Patient Stories
Our stories and case studies from Brindabella Veterinary Referral Service highlight the specialist care, teamwork and communication behind our work with dogs and cats in Canberra, ACT.
Stories may include patient photos, treatment summaries and updates shared with owner consent.
Real Patients, Real Care
Read more about the patient journeys, case highlights and recovery updates that show the care, planning and teamwork involved in our specialist practice.
Milo’s Story: Emergency Treatment for Urinary Obstruction
Milo is a four-year-old Dalmatian who was referred to BVRS as an emergency after suddenly becoming unable to urinate, with his family noticing that he was repeatedly straining to pass urine and becoming increasingly uncomfortable. Because urinary obstructions can quickly become painful and life-threatening if they are not relieved promptly, Milo required urgent veterinary attention.
Ollie’s Story: Treating an Oral Tumour with Specialist Surgery
Ollie is a lively four-year-old Cavoodle whose owners noticed a small red lump developing on his gum. Concerned that something wasn’t right, they promptly took him to their family veterinarian at Molonglo Vet.
Daphne’s Story: Breathing Easier After Airway Surgery
Daphne is a happy, five-year-old black Pug who had always been healthy and full of life. However, after developing kennel cough, she began experiencing repeated episodes of breathing difficulty and noisy respiration that never completely resolved.
Cashew’s Story: A Puppy with a Broken Leg
At just 12 weeks old, Cashew, a playful Golden Retriever puppy, suffered a fracture to his left tibia (shin bone). For his owners, it was a frightening experience. Like many families, Cashew wasn’t just a pet—he was their much-loved fur baby.
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Celebrating the BVRS Team
We also love celebrating our team’s milestones, professional development and achievements that reflect the knowledge and care behind our referral service.
BVRS is proud to celebrate the skills, qualifications and continuing education of our team, including our vets, technicians, nurses, physical therapy team and support staff.
Team Updates
Congratulations to Dr. Alex Holdsworth, who has successfully completed her exams and been admitted as a Member of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Small Animal Surgery). Well done, Alex!
