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Cooks Hill Veterinary Clinic is located in the heart of Newcastle on Darby St, Cooks Hill.

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At Cooks Hill Veterinary Clinic, we are committed to providing the highest quality animal care for your pet. We provide an array of veterinary services including free puppy meet and greets, vaccinations, microchipping, routine and non-routine surgical procedures, dentistry (including dental x-rays), nutritional advice, preventative medicine, and puppy preschool. 

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We are a small animal hospital, meaning we are a dog friendly and cat friendly clinic. Unfortunately, we do not treat pocket pets or exotic pets. 

We are equipped with the most state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including a full in-house pathology system, x-ray and dental x-ray machinery, excellent anaesthetic equipment with ultra-sensitive monitoring equipment for extra safety with anaesthetics, and class leading dental equipment.

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Our friendly team of staff are all pet owners and animal lovers. Our priority is the wellness of your pet. We understand how it feels when your pet is not well, and we will do everything possible to ensure your pet lives a healthy and happy life.  

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Cooks Hill Veterinary Clinic works closely with other specialist clinics, including the Veterinary Dermatology Clinic, Newcastle Veterinary Ultrasound, the Animal Referral and Emergency Centre (AREC) and the Small Animal Specialist Hospital (SASH), to ensure that our patients receive the best vet care possible.

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TICK WARNING

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Tick season is here in NSW, and it's vital to keep your furbabies safe! While ticks are generally most active from October to March, they pose a year-round threat. We've already seen several cases in our area.

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The main concern is paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus), which attach to pets, burrowing into the skin and feeding on blood while injecting toxic saliva. These ticks can be identified by their grey bodies and legs close to their heads, and they grow larger as they feed. Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are also a concern, causing symptoms like rash, fever, headaches, and fatigue.

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Signs of Tick Paralysis:

  • Loss of coordination in the hind legs, which may progress to paralysis

  • Change in bark

  • Retching, vomiting or loss of appetite

  • Coughing

  • Laboured or rapid breathing

 

While many cases can be treated by general vets, there's been an increase in pets needing care at emergency hospitals, which provide 24-hour monitoring for critical cases. Severe cases may require constant assistance with breathing due to the tick toxin.

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Prevention is crucial, as treatment can cost thousands and recovery isn't guaranteed.

Call our friendly staff during business hours to discuss the best prevention regime for your pets.

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More Helpful Tips:

  • Check your pets daily, especially around their ears, neck, and legs.

  • Avoid bushy areas, and consider clipping long-haired pets to make tick checks easier.

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If you suspect your pet has a tick or shows signs of paralysis, call us immediately at (02) 4925 2999. For after-hours emergencies, contact the Animal Referral and Emergency Centre at (02) 4957 7106.

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Stay vigilant and keep your pets safe!

Cat Lying at Cooks Hill Vet Clinic Newcastle

K. Thomas

Always caring and thorough. We have used Cooks Hill Vet for 9 years despite moving away from the area. Highly recommend.

Testimonials

K. Lynch

I would have to say this is the best veterinary practice I have ever been to. All of the staff are so friendly and helpful. Fair pricing and honest opinions.

A. Rzechowicz

Beautiful vets and nurses. They are passionate about the animals they treat and REALLY care. Very empathetic group. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

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