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💛 A whole lot of golden love this lovely Friday 💛

💛 A whole lot of golden love this lovely Friday 💛 Full of golden coats, golden smiles and golden hearts ✨
#goldendoodle #goldencocker #goldenretriever #goldenlife

💙Happy Vet Nurse Day!💙 Today we celebrate our incr

💙Happy Vet Nurse Day!💙
Today we celebrate our incredible vet nurses at Nicklin Way Vets : the heart and soul of our clinic! 🐾

From comforting nervous pets, assisting in surgery, caring for hospital patients, to giving endless cuddles and compassion - our nurses do it all🌟

We’re so lucky to have such a dedicated, skilled, and caring team making a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do; we couldn’t do it without you! 💕

Drop a 🐶🐱 in the comments to show our vet nurses some love!

🐾🌊 Under the Sea Adventures 🌊🐾 Yoshi has discover

🐾🌊 Under the Sea Adventures 🌊🐾

Yoshi has discovered a whole new world beneath the waves… 🐠👀

Caught staring at the fish like she’s planning her next sushi order. 🍣😹

Patient of the day! ✨ Nothing makes a Friday brig

Patient of the day! ✨

Nothing makes a Friday brighter than happy potato cuddles 🐶💖

Happy weekend from the team and today’s star patient! We are open all weekend for any needs! 🐾

🚑 Need a daytime emergency vet? We know it can be

🚑 Need a daytime emergency vet?
We know it can be stressful when your pet suddenly needs urgent care, especially when many practices are focusing only on routine procedures or sending cases straight to the ER.
At Nicklin Way Vet, we’re building a culture of doing things differently. 💫Whenever possible, our doctors and team will step up for pets in need of emergency care. If a pet requires urgent attention, we do our best to be flexible, adjust our schedule, and help where we can.
Of course, we also need to balance our team’s wellbeing and existing patients’ needs—so while we may not be able to take on every emergency, we’ll always see if we can assist and guide you towards the right care for your pet.
The bonus? On the Sunshine Coast, emergency surgeries often start at $4000–$6000 😱 At Nicklin Way Vet, we’re able to provide many of these life-saving procedures for considerably less, and with the same familiar team who already knows and loves your pet. 🥰
👉 If your pet is facing an urgent situation, call us first—we’ll let you know how we can help.

Continuing our series in celebration of Internatio

Continuing our series in celebration of International Dog Day, today we meet Lenny 🐾
The story goes back to 2019 when our nurse Sarah needed a sibling for her Dalmatian, Stella. "Adoption is always an option, so I took a trip to Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge" says Sarah. "There was a refuge in New South Wales on the brink of being caught in the bushfires fires raging through at the time, and SCARS helped them out by taking a whole litter from them to adopt out up here.
"I saw his cute little face and wanted a mate for Stella. So I took Stella in for a meet and greet and they got along well. Long story short, he is in the right home now. Lenny didn't get the best start to life and he struggles with anxiety and aggression behaviours. He is what made me look further into dog behaviour and anxiety and started my interest to further study why dogs act the way they do and how we can help them."

Well, Lenny, we think you've got the best mum you could ever wish for! 🥰Happy International Dog Day 🦮

On International Dog Day 🐾 we shared stories about

On International Dog Day 🐾 we shared stories about how we met our canine kids. Funny stories, sad stories, heart-melting stories; we have them all!
This is the story of Stacey and Snoopy, and how they came to be family....

A stray puppy was brought in to the clinic on a Sunday in 2019. There was no history - all we knew was he was found wandering on the beach. He was checked for a microchip and all the best attempts to find his original family were made.

Stacey was on duty that day and despite it being love at first sight, Stacey knew that if she even held him for a moment she may never let go and there was still the chance of him being reunited with his original family.

No one came forward to claim him and eventually Stacey caved in. She picked him up never let go! He was given the name Snoopy and went to live his best life with Stacey and her family.

Snoopy is the gentlest of giants and a much loved part of the Nicklin Way Vet family ❤️ Happy International Dog Day, Snoopy!

🎉🎈 Big news! This week, Charlie wrapped up his las

🎉🎈 Big news! This week, Charlie wrapped up his last chemo treatment! We couldn't be more proud of this brave Dane! 🐾💪 Let's celebrate his incredible journey and the love that carried him through. 🎊
What an awesome card and treats Charlie's family brought in for us to celebrate this milestone. Thank you! ❤️
Here's to new beginnings, Charlie! 🌟

#CharlieTheDane #LastChemo #TeamCharlie

There's usually a heartwarming story behind every

There's usually a heartwarming story behind every "gotcha day". In the celebration of cats for International Cat Day we thought we would share stories of our team's cats and "how they met their mother" on their gotcha day.

Here's Valerie's tale:
“I was 5 months old and being speyed at Nicklin Way Vet. It was 2010. I wasn’t doing so well while under anaesthetic, so the vet and nurses checked my ECG - it was abnormal. A nurse took some of my blood for a test and found I was really sick. I was profoundly anaemic and they identified it being caused by a parasite that cats occasionally get called haemobartonella Meeowww! That’s a big word!

