Veterinary Nurse Clinics in Melbourne
Not every visit to the vet requires a veterinarian.
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What’s involved in a veterinary nurse consultation?
A nurse consultation is booked in the same way that you book with a veterinarian and is an opportunity to seek advice, have minor procedures done or medication administered.
These consultations are ideal when you have concerns but do not necessarily need to see a veterinarian.
Nurse consultations
Weight management
Our nurses provide tailored weight loss plans for pets, offering guidance and support.
Excess weight increases health risks, but with small dietary changes, your pet can slim down while still enjoying tasty treats.
Pet nail clipping
We can offer nail trims for dogs, cats, and rabbits, using gentle techniques for pets who resist.
If trimming causes too much stress, our veterinary nurses work with our vets to consider options like mild sedation.Anal gland expressing
If your pet is scooting and licking their bottom it may be due to impacted anal glands.
Our veterinary nurses can check and express your pet’s anal glands as required.
Pet medication
Our nurses can administer medications that have been prescribed by your vet.
This may include tablets, ointments and injections for things like arthritis and allergies.
Pet dental care
Free dental checks help monitor your pet’s oral health, assess dental staging, and guide diet and care to reduce disease.
Regular 6–12 month visits allow early intervention and maintain good dental hygiene.
Post surgical consults
For most procedures, our veterinary nurses will handle post-operative checks and suture removal.
If you have any questions, they can consult with our veterinarians to address concerns.
FAQs
This varies depending on type of consultation. Weight loss clinics and dental checks are free. Monthly medication that is administered by injection will just incur the cost of the medication.
Our team can advise you of costs when booking your appointment.
Yes, nurses can come to your house for consultations. This is often helpful if travelling with your pet is difficult or for behavioural reasons. There is a home visit charge which can be discussed with you when booking the appointment.
Nurse consultations can sometimes be beneficial for our nervous pets. We aim to get to know both yourself and your pet and provide the least stressful outcome from their visit. This may include injections outside or in the car, giving lots of treats or just taking things very slow to build trust.
Nurses can generally allocate more time to these consultations and create a bond and a plan for future visits.
No, only a registered veterinarian can prescribe medications. If during a nurse consultation there are concerns that your pet needs further diagnosis and/ or medications we will need to book a consultation with the veterinarian.
Where possible we will try to get you in as soon as possible.
Yes, just like booking an appointment with the vet, you can request certain nurses to assist you.
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