Gladesville Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Hospital in Gladesville, Sydney

Gladesville Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary centre located in Gladesville, in the state of New South Wales (Australia). It presents itself as one of the first purpose-built veterinary practices in Sydney, with facilities that have been upgraded since its establishment in 1959. Its historical leaders include founder Perry Manusu and partners Harry Cooper, Bob Ratcliffe, Max Zuber, Pam Short, and Barry Young.

General and Specialist Services

The hospital offers a wide range of veterinary services. In general care, it has facilities for preventive health care, vaccination, parasite control, dentistry, and hospitalisation. In specialist care, it engages external veterinary specialists and experts for services such as ultrasound, radiology, acupuncture, and trigger point therapy.

Nuclear medicine plays a prominent role: the centre has a veterinary nuclear medicine facility that treats animals from across Australia, and it is used for both diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries. Laser therapy is also offered, a non-invasive procedure that stimulates cell regeneration and increases blood circulation, used for arthritis, tendon or soft tissue injuries, and to promote wound healing.

Rehabilitation and Complementary Therapies

The rehabilitation service includes therapies such as acupuncture and trigger point therapy, which can be effective in treating various conditions, including arthritis and lameness. These therapies complement the hospital's conventional treatments.

Boarding and Dog Training

The hospital offers expert care for short stays of pets, with boarding services for cats and dogs. It also provides dog training programmes: Puppy Preschool and Canine College, aimed at both puppies needing to learn basic skills and adult dogs needing to polish their behaviour. Separation anxiety treatment is also addressed.

Treatments and Conditions Treated

Among the conditions and treatments mentioned by the centre are feline hyperthyroidism, canine thyroid carcinoma, chemotherapy, cruciate ligament disease, dental care, desexing of cats and dogs, feeding puppies, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV), fleas, flies, lorikeet care, mast cell tumours in dogs, paralysis ticks, microchipping, canine obesity, ringworm, sedation, shampoos, and vaccination. The hospital states it is fully qualified to treat cats diagnosed with feline hyperthyroidism.

Emergency Care and Hours

Although the centre operates by appointment, emergencies have priority and are attended to at any time. For after-hours, the hospital refers to a list of after-hours emergency service providers.

History and Community

Founded in 1959, Gladesville Veterinary Hospital has served the community and its pets for decades. The clinic presents itself as part of a family that includes its clients, and maintains a commitment to continuing education for all staff. Its stated values include integrity, professionalism, excellence, and compassion.

Location and Contact

449 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW, 2111 · Phone: 02 98175758 · Email: vet@gladesvillevet.com.au