4 weeks at our practice observing and assisting with all aspects of veterinary practice. These rotations form a crucial part in extending the education of Veterinary Student Interns and we are pleased to be able to contribute to the future of the veterinary profession in this way. Ticks - FAQEven though we are now still in the midst of winter, we have noticed tick numbers starting to increase again. Please be extra vigilant with your animals and if you are in a tick prone area, ensure that your pets are tick searched daily and tick prevention treatment kept up to date. What are ticks? What do they do? How do I check my pet for ticks? What are the signs of tick poisoning? For answers to these questions and more - please read on! |