Veterinary Services

VETERINARY SERVICES

Lennox Head Vet Clinic (LHVC) is licensed to provide medical and surgical care for small animals, exotic pets and pocket pets. Our Northern Rivers veterinary clinic is equipped for emergency services, as well as modern facilities to ensure your pet receives the best care possible. LHVC provides veterinary services to Ballina, Alstonville, Byron Bay and Suffolk Park, as well as Lennox Head.

To make an appointment for your pet, please phone the clinic. For emergency cases, please phone ahead so we may prep the clinic for your arrival.

GENERAL VETERINARY SERVICES

Veterinarian And Dog — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW

Evan and the support team at LHVC provide a comprehensive range of general animal care services. We provide preventative and diagnostic treatments for cats and dogs, as well as reptiles, birds, rabbits, rodents, ferrets and exotic species. This includes vaccinations, micro- chipping, heartworm prevention, preventative health care and

surgery.

We provide soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical services onsite. If your pet presents with a serious condition that requires more extensive or unusual surgery, Evan will provide a referral for a specialist surgeon. We also have visiting specialists for prearranged consultations and procedures, including ophthalmology and orthopaedics. LHVC has their own intensive care facilities, with separate hospital areas for dogs and cats.

General Vet Services — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW

Our clinic also provides:

Behavioural consultations and referrals
General medicine and surgery
Flea, tick and parasite control products
In-house pathology, including biochemistry, serology and specific diagnostic test-kits
Vaccinations for dogs, cats and rabbits
Desexing
Puppy pre-school

Micro-chipping
Cat clipping under sedation
DNA bird sexing and disease screening
Intraocular pressure testing for glaucoma
Pet care advice and information
Pet foods and supplements
Pet care accessories
Local pick-up and drop off (for clients with mobility issues only)

To ensure the best health for your pet, we recommend regular check-ups. Contact the clinic to book a consultation.

CLINIC INFORMATION

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In addition to connecting pet owners with compassionate staff, LHVC has gone to great lengths to ensure our clinic is equipped to provide the best care possible. We are open six days a week (excluding public holidays), provide consultations by appointment and partake in a 24-hour emergency care roster.

Lennox Head Vet Clinic has an air-conditioned hospital with fully qualified vet nursing staff. Our hospital is split to cater for dogs and cats separately, reducing stress for your pet. The clinic provides comprehensive veterinary services to pets and wildlife throughout the Northern Rivers region. Our staff are happy to provide friendly advice and pet care information for all small animals, birds, reptiles and pocket pets.

Please note - we require all pets to be restrained prior to them entering the clinic. This is for their own (and others) safety, as well as a legal requirement. If you do not have a carrier or leash available, we may be able to provide one for you. Contact the clinic for more information.

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Fully qualified nursing staff
Open 6 days a week
New, purpose-built facilities

24-hour rostered emergency services
Separate dog and cat waiting rooms, hospitals and consults

Consultations by appointment
Individual air conditioning and climate control in the kennels and cattery

SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES & SERVICES

Specialised Equipment — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW

To provide first-rate care, we needed a first-rate hospital. Lennox Head Vet Clinic and hospital has been equipped to deal with a variety of animal health issues and veterinary services. We have digital x-ray facilities for instant x-rays, which can also be emailed with referrals when needed. Our clinic also has oxygen-generating anaesthetic equipment, which provides continuous oxygen support for animals requiring anaesthesia, smooth recoveries from anaesthesia and intensive care.

Our facilities include:

In-house diagnostic tests and state-of-the-art biochemistry with on-the-spot results for heartworm disease, feline leukaemia virus, feline aids virus, canine parvovirus, Giardia, canine and feline pancreatitis.
Anaesthetic monitoring facilities for respiration, blood pressure, arterial oxygen saturation and expired CO2 levels to maximise safety if your pet requires surgery and intensive care.

Specialised Equipment On Vet Clinic — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW

State of the art, instant high quality digital x-ray facilities to help with rapid diagnoses and specialist radiographic referrals, with cloud storage and access.
Three intensive care oxygen cages for post-surgical recovery, tick and snake evenomation support or trauma support.
Surgical facilities for soft tissue and orthopaedic conditions for all species.
Insulated stainless steel hospital cages and comfortable, mess-free bedding to ensure the most hygienic care should your pet need to stay with us.
Separate cat hospital facilities with no barking dogs; this minimises stress for our feline patients.
Dedicated isolation facility for contagious disease containment.
Hydrobath facilities for dogs; you can either use the facilities yourself or one of our friendly staff can help you.

At Lennox Head Vet Clinic, we carefully assess the condition of your animal before making recommendations for further care, and base our treatment plans on what is best for both you and your pet. Please contact the clinic for more information on our specialist services.

WILDLIFE MEDICINE & SURGERY

Exotic Wildlife Pet Medicine And Surgery — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW — Lennox Head Vet Clinic in Lennox Head, NSW

Lennox Head Vet Clinic is equipped to provide medical care, emergency care and surgical services for both exotic pets and local wildlife. Practice owner Dr Evan has a special interest in exotic patients, including reptiles, birds, rabbits, pocket pets and the likes. Dr Evan provides pro-bono care and advice to all local wildlife carer groups,

including the National Parks service and Australian Seabird Rescue. LHVC was also instrumental in helping found Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, and has a good relationship with some of the world’s best wildlife veterinarians.

If you find injured wildlife, please contact the following groups:

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital 0437 818 883
Wildlife Information and Rescue (WIRES) (02) 6628 1898
Ballina Seabird Rescue (02) 6686 2852
Northern Rivers Wildlife Service (NRWS) (02) 6628 1866
NSW Parks and Wildlife (02) 6620 9300

To see what we can offer your exotic pet, contact the clinic for more information.

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ABOUT US

Lennox Head Vet Clinic provides veterinary services for small animals, birds, exotic and pocket pets. The onsite vet and practice owner, Evan Kosack, is ably supported by a team of qualified and experienced veterinary nurses. Combined with the modern practice facilities, Lennox Head Vet Clinic provides comprehensive health care, surgical services, referrals, general consultations, pathology services and advice to cover nearly all situations. If in the event of cases that require specialist advice or intervention, we are in regular contact with a network of the best specialists and referral veterinary hospitals in the country. To arrange a consultation, contact the clinic today.