I grew up in Melbourne surrounded by dogs, cats, birds, turtles and the occasional sheep. Many of my holidays as a kid was spent on a diary farm in Northern Victoria so like most of us in this industry I felt a close bond with animals from a young age. After graduating from Veterinary Science in 1990, I moved to Adelaide and have lived in Blackwood since 1991.
I spent many years traveling to the other side of town for work and have worked in some great practices over the years. I have always worked with small animals and I find it very rewarding to have a great relationship with people and their much loved pets. I am very fortunate to now and work at Blackwood Vets with Mary Ann.
I spent many years traveling to the other side of town for work and have worked in some great practices over the years. I have always worked with small animals and I find it very rewarding to have a great relationship with people and their much loved pets. I am very fortunate to now and work at Blackwood Vets with Mary Ann.
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There are two broad categories of worms that may affect our pet dogs and cats, heartworm and intestinal worms. Heartworm, or Dirofilaria immitis, is a parasite that is spread by mosquitoes, so you pet does not even need to be in contact with other pets to become infected! Heartworm has a complicated life cycle.
There are two broad categories of worms that may affect our pet dogs and cats, intestinal worms and heartworm. Please see our heartworm page for more information. Worming is one of the first health care issues pet owners need to address as pups and kittens are the most susceptible. As their name suggests, intestinal worms are parasites that live inside your pet's intestines.
Vaccination has revolutionised control of infectious disease in our pets. It is essential that all pets are adequately vaccinated to help protect the pet population as a whole. Responsible pet care requires puppies to be given their initial course of vaccinations, but this cannot protect them for the rest of their lives.
Dentistry is a rapidly growing area of veterinary science. We have seen a greater awareness over the last 25 years of its importance to the overall health of the animals we treat. Just like humans, pets' teeth need looking after too! The health of their teeth and gum's has a significant impact on their overall quality of life.
Our hospital is fully equipped to take radiographs (often called X-rays) of your pet. Our veterinarians will discuss your pet's case and conduct a thorough physical examination to determine if your pet requires radiographs. Radiographs are a very important tool to help us diagnose diseases in animals, particularly for conditions involving bones, the chest or abdomen.
Reviews (13)
Steve Fischer
May 04, 2023
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Make Blackwood Vets part of your family. You can trust them to look after your valued members of your family. They care about you and your pets. Roxy, Caesar, Harry & Sienna received the utmost care & expertise. Lives well lived, with a very respected team to help them lead their best lives. Thank you 💖
Elsje Magarey
Oct 24, 2021
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Elsje Magarey
Oct 04, 2021
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Rachel
Apr 26, 2021
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My dog needed two stitches in her foot. Not an emergency, but they suggested it and kind of corralled us into the decision without giving us time to think about it. We come to pick her up and get slammed with a $634 bill for something that probably wasn’t even necessary. We won’t be returning. I’m still sick to my stomach from how much money it cost us.
Ellie Morris
Apr 21, 2021
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Ali and the team are incredible! Not only have I been taking my dog here for years before she passed I am now taking all of my cats here as well!
They give my girls the best treatment I could ever ask for and they make sure they are healthy and happy at all times !
I would always recommend this vet to anyone!
They give my girls the best treatment I could ever ask for and they make sure they are healthy and happy at all times !
I would always recommend this vet to anyone!
Angela Paul
Apr 20, 2021
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Angela Paul
Apr 11, 2021
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Mandy Morris
Dec 08, 2020
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Jen Frost
Nov 19, 2020
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Sherill
Nov 05, 2019
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Had my dog put down almost 2yrs ago, the vet and staff was so wonderful and considerate-they gave us ample time to process our loss before even sending out the invoice. Although the family and I have moved back down the hill and we past so many clinics every day, I have taken my new dog back to Blackwood to use their services again as is very hard to find a good decent vet who doesn't charge exorbitant amount.
Thank you to Erin and the staff
Thank you to Erin and the staff
Daniel Collins
Jun 19, 2018
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Meg
Oct 11, 2017
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Myoungjoong Kwon
Aug 26, 2017
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