Here at the Salisbury Highway Veterinary Surgery (SHVS) we employ a method of consultation which increases the contact time with the staff at the surgery.  This enables us to give your pet the best possible care when he/she is ill or injured.    It also ensures that you (a caring pet owner) are fully aware of the diseases we are able to effectively prevent, for example Parvovirus, Heartworm or Cat Flu, and can advise and implement appropriate preventative measures for you. 

The surgery has a digital x-ray machine.  This machine allows us to take better quality diagnostic radiographs in a shorter amount of time, making the procedure less stressful for your pet.  

The surgery is also equipped with state of the art laboratory equipment so many blood test results are available on the same day.  Other equipment includes two anaesthetic machines, anaesthetic monitoring devices (including a blood pressure monitor, and pulse oximeter), an IM3 dental system and 2 ultrasonic scalers, intravenous fluid pumps and a sonic instrument cleaner.  This equipment, and others, ensures your pet receives the best possible care when he/she needs to stay with us for treatment. 

Should your pet require after hours care, we will refer you to the Adelaide Animal Emergency Centre, Anzac Highway, Kurralta Park.  The phone number is 8371 0333.

We also have a very good working relationship with the Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre and the Companion Animal Health Centre (Roseworthy Campus of the University of Adelaide).  We will refer you to the appropriate place if your pet requires a veterinary specialist. 

SHVS use a very new vaccine which means your puppy can have his/her last puppy vaccine at 10 weeks of age.  The vaccine will protect against Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis and two types of Kennel Cough.  This ensures that you will be able to get your puppy out and about sooner to ensure adequate socialisation.  Thereafter your dog needs annual health checks and vaccination. 

Sometimes it can be difficult to find the money to pay an unexpected vet bill or have routine surgery done on your pet.  In these instances we invite you to apply for GE Care Credit, which enables you to pay for your pet’s treatment over time (for veterinary treatment totalling $300 or more).  Our staff are able to apply for you at the surgery and will often be able to advise whether you have been approved.  The plan, through GE Money, gives a 12 month interest free payment plan and will help take the worry out of paying for your much loved pet’s treatment.*  

Our newest payment plan is Vet Pay which is a more flexible plan and may suit clients that aren't current working as having employment is not a prerequisite for approval.   You will need to pay a deposit and the remainder will be debited monthly from your nominated bank account.  Clients can be pre approved for Vet Pay and can use the service for routine procedures, eg desexing, vaccinations and/or heartworm prevention, as well as for unexpected emergencies.  Please speak to our friendly staff about which payment plan may best suit you.

Also ask our staff about pet insurance.  Having your pet insured will help take the financial worry away when your pet is ill or injured. 

Every dog from the age of 12 weeks old is required to be registered.  Registration renewals are due in July.  We are able to process your dog’s council registration (cash payments only) for dogs residing in the Salisbury Council area. 

Community Awareness and Animal Welfare are paramount to the staff and management of Salisbury Highway Veterinary Surgery.  Currently we sponsor a Dusky Langur at the Adelaide Zoo and we regularly give veterinary assistance to animals brought in by the  RSPCA and the Salisbury Council.

*An establishment fee applies for all approved applicants.  A monthly account service fee applies when there is an outstanding balance on the account.