What are the opening hours?

Monday 7:30am - 7:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 7:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 7:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 7:30pm Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm Saturday 8am - 3pm Sunday 9am - 1pm

Gawler Animal Hospital

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Gawler Animal Hospital

'Trust our family to look after your family'.
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‘Gawler Animal Hospital is a Veterinary Surgeons' Board Accredited Hospital providing excellence in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.'

15/11/2025

Lucy the Cocker Spaniel looking super cute before her nurse consultation to assess and empty her a**l glands. A**l gland expressions are sometimes necessary to keep our furry friends comfortable. Signs your pet might need a check include scooting, licking or biting at their bottom, or a sudden foul smell. Regular checks can help prevent discomfort and infections!

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Email us: reception@gawlervets.com.au

13/11/2025

Beautiful boys Diesel and Roy both visited us recently! Roy for his pre-desexing health check and Diesel for some investigation into possible hip pain. Both weighed in at an impressive 62kg each!

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11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who served, and the loyal animals who stood beside them.
From the horses that carried soldiers to the dogs and pigeons that brought hope, their courage helped shape the world we live in today. At the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember them all. 🌺

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10/11/2025

Have you spotted our Sniffari Log out the front of the clinic? 🐾

This special spot gives our patients a chance to stop, sniff, and explore before heading inside. Allowing dogs to use their noses helps lower stress, release feel-good hormones, and makes their visit to the vet a much more positive experience!

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Email us: reception@gawlervets.com.au

08/11/2025

Kitten Season is upon us.

Spring means adorable kittens everywhere! Here’s how to keep your little fur babies happy, healthy, and safe:
- Vaccinations - Start at 6–8 weeks of age, then repeat every 3–4 weeks until 16 weeks.
- Deworming & Parasite Control – Begin at 2 weeks of age and repeat as advised by your vet. Flea and tick prevention is important once they’re 8 weeks or older.
- Nutrition – Feed them kitten-specific food from weaning (around 4 weeks) until around 12 months.
- Microchipping & ID tags – Usually done when kittens are around 8–12 weeks old. We recommend both microchipping and having an appropriate ID tag with contact details on their collars.
- Spey/Neutering – Recommended from 6 months of age, before they reach sexual maturity.

Starting early gives your kittens the best chance at a long, healthy life!

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Call us: 8522 3500
Email us: reception@gawlervets.com.au

06/11/2025

Fun Fact Wednesday - All About Ducklings

🐥 They can swim almost immediately! – Ducklings are born with waterproof down thanks to oils from their mother’s feathers, which she passes on when preening them.

🐥 They imprint quickly – Within hours of hatching, ducklings “imprint” on the first moving thing they see, usually their mum (but it could be a human or even another animal!).

🐥 They talk to each other before hatching – Ducklings start making little peeps inside their eggs, which helps them and their siblings hatch around the same time.

🐥 They grow super fast – In just 30 days, ducklings can grow from tiny fluff balls into almost adult-sized ducks.

🐥 They love safety in numbers – Ducklings stick together and follow their mother in a neat little line, which helps keep them safe from predators.

🐥 They’re natural dabblers – Even when tiny, ducklings love splashing around, dipping their bills in the water, and playing with food.

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04/11/2025

Missy recently came in for her post-operative revisit with Nurse Holly following her spey and hernia repair. We offer complimentary post-operative checks with our nurses or vets after every procedure to make sure our patients are healing comfortably and recovering well. These visits are an important part of their care, allowing us to pick up on any concerns early to ensure amazing outcomes!

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02/11/2025

Our Training & Behaviour Department had the incredible opportunity to attend the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) Australia Inc. 2025 Conference, where industry professionals from across the country gathered to share knowledge, research, and practical tools in dog training and behaviour.

We’re thrilled to announce that our very own Tracey Taylor was honoured with the prestigious APDT Trainer of the Year Award – a huge recognition of her dedication, professionalism, and positive impact in the field. Congratulations, Tracey!

Throughout the conference, our trainers gained valuable insights from a range of sessions, including:
🐾 "Body Language Beyond the Lip Lick" – a deep dive into understanding subtle and complex canine communication signals.
🐾 "From Crazy to Calm: A Case Study with an impulsive Samoyed" – practical strategies for managing high-energy and reactive dogs.
🐾 "The Perfect Puppy Program" – best practices for setting puppies (and their families) up for success from the start.
🐾 "Cognitive Processes in Dogs" – exploring how dogs think, learn, and problem-solve.

Our team is excited to bring these insights back to our community, continuing to provide evidence-based, compassionate training for dogs and their humans.

Visit our website: www.gawlervets.com.au
Call us: 8522 3500
Email us: reception@gawlervets.com.au

31/10/2025

Dolly the Cavalier has welcomed 8 beautiful little puppies into the world. Dr Bec has given both mum and pups a clean bill of health and everyone is doing wonderfully!

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30/10/2025

Life Skills Class, beginning Wed 12th Nov @ 6pm.

Do you have a puppy who has completed our Puppy Primary School course and is looking to progress onto the next level? This course will set your pup up to utilise their skills in real life situations.

Details:
Class Starts Wed 12th Nov @ 6pm.
5 Week Course | 1 Hour Per Class
For dogs and puppies who have completed our Puppy Primary course previously.
Location: Gawler Animal Hospital
Booking's are essential.

Please note that all of Gawler Animal Hospital's Training and Behaviour programs are Fear and Force Free.

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29/10/2025

Kennel Cough Outbreak

We have seen an increase in kennel cough cases in the area. Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory infection in dogs, causing coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge.

What you need to know:
Symptoms – Persistent dry cough, gagging, sneezing, runny nose, sometimes mild fever.
Spread – Close contact with other dogs, especially in kennels, dog parks, or daycare.
Prevention – Vaccination is key! Ask your vet about the kennel cough vaccine, especially for dogs who socialise frequently.
At home – Keep affected dogs isolated, monitor their symptoms, and seek veterinary care if coughing is severe or persists.

If you are concerned about your pet exhibiting any of these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.

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Call us: 8522 3500
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29/10/2025

Passing the phone to… the best vet team out there🐾

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Address

76 Adelaide Road
Gawler, SA
5118

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday	8am - 3pm
Sunday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61885223500

Website

http://www.gawlervets.com.au/

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