In 1977 he began working for Phil Knight at the Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital, initially to assist during the busy thoroughbred breeding season but he never got around to leaving! David went on to buy the practice from Phil Knight in 1986 when his former employer decided to retire. He has many special memories of working with Phil, who proved to be a great mentor for a young vet.
Over the years David has had many wide & varied experiences as a vet & enjoys an opportunity to recount the more interesting ones. He enjoys all aspects of cattle work and is accredited with the National Cattle Pregnancy Diagnosis Scheme enabling him to pregnancy test & tag cattle. He is also accredited with both the Ovine Johnes Disease & the Bovine Johnes Disease Market Assurance Programs along with the Ovine Brucellosis Scheme.
Over the years David has had many wide & varied experiences as a vet & enjoys an opportunity to recount the more interesting ones. He enjoys all aspects of cattle work and is accredited with the National Cattle Pregnancy Diagnosis Scheme enabling him to pregnancy test & tag cattle. He is also accredited with both the Ovine Johnes Disease & the Bovine Johnes Disease Market Assurance Programs along with the Ovine Brucellosis Scheme.
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Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital provides services for large and small animals. We have separate dog and cat wards and have two consulting rooms which ensure waiting times are reduced. We have a fully equipped surgery which allows all types of small animal surgery to be completed, including soft tissue and orthopaedics.
Small Animal Services
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Kennel Cough both Parainfluenza & Bordetella (both of which are necessary for boarding in kennels or dog training). Unfortunately in Gunnedah and surrounding areas parvovirus is a very common contagious disease that can kill puppies and dogs. The general symptoms of this terrible disease are lethargy, off food, vomiting and foul smelling diarrhoea which can be bloody.
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We stock a wide range of Hill's nutrition science diets and prescription diets here at the hospital for both cats and dogs. Our senior nurse; Katherine Wilson has under gone a Hill's Veterinary Nutritional Advocates training course and has the knowledge on how each type of Hill's science/ prescription diet works.
Adopting a pet
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The Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital in conjunction with the Gunnedah Shire Council established the Pound Adoption Scheme in 2005. Under this scheme, impounded dogs/ puppies and cats/ kitten that are due for euthanasia (ie their owners have not come forward for them) are kept by the Hospital and assessed for temperament and suitability.
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Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital occasionally publishes articles in the local newspaper (Namoi Valley Independent) and some of these are provided below. If there is a topic that you would like to know more about that is not listed below, contact reception on 02 6742 1834 and leave your suggestion.
The articles listed are for general information and are not applicable to every situation - always consult your vet for more detailed and specific information.Here are some common examples of foods that you should avoid feeding your dog: Chocolate contains theobromine, which is a. Easter is on our doorstep and that means the Easter Bunny will be soon dropping off sweets and treats for.
The articles listed are for general information and are not applicable to every situation - always consult your vet for more detailed and specific information.Here are some common examples of foods that you should avoid feeding your dog: Chocolate contains theobromine, which is a. Easter is on our doorstep and that means the Easter Bunny will be soon dropping off sweets and treats for.
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