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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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How to keep your dog or cat happy: It’s as simple as ABC

Is your backyard a dull area of dismal confinement, boredom city, or pooch purgatory? Perhaps you may like to discover how to make your yard a Happy Hound’s Playground, A Mutt’s … [Read more...]

Posted on: 12 September 2019, last updated: 20 December 2019. Filed Under: Dogs Tagged With: behaviour

The secrets of successful dog behaviour training

Whether training a new puppy or solving simple behaviour problems, the central tenet is the same – reward your dog for getting things right! Adopting a reward-orientated training … [Read more...]

Posted on: 28 June 2019, last updated: 20 December 2019. Filed Under: Uncategorised Tagged With: behaviour

Seasonal depression in dogs: Help your dog combat the winter blues

The chill of winter is in the air, so for many this means our dogs will be spending more time inside. The shorter daylight hours, coupled with the cold and wet often creates … [Read more...]

Posted on: 11 June 2019, last updated: 18 May 2020. Filed Under: Dog Care Tagged With: behaviour, winter

Feather Picking in Birds

Can't work out why your bird is plucking out its feathers? There could be many reasons. Parrots are especially prone to feather plucking and self-mutilation. Why is my bird … [Read more...]

Posted on: 6 May 2019, last updated: 20 December 2019. Filed Under: Birds Tagged With: behaviour

Feather Picking in Birds

Can't work out why your bird is plucking out its feathers? There could be many reasons. Parrots are especially prone to feather plucking and self-mutilation. Why is my bird … [Read more...]

Posted on: 6 May 2019, last updated: 6 May 2019. Filed Under: Bird Care, Pet Care Tagged With: behaviour

Puppy Preschool

Train your new four legged friend at Newcastle's Brunker Road Veterinary Centre. Led by Delta instructors, our Puppy Preschool is for all new puppies. Our practice is … [Read more...]

Posted on: 21 February 2019, last updated: 17 March 2022. Filed Under: Dogs Tagged With: behaviour, community, puppy

Dog Training

Call now to discuss your dog's behavioural training needs with our Delta Instructor in Newcastle. At BRVC we are lucky to have Sharon Tonkin, a Delta Society qualified dog … [Read more...]

Posted on: 21 February 2019, last updated: 28 October 2021. Filed Under: Dogs Tagged With: behaviour

Pet And Animal Desexing

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 … [Read more...]

Posted on: 21 February 2019, last updated: 11 March 2025. Filed Under: Cats, Dogs Tagged With: behaviour, desexing, permit

Veterinary Behavioural Consultations

Book a pet behaviour consultation with one of our experienced and caring vets in Newcastle. Behavioural problems are the most frequently reported complaints to a veterinarian … [Read more...]

Posted on: 19 February 2019, last updated: 25 March 2022. Filed Under: Dogs, Cats Tagged With: behaviour

Fear and Anxiety in Pets

When describing animal behaviour, "fear" and "anxiety" can be confusing terms as they are often used interchangeably. A fearful response is an instinctive self-preservation … [Read more...]

Posted on: 1 February 2017, last updated: 20 March 2020. Filed Under: Dog Care, Cat Care Tagged With: behaviour

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  • 5
    Dr. Jonathan is the best with the kindest heart. Definitely the vet to go to.
    Google Review September 2024
  • 5
    I have visited this vet on and off over the past 10 years - between relocating and returning - and have always appreciated their care and assistance. They prioritise emergencies (injury/ open wound) where other Veterinary Hospitals have said I need to wait for the next day for an appointment. The staff are friendly and operate in a timely manner and the treatment my animals have received has always been effective.🙏
    Google Review May 2024
  • 5
    Our little cocker spaniel Tinkerbell who is only 1 yr old was feeling so unwell and was cared for by wonderful Dr Emily and Vet nurse Izzy. They communicated with us constantly, showered our little girl with lots of cuddles and they didn’t care how many times we rang. The beautiful girls at the front desk always made a point of reassuring us every time we spoke and always passed on our messages. We have always taken our pets to Brunker Rd and they are just like a family. They care above and beyond what is expected and they love and support our animates if they were their own. We cannot thank all the staff at Brunker Rd enough for the love and support they gave to our little Tinky. They are beautiful people inside and out. We would never go anywhere else. ❤️
    Google Review November 2024

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