There have been a lot of staff changes at our clinic in the last few months, which is quite unusual for us - have you noticed?

Chanel relocated with her family to Townsville to pursue new opportunities there, and while it was sad to see her go, we were thrilled to be able to welcome Tamasin Mildren, our new Trainee Veterinary Nurse, into our family.

Erin has also just left - temporarily! - for her maternity leave, and we expect to hear some great news any day now. In the meantime, we are being help out by our lovely Welsh "lass", Annika Thomas - a qualified Veterinary Nurse from the UK, who so willingly shares her talents, ideas and friendly smile with us.

Faye recently chose to reduce her hours on reception - she now works mornings, Monday to Thursday. This created the opportunity for us to extend our reception hours to provide our clients with a better service, and the multi-talented Cherie Murdoch has blossomed in that role. From the time I have spent on reception, Cherie, I know it is not an easy job!

Our clinic has always been blessed with great staff, and we are thrilled that we have touched, and been touched by, so many wonderful people in their life journey. Annika, Cherie and Tamasin are now a part of that select group, and we look forward to you getting to know them too!

A new program was launched recently by RSPCA NSW. It is called Safe Beds For Pets and provides temporary housing for pets of people who require refuge from domestic violence. 

It is common practice for the perpetrator of domestic violence to lure family members back home by threatening to harm the pet but through this initiative, families can now leave domestic violence situations and not fear for the safety of their pets.

The safe beds program gives domestic violence victims peace of mind and allows them to secure their own safety and make arrangements for the future. 

You can find out more about the program via this YouTube video

We all want the best nutrition for our pets, but how do you choose the perfect diet we hear you ask? It's easy! By consistently feeding a premium food, you can ensure your pet stays healthy and lives longer. Premium foods are high quality and prepared with the correct balance of nutrients and calories. 

Research confirms premium food is more economical than supermarket brands - you need to feed less quantity of a premium food for greater benefits.

Here are just a few of the pros of a premium, highly digestible food:

• excellent coat and skin 
• maximum absorption and uptake nutrients
• reduced tummy upsets
• minimal, well formed faeces that are easy to pick up (who wouldn't want that!?)

Premium foods offer options for every stage of your pet's life so be sure to ask us about the best nutrition for your pet.... and don't go offering your dog the foods mentioned in this video!