Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Mansfield Veterinary Care Partner
Established in 1986 by Dr Jamie Andrews, our veterinary hospital has evolved from large animal medicine to specialise exclusively in small animal care. Rooted in the Mansfield community, we prioritise honesty, integrity, and minimal stress for pets while ensuring transparent costs for owners. With decades of combined experience, our team delivers preventative health strategies, surgical expertise, and emergency services. We focus on accurate diagnostics and appropriate treatments, avoiding unnecessary procedures. Our preventative care programs, including worming and heartworm prevention, reflect our commitment to long-term pet wellness.As lifelong residents of the region, we understand local animal health challenges and provide tailored advice. Our emergency service operates after hours with pre-arrival coordination to ensure preparedness. Client education remains central to our practice, offering guidance on nutrition, ageing care, and post-surgery recovery. We maintain strong ties with specialist veterinary surgeons for complex cases. Our facility combines modern medical equipment with a compassionate approach to animal welfare.
Services
General Veterinary Care
Preventative Health Programs
Emergency Services
Microchipping
De-Sexing
Surgical Treatments
Worming Programs
Heartworm Prevention
Flea Control
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 35+ years serving Mansfield's animal health needs
- Transparent cost estimates before all treatments
- After-hours emergency service with pre-arrival preparation
- Preventative care programs reducing long-term pet health risks
- Local expertise understanding regional animal health challenges
What people say
Saved my dog's life
Compassionate care
Emergency preparedness
Transparent costs
Successful treatment
Services
General Veterinary Care
Comprehensive medical treatment for dogs, cats, birds, and small exotic animals. Our clinic provides diagnosis, treatment, and management of illnesses while prioritising minimal stress for pets. Services include routine checkups, vaccinations, and chronic condition management, ensuring optimal animal health through evidence-based practices.
Preventative Health Programs
Customised preventative care plans including worming schedules, heartworm prevention, and flea control. We educate owners on nutrition and early disease detection. Our programs reduce long-term health risks through regular checkups and tailored parasite prevention strategies, promoting extended healthy lifespans for pets.
Emergency Services
Life-threatening condition treatment outside regular hours. We require pre-arrival calls to prepare emergency equipment and staff. Services cover snake bites, trauma, and acute illnesses. Our protocols ensure rapid response while maintaining safety for both animals and handlers during critical situations.
Surgical Treatments
High-standard surgical procedures performed only when necessary. We provide pre-operative estimates and post-operative care guidance. Our facility handles routine operations and coordinates complex cases with specialist surgeons, maintaining strict hygiene and pain management protocols throughout the treatment process.
Microchipping
Permanent pet identification through subcutaneous chip implantation. This service meets Shire registration requirements and increases recovery chances for lost animals. We register chips in national databases and provide documentation for official records, ensuring reliable owner-pet reunification.
People
Dr Jamie Andrews
Veterinary Surgeon
Graduated from Melbourne University Veterinary College with Honours in 1986. Specialises in small animal medicine after transitioning from large animal practice. Combines 35+ years clinical experience with local knowledge of Mansfield's environmental health factors.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
We provide life-threatening condition treatment outside regular hours. Always call first to prepare our team for urgent cases like snake bites or trauma.
How do preventative health programs benefit my pet?
Our programs reduce disease risks through scheduled worming, vaccinations, and early detection checkups, potentially extending your pet's healthy lifespan.
What surgical options are available?
We perform necessary procedures with pre-treatment estimates. Complex cases receive specialist referrals while maintaining high surgical standards and post-operative care.
Do you treat exotic animals?
Yes, our clinic provides medical care for birds and small exotic species with equal attention to standard pet treatments.
How does microchipping work?
We implant a permanent ID chip under your pet's skin, registered in national databases to improve recovery chances if your pet becomes lost.
