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Alphington & Fairfield Vet

Thank you for choosing Alphington & Fairfield Vet to care for your pet.  

We have put together a bit of information to help you prepare for your upcoming visit

Where are we?

We are located at 138 Wingrove Street, Fairfield.  

Here is a google link to where we are.

Alphington & Fairfield Vet Map

Parking

There are usually short term parks available on the street outside.  There is also parking in Martin Court.

New client registration

To get you and your pet registered, we need a bit of information.  To reduce physical contact during the Coronavirus situation, we would appreciate it if you could download the form at this link and return it to us at info@afvet.com.au before your visit.  Alternatively, phone us prior to your visit and we will take your details over the phone.or we can give you one when you get here.  

Safety

To keep you and your pets safe we do require all dogs to be on a lead and all cats to be in secure cat carriers.  We do ask that you are conscious of other pets in the clinic.  (For example your dog may love saying hello to the cat, however the feeling might not be reciprocal!)

*We will contact you with regards to Coronavirus safety requirements.

Previous history

Please remember to tell our team about any treatment or previous health issues your pet might have had.  A good idea is to ask your previous vet to email us a copy of your pet’s history to info@afvet.com.au   (It’s also a great way to ensure we can program important healthcare reminders for your pet).

How are we different?

Our vision is ‘to create and nuture relationships to deliver dedicated veterinary care to pets and their families’.   We love developing ongoing partnerships with you as your pet’s owner, to give them the best life possible.

We will always aim to make your pet’s visit as stress free as possible.  This may include giving plenty of treats, examining your pet on the floor where they are more comfortable, low stress handling, allowing your pet time to relax.  If your pet is particularly anxious, talk to us about medication to relax your pet before any subsequent visits.

Never visited a vet?
Here is what to expect:

When you arrive you will be greeted by one of our friendly team.  We generally weigh all dogs in the reception, (cats and small pets weighed in consultation rooms).  We will always ask, but please do let us know if you would prefer no treats to be given to your dog.    The vet will then take you and your pet through to one of our spacious consultation rooms for your pet’s exam where they will ask you about your pet’s history and conduct a full physical exam.  After the consult, payment is made at reception and any medication required dispensed and explained.   Payment is required at the time for all treatments or products.

Don’t forget to check us out online before your visit:

https://www.instagram.com/alphingtonfairfieldvet/
https://www.facebook.com/Alphington-and-Fairfield-Vet-729774040535615/

We look forward to meeting you and your pet.

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Alphington & Fairfield Vet

Our team of professionals are here to help make pet care easy. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet's health, don’t hesitate to get in touch. We love talking about animals and we’re more than happy to help! If you would like to make an appointment you can book online or give us a call to arrange a suitable time.

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Sunday: Closed

Address

138 Wingrove Street, Fairfield VIC 3078

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Common Emergency Health Concerns

Chocolate / Poison Ingestion
Breathing Difficulty
Bleeding
Loss of Consciousness
Dehydration
Heat Stroke
Snake / Spider Bite
Snake Bites can be a much more serious problem.  You should identify the snake if at all possible (remember that it’s illegal to kill them though).  If you know your pet’s been bitten by a venomous snake such as a brown snake, red-bellied black snake or tiger snake, then you need immediate veterinary help.  If you’ve seen the snake but aren’t sure if your pet’s been bitten, then look for signs such as collapse, difficulty breathing, weakness, tremors and convulsions, vomiting, loss of balance and dilated pupils.  Your pet should be rested and if you know that it’s been bitten on the leg, then you should apply a pressure bandage. (source: https://ingleburnvet.com.au/emergency/common-emergencies/)
Choking
Vomitting

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