"The people that I owned at the time decided they had to surrender me as they couldn’t go through the treatment with me. I was sad to loose them and my future was looking grim. One of the lovely people at Nicklin Way Vet took me home for the night to look after me. She was so lovely! I went back the next night and the next again. She gave me my medication and made sure I was all better. And the best bit? She signed my adoption papers! Her name is Belinda. And that my lovelies, is how I met my mother!”

From Belinda: “Valerie is still going and is now 15 and a half years old and still has that same sweet nature and soft glossy black fur. Although the tiny dog in the family has a different opinion about that sweet nature having been blocked from going downstairs many times!”

Can someone pass us the tissues, please!😭

🥳 Wishing our fabulous Vet Nurse, Sarah the most w

🥳 Wishing our fabulous Vet Nurse, Sarah the most wonderful birthday today! We love your energy, dedication, and the uncompromising care you give our patients. Thank you for the fun you bring to our days and making us laugh when we need it most 🤗 Have an awesome day, Sarah! 🎂

Feeling the love 🐾💛 This is one of our sweet recep

Feeling the love 🐾💛 This is one of our sweet receptionists doggo; ‘Sprout’. She is all rugged up in the cutest blanket that was specially knitted as a gift to us! We extend a warm thankyou to this thoughtful gift from an amazing client. 🥰
We’re not crying, you are!

🐾 Friday Breed Shoutout: Cavalier King Charles Sp

🐾 Friday Breed Shoutout:
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! 👑

Say hello to one of the sweetest souls in the dog world – the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! 💕 These gentle companions are known for their big, loving eyes, silky ears, and loyal hearts.

🩺 As vets, we adore their affectionate nature and friendly temperament. Cavaliers make wonderful family pets, always ready for a cuddle or a walk in the park!

⚠️ Health tip: Cavaliers are prone to heart conditions like mitral valve disease, so regular vet check-ups and early monitoring are key to keeping them happy and healthy.

💛 Whether they’re snuggling on the couch or wagging their tails at the clinic, Cavaliers always brighten our day!

📸 Got a Cavalier at home? Share a pic in the comments—we’d love to see your royal cutie! 👇

#CavalierKingCharles #BreedSpotlight #VetLove #HealthyPetsHappyHearts #CavalierCutie

Nothing like a warm cuddle for Margot from our lov

Nothing like a warm cuddle for Margot from our loving practice manager Tracy to make a schnauzer hospital patient feel right at home 💕🐶
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#HealingHugs #VetLove #SchnauzerSnuggles
🐾Tracy has two schnauzers at home and can’t help but get more snugs! 💛

Little Miss Coco with the smallest bodysuit we hav

Little Miss Coco with the smallest bodysuit we have! Tiny suit, big heart! 🧡Also, Mr Kip wrapped in style! Vet said bodysuit… I heard pajama party! 🎉🐾 #CozyVibesOnly #DogFashion #recoveryinstyle

Happy 2nd Birthday to our clinic dog Clyde!! 🐶🦴 Y

Happy 2nd Birthday to our clinic dog Clyde!! 🐶🦴

You make the difficult days better for us all here at the clinic!

Wishing Dr Jana a very happy birthday!! So compass

Wishing Dr Jana a very happy birthday!! So compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking we wish you all the love! Your care for animals and commitment to their well-being inspires everyone around you—both two- and four-legged! 🐶🐱

May your day be filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a few puppy cuddles too. 🐾💙
Thank you for all you do—you truly make a difference every day!

🎂🎈 Happy Birthday! 🎈🎂

#VetLife #TeamVet #BirthdayWishes #AnimalHeroes #ThankYou

🎨🐾 Last week, our team swapped scrubs for clay an

🎨🐾 Last week, our team swapped scrubs for clay and got creative at Palmfolk pottery studio! From shaping pots to sharing laughs, it was the perfect way to bond and unwind. 🐶🐱💙 #VetLifeBalance #teambuilding

🎨🐾 Last week, our team swapped scrubs for clay an

🎨🐾 Last week, our team swapped scrubs for clay and got creative at Palmfolk pottery studio! From shaping pots to sharing laughs, it was the perfect way to bond and unwind. 🐶🐱💙 #VetLifeBalance #teambuilding

Half the Sunshine Coast will be closed for the Cal

Half the Sunshine Coast will be closed for the Caloundra Show Day holiday, but we're not! We know it's hard to juggle work and life, and a public holiday is the best time to catch up on a few things. To help out we are open this Friday for urgent and emergency care with some appointments available for routine things like vaccinations or that skin thing that really needs to be checked. New patients always welcome!
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8am- 4pm.

🐾 Meet Bonnie 🐶 This sweetheart came in for a dent

🐾 Meet Bonnie 🐶 This sweetheart came in for a dental cleaning to keep her smile bright and her mouth healthy. She was so brave and we love that she is feeling fresh and comfortable again. #BraveBonnie #HealthySmiles #DentalHealthMatters 🦷🪥🐾

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