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.
Featured PetMy name is Winston Simeon and I'm going on 9 years. I'm a cross between a Collie and a Tibetan Spaniel - I think. When I was young I was abused and ended up at Rescue Paws in the Hunter Valley. One day my new owner came along and we hit it off immediately. For the past 7 years I have lived with her and her husband and we have such a fun time. I even go on the occasional holiday with them. Although I'm still getting use to sand which I'm not too sure about. Veterinary Acupuncture
Dr Belinda Parsons, one of our part-time vets, is a certified veterinary acupuncturist and is available on Thursdays to see patients. Please ask at reception for more information or phone for an appointment. 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 - FAQSummer is well and truly here and with the warmer weather it means ticks are around in abundant numbers! 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! 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. |
St Ives Veterinary Surgery now also offers veterinary acupuncture as a complementary mode of therapy to conventional medicine. In pets, it is most commonly used as an adjunct in the treatment of osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, however it has also been shown to benefit in the treatment of a number of other conditions including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and gastrointesinal disease to name just a few.