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How seriously cute is Jack here! He was meeting a new kitten that we were fostering.

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Small animal veterinarian & acupuncturist in Sydney who wants to improve pets' lives through educating owners & providing integrated vet care

DOG INFORMATION

Resource for dog owners providing recommendations, tips and tricks

CAT INFORMATION

For all of the feline advice you'll ever need.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE

Full of everything you never knew that you wanted to know about veterinary acupuncture

CAREER INFORMATION

Being the General Manager of large veterinary hospital means that I've had a bit of experience employing new vets and nurses.

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Welcome to Dr Belinda’s Veterinary Blog

Welcome! I hope you find this an informative, pet-focused, and at times light-hearted online community. On the blog, I’ll be sharing the ins and outs of small animal veterinary practice, offering personal recommendations, and celebrating the adorable pets that I meet and treat on a daily basis.

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#flashbackfriday to dinner with these fabulous vet students on Tuesday night. I had such a great time getting to know them and answering their questions. It was wonderful catching up with the students and making new friends. We also got the "real" college experience with a fire alarm and a visit from the local fire brigade. I will no doubt cross paths with them again soon and I can't wait to hear how they have been finding the uni experience.

Simba and I are both staring down the barrel of a great weekend!!! #friyay #fridayvibes #fridaynight #catsofsydney #petsofsydney #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #vetlife #vetlyfe #catlife #catlyfe #felinefriday #geriatric #seniorcats #unicorn #unicorncat #veterinaryacupuncture #petacupuncture #vetacupuncture #acupuncture #bribe

Elmo and Charlie kept me company (distracted) whilst I was trying to do some work this afternoon. I should have known better than to lay down on the floor. It was always going to be too tempting for them. Eventually Elmo stopped licking my face and Charlie stopped walking all over me.

#throwbackthursday to when we fitted Peanut with @dr_buzbys_toegrips to help stop him slipping on the floor. There were MANY treats used and lots of laughs as we worked out the best application technique for Peanut. Little did I know he had accessorized to his toe grips by wearing his blue harness. Not only does he look very cool, it'll also help his mobility #vet #veterinarian #vetlife #vetlyfe #dogsofsydney #sydneydogs #petsofsydney #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #sydneydogs #dogsofaustralia #aussiedogs #toegrips #dogstagram #vetclinic #vetnurse #vetstudent #dvmstudent #dvm #dvmlife

I have been a little quiet over here recently because I've been madly working on a secret project. Well now I can tell you what I've been up to... I am opening my very own veterinary service! We are @rousehillfamilyvets I am focusing on our sensational seniors and will be helping them live out their twilight years with comfort and ultimately provide them with the final gentle goodbye they deserve at home surrounded by their families who love them the most. So, I'll be offering in home palliative care, acupuncture and euthanasia services to Northwest Sydney. Check out our beautiful new @whiskercloud website here www.rousehillfamilyvets.com.au We are so excited to be starting this new adventure and I feel that this veterinary service is the ultimate way to honor the memory of my boy Jack xxx

Benny and I have the same level of excitement about Monday! #backtothegrind #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #vetlife #vetlyfe #dogsofsydney #sydneydogs #petsofsydney #hillsdistrictpets #hdpets #frenchiesofsydney #frenchiegram #frenchiesofinstagram #frenchbulldog #veterinaryhospital #tongueouttuesday #smile #mondaymorning #mondaymotivation

Wet slobbery treats to clean up? That’s no problem for @blackanddeckerau Wet+Dry Dustbuster or a Labrador. The Dustbuster, like a Labrador at dinner time will leave nothing behind. Unlike a Labrador it will deal with pools of drool and won’t leave slobber marks behind on the furniture. Added purrrk - instead of shedding, it sucks up hair tumbleweeds regardless of where they land (showers, sinks, bathrooms, in front of visitors you are trying to impress). Featuring O’Malley & @drbelindathevet’s best chin scratches. #blackanddeckerau #catsofsydney #catsofinstagram #vetlife #veterinarian #vetsofsydney #catlife #petsofsydney #purks #catsofaustralia #aussiepets #petparents #sydneycats #blackanddeckerau #ad

MOMO HUMPDAY MOTIVATION! Momo challenged the tastiness of my tastes on Monday. After rejecting chicken years, kangaroo treats, hard treats, cat treats and peanut butter it was good old fashioned bbq chicken that he couldn't refuse! So, I'm thinking Momo's advice would be keep looking until you find something you love and just can't refuse. #momo #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #vetsnobiety #vetmedworld #womeninvetmed #dogs #dogsofsydney #sydneydogs #petsofsydney #hillsdistrictpets #hdpets #cavoodle #cavapoo #cavoodlesofinsta #cavoodlesofsydney #vetlyfe #vetlife #humpday #veterinarian #vetclinic #vetnurse #vethospital

Ernie had a laser like focus on the treats on Friday @rousehillfamilyvets headquarters. It was very similar to how I assess the Monday afternoon order for chocolates! #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #rousehill #rousehillfamilypets #rousehillfamilyvets #englishpointer #englishpointersofinstagram #englishpointers #pointersofsydney #pointersofinstagram #acupuncture #hillsdistrictpets #hdpets #vetnursesdog #veterinaryacupuncture #petacupuncture #mobilevet #treats #vetlyfe #sydneyhills #sydneyhillsdistrict #castlehill

Surgical theater is one of my favorite places. The reasons I love being in theater are - it often challenges me and tests my nerve - provides me with great satisfaction when I am able to fix the problem - it's a quiet break from the outside world, mindfulness in action, focus on that I'm doing, not that happened earlier or what is yet to happen - I get to form strong bonds with my nursing staff where we confide in each other - it is a classroom where I get to teach, whether teaching junior nurses or junior vets it is a great feeling being able to give back - I get to practice keeping calm under pressure. What is your favorite part of being in theater? #vet #veterinarian #vetlife #vetlyfe #vetsofsydney #vetsofaustralia #aussievets #vetsnobiety #vetmedworld #womeninvetmed #petsofsydney #hillsdistrictpets #hdpets #vetstudent #dvmstudent #dvm #SnoutSquad #dvmlife #vetnurse #vettech #vetnurselife #vetstudentlife #dvmstudentlife #vettechlife #vetnursestudent #surgeon #veterinarysurgeon #veterinaryscience