Birds, furries and fuzzies
We see birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and ferrets!
Our avian vet is here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Our special exotics wing is fully functional. We have a separate waiting room and consult room for birds and exotics, as well as a dedicated hospital and surgery.
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HELLO
FRIENDS!
Galston Veterinary Clinic provides a caring, professional service for all your pets both small and large. The practice is owned by Andrew Miller and Sandy Read who have over 50 years experience in looking after the pets of the Hills District.
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We provide a personal and friendly service and look forward to providing your pets with the best possible care available.
Our dedicated team of vets and nurses are always willing to assist
with all your animal enquires.
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Recent News/Clinic Updates
Dental Month is here!
We are offering 10% off all dental procedures in the month of August.
Be sure to call us on 9653 1622 to secure a spot for your pet.
After Hours Emergency Contacts
Animal Referral Hospital
Ph:9639 7744
Small Animal Specialist Hospital
Ph:9889 0289
Agnes Banks(Equine)
Ph:0448 885 200
List of common emergencies:
Snake Bites, Tick Paralysis,
Ingestion of Toxins eg Snail Bait, Rat Bait, Medication, Chocolate, Grapes
Trauma: Road Trauma, Broken bones, Uncontrolled bleeding.
Allergic reactions, Bee stings, Breathing difficulties.
If you have any concerns regarding your pets well being please contact the numbers above.
OUR
SERVICES
PHYSICAL EXAMS
We do more than simply treat your pet; we offer professional consultations to improve your animal's diet, health, and behaviour.
SURGERY
Our veterinarians’ high level of expertise and our practice’s fully equipped surgical suite allows us to perform the vast majority of surgical procedures that your pet may require. It includes procedures such as desexing, exploratory laporotomies, caesareans, lump removals, biopsies, wound stitch-ups, removal of intestinal foreign bodies and orthopaedic surgeries (fractures, ligament repairs, amputation). Many complicated surgeries are still done in the clinic, where we call on a surgical specialist.
EMERGENCY CARE
Sometimes emergencies happen. We know your pets and animals are important to you, so we will always do our best to accommodate for these situations.
IMAGING
Our clinic uses a digital radiography system, which reduces radiation exposure to pets and veterinarians without sacrificing clear, high-quality diagnostic images. We are able to obtain high-definition X-rays in under 10 seconds. X-rays are an important tool for properly assessing a variety of conditions like lameness, coughing, heart disease or foreign body ingestion.
MICROCHIPPING
If your pet is not microchipped please give us a call to make an appointment to have one inserted. If you find a lost pet please call us to arrange a scan, we can reunite microchipped pets with their worried owners.
VACCINATIONS
It is essential that all pets are adequately vaccinated to help protect the pet population as a whole. Responsible pet care requires puppies & kittens to be given their initial course of vaccinations, but this cannot protect them for the rest of their lives. Adult dogs & cats require regular vaccination to maintain immunity against disease.
LARGE ANIMALS
We have a limited large animal service and can visit properties where the animals are kept or see them at the clinic. We see goats, sheep, alpacas and cattle.
DENTAL CARE
Just like humans, our pets are vulnerable to gum disease and problems with their teeth. Dental disease results in many pets unnecessarily suffering tooth loss, gum infection and pain. We are fully equipped with dental x ray and the most up to date dental equipment to carry out any dental procedures your pet may require, and our staff will be able to provide you with some information, tips and products on how to help prevent dental disease
ABOUT
OUR CLINIC
The Galston Veterinary Clinic team is made up of dedicated vets and nurses that have been providing phenomenal veterinary care to our clients over the last 30 years. The area we cover includes but isn't limited to Galston, Dural, Arcadia, Berrilee, Glenorie, Kenthurst and Annangrove. We have experience in both small and large animals; and time to provide the best possible treatment options available.
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Our clinic has been specially designed to provide a comprehensive range of treatment which includes full surgical facilities, dog & cat hospital areas, x-ray facilities, ultrasound, full dental unit and a full in house pathology lab. The clinic is fully air conditioned to keep your pets comfortable while in our care.
DOES YOUR DOG SUFFER FROM JOINT PAIN?
If you need to order Curcupet please contact us on 02 9653 1622 or email galstonvet@gmail.com
MEET
OUR TEAM
Dr Sandra Read BVSc
Sandy has been an adored locum vet at our clinic for over 17 years. Sandy is now the new proud owner of Galston Veterinary Clinic who bought the clinic from Andrew Miller as of September 2023. Sandy graduated from the University of Sydney in 1998. After brief stints in horse practice in the Hunter and a mixed practice in England, she returned to small animal practice in 2002.
Sandy is a local to the area along with her Cattle Dog 'Millie' charming Burmese 'Percival and Wulfric' and French Bulldog 'Minette'. Her interests are cats and all things small – rabbits, ferrets, mice and rats. In her spare time, Sandy can be found most weekends near a golf course watching her son play.
Kathy is a Sydney University 2000 graduate and has qualifications in Avian (birds) medicine. She enjoys all exotic species. She is local to Galston but has practiced in Griffith and in exotic hospitals.
Coming soon !
Valerie graduated from James Cook University in Townsville and has been a part of the Galston team since the end of 2023. She has a keen interest in surgery and medicine in small animals and she is happy to see anything that walks, flies or hops into the clinic. In her spare time she can be found at the park with her Cobberdog "Charlie" and Havanese "Maple".
Chelsea
Veterinary Nurse
Chelsea has completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and has been a qualified nurse since 2018. She joined our team in March 2020 and is always ready to learn new things. Chelsea always puts her patients first and makes sure they are comfortable whilst in our care. In her spare time she enjoys hanging with family and friends, keeping active and taking photos of nature and wildlife.
Trinidy
Veterinary Nurse
Trinidy has completed Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and started working full time with us in April 2022. She has been with us since Feb 2020. She has always wanted to be a Vet Nurse as she loves helping animals. At home she loves reading and spending time with her family and pets.
Amelia
Veterinary Nurse
Amelia is a Cert IV Veterinary Nurse who completed her qualification at the end of 2023. Amelia started working with us full time in January 2024. Growing up locally, her interest in animal care stems from the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of our furry friends. At home she has a senior Cavalier King Charles and two Scottish Highland cows
Kyanne
Veterinary Nurse
Kyanne has completed her Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and started working full time with us in April 2021. She has always been an animal lover and has a keen interest in wildlife and large animals. At home she is Mum to a beautiful Staffy named Marlee.
Christine
Dog Trainer
Christine is our resident dog trainer and runs our puppy school classes on Saturday mornings. She is trained in positive reinforcement techniques.
Contact Christine on 0430 006 045 or christine@rplusdogtraining.com.au
Danielle
Veterinary Nurse
Danielle is our locum nurse. She has 16 years of small animal nursing experience and 15 years equine nursing experience. She is mum to William and Jetzio. Danielle lives in the Hunter Valley but helps us with nurse training and locuming for staff holidays.
Misty
Chief of Office
Misty came to us at the end of 2016 in a bad way and with a very special Christmas surprise in her belly, 6 kittens! After her kittens were adopted, she took residence here at Galston Vet and has since become the boss. You can generally find her lazing around on the reception counter.
KEEP
IN TOUCH
7 Arcadia Road
Galston, NSW 2159​
Email: galstonvet@gmail.com
Tel: 02 9653 1622
Fax: 02 9653 3152
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OUR ADDRESS
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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Veterinary Consulting Hours
8.30 AM - 12.30 PM
2.30 PM - 6.30 PM
Saturday Consulting Hours
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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