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Brunker Road Veterinary Centre

Quality vet care in Adamstown, Newcastle

02 4957 2269

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278 Brunker Road, Adamstown NSW 2289
Mon-Fri: 8am-6:30pm, Sat: 8am-4pm
Sun + Pub Hols: Closed
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Pet And Animal Desexing

Winter Desexing Special

Brunker Road Veterinary Centre’s Winter Desexing Special

20% off our regular fee for desexing dogs & cats in June 2026.

Desexing not only helps to ensure fewer unwanted and homeless animals, but also research shows that desexed animals can actually live longer and healthier lives.

Spaces are limited so book now.

Call us on 4957 2269 to book your pet in.

Book a day procedure to get your pet desexed in Adamstown, Newcastle.

Many people are often undecided whether they should desex their pet. There are many reasons for and very few against desexing. The reasons for desexing include:

  • Behavioural benefits – entire animals may show increased aggression, urine marking, wandering and sometimes increased anxiety.
  • Health benefits – entire females may suffer from ovarian/uterine
    tumours, pyometras, endometriosis, sex hormone dermatological conditions
    and mammary tumours. Entire males may suffer from prostate disorders,
    testicular tumours and perineal hernias. All these conditions are either
    non existent or uncommon in desexed animals.
  • Unwanted pregnancies can result in overpopulation, unwanted litters
    or expensive emergency caesarians. If your animal requires a caesarean
    it will often be required at night and may cost several thousand
    dollars.
  • Phantom pregnancies in female dogs are normal and can involve
    weight loss and inappetance. Similarly female cats can cycle
    continuously resulting in weight loss, inappetance and behavioural
    changes until they are mated.

The main concerns people often have with desexing involves weight gain, urinary incontinence and behavioural changes. Desexing does lower metabolic rates so we normally recommend a lower calorie diet. Urinary incontinence can occasionally occur in female dogs and it can be treated with one of a range of cost effective medications. Behavioural changes are uncommon. It is worth considering that behavioural changes are much more likely if you move house, get a new pet or have someone new living in the house.

We recommend desexing dogs before 6 months of age and cats before 4 months of age, before animals reach their sexual maturity. The surgical procedure is safe, quick and effective with very few risks involved. It is a day procedure and your pet will be admitted and discharged on the same day. Analgesia is always provided to our patients but if your pet appears painful after a procedure additional pain relief can always be prescribed.

On 01.07.2020, NSW State government put in place changes to pet ownership regarding desexing cats & permits.

For more information regarding Pet Registration go to our website page Microchipping & Registration.

Annual permits will be required for owners of non-desexed cats.

This means that owners of cats not desexed by four months of age will be required to pay an $80 annual permit in addition to their one-off lifetime pet registration fee.

For a full breakdown regarding permits for both dangerous dog permits & for non desexed cats over 4 months of age, click on the image below:


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Phone: 02 4957 2269
Fax: 02 4952 8666
Address: 278 Brunker Road, Adamstown NSW 2289

Our carpark entrance is via Victoria Street. We have a side path leading you from the carpark to our front entrance.

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Mon - Fri 8.00am - 6.30pm
Saturday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Sun + Pub Hols. Closed

Consultations are by appointment.
Emergency cases take priority.

After Hours Care

Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre (NAEC), at 4 Lang Road, Broadmeadow - (02) 4957 7106

Small Animal Specialist Hospital Tuggerah - (02) 4044 1781

Testimonials

  • 5
    Brunker Vet is outstanding. Our girl had Cruciate Ligament surgery and the vets along with the staff have been nothing short of amazing from the beginning. We still have a long recovery ahead however it gave me peace of mind knowing she was in such great hands❤️ Highly recommend. ❤️
    Google Review March 2026
  • 5
    We recently had our King Charles Cav in for luxating patella surgery. Brunker Road Vets have been so helpful in the aftercare process, and I couldn't recommend them enough for any of your pet needs!🙏
    Google Review August 2025
  • 5
    Brunker Road Vet is the best! I have been coming here for 3 months with my two kittens (Inky and Plop) and the team is just amazing. My cats and I receive the most thoughtful, compassionate and caring service every time. I am always treated with kindness and respect every time I visit, and I feel like a valued person! Special shout out to our vet, Dr Mcdougal, and Ash, for taking the time to answer as many questions as possible about my babies. I recommend everyone go here for their fur babies! You will be well taken care of 🥰🐈‍⬛🐈
    Google Review Jan 2026
  • I could not speak more highly of Brunker Road Vets. From the wonderful reception staff to the experienced vets and vet nurses, the care has been outstanding.
    My beautiful kelpie, Betty, has had a few health issues over the last couple of years and recently went through a pretty major surgery. Thank you so much to Sue for following her instincts and digging deeper when things just didn’t seem quite right. Because of that, they discovered a tumour on her spleen. Thank you to Lucy for successfully removing it and taking such incredible care of her. The level of compassion, professionalism and dedication shown to Betty has been exceptional. Nothing is ever too much trouble for this team, they take the time to explain everything clearly, and I’ve always felt completely informed about diagnoses, medications and care plans. We are incredibly lucky that her tumour is benign and that we get to spend more time with our beautiful girl. All of the staff at Brunker Road Vets have been extraordinary, and I’m so grateful to have such an amazing team caring for Betty.
    Google Review Dec 2025

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