Payneham Veterinary Centre

Payneham Veterinary Centre is a well-established veterinary clinic that has been serving the community of Adelaide, South Australia, for many years. The clinic was originally founded by Dr Roberta Reid as the Avenue Road vet clinic in 19** and was the first purpose-built veterinary practice in South Australia. The clinic has since changed hands and names, and is currently owned by Dr Kylie Jopson and Dr John Carruthers.

Our clinic is staffed by a team of experienced veterinarians and fully qualified nurses who are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for your pets. We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest practices and advancements in veterinary medicine, and we regularly attend continuing education seminars and conferences to ensure that we are providing the best possible care for your pets.

Services

At Payneham Veterinary Centre, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of your pets. These include:

• Anaesthesia & Surgery: Our team of nurses and vets are extensively trained and up-to-date with the latest practices in surgical procedures & medicine. We take the health and comfort of your animals as a top priority, and we use state-of-the-art anaesthetic monitors to measure your pets' vital signs during procedures. We also recommend pre-anaesthetic blood tests for animals over the age of 7 years to detect any changes to key organs prior to undergoing a sedation or anaesthetic.
• Basic Care of Exotics: We are experienced in providing care for a wide range of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals.
• Car Parking: We have ample on-site car parking available for our clients.
• Dentistry: We offer a range of dental services, including dental cleaning, extractions, and digital dental x-rays.
• Environmental Enrichment: We can provide advice on how to create a stimulating and enriching environment for your pets.
• Laboratory: We have an in-house laboratory that allows us to perform a range of diagnostic tests quickly and efficiently.
• Orthopaedic Surgery: We offer a range of orthopaedic procedures, including cruciate ligament surgery and fracture repair.
• Puppy School: We run regular puppy school classes to help you and your new puppy get off to a good start.
• Prescription Foods: We stock a range of prescription foods for animals with specific dietary needs.
• Radiology: We have a state-of-the-art digital x-ray machine that allows us to quickly and accurately diagnose a range of conditions.
• Ultrasound: We have an ultrasound machine that allows us to perform a range of diagnostic procedures, including pregnancy diagnosis and abdominal ultrasounds.
• Vaccination: We offer a range of vaccinations to protect your pets against a variety of diseases.

Staff

Our team of veterinarians and nurses are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for your pets.

• Dr Kylie Jopson: Dr Jopson has been a part-owner of the clinic since 1998 and has extensive experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
• Dr Lucy Rosenzweig: Dr Rosenzweig joined the team in 2021 and has a particular interest in medical management of cases and imaging.
• Dr Sarah Drysdale: Dr Drysdale has been with the clinic since 2019 and has a wealth of experience in small animal medicine and surgery.

Areas We Service

We service many suburbs of North Western Adelaide metropolitan area in South Australia (SA). Please click on the map below to see an alphabetical list of suburbs we commonly service.