By Tanya Steele
Say ’Woof’ or ’Meow’ with Santa for a good cause this holiday season as Monbulk Vet Centre gears up for some special Christmas ’pet-ograhpy’ sessions with the furry members of the family for a purr-fect holiday paw-trait.
Owner and Veterinarian Emma Thomerson said the staff at Monbulk Vet Centre are super pleased to be able to offer the public photos with Santa and their pets again this year.
“At this stage we designated times but the clients can just call and book,” she said.
“Pending on demand we may add a few more dates and times.”
Money raised from the photos will be donated to the Emerald Monbulk Wildlife Shelter.
“The shelter is situated in the Dandenong Ranges and is run by the truly dedicated Carol Seeger,” said Ms Thomerson.
“The wildlife center cares for many animals from the eastern grey kangaroos, swamp wallabies and bare-nosed wombats to sugar gliders and even echidnas, the entire team at the shelter do an amazing job and this is just a small gesture to help with much needed funds to help continue the care they give,” she said.
It has been a busy year at the vets and Ms Thomerson said this year they have been super excited to welcome Dr Georgia Hocking to the team.
“Georgia grew up in the hills community before heading to Melbourne University to complete her vet degree.,” she said.
“She has had the pleasure of practicing in Australia and the UK, which has given her a broad range of experiences and she brings a wealth of knowledge to the practice. She enjoys all aspects of the job but has a particular interest for clinical pathology and surgery. She is super excited to get to know everyone and their furry friends!”
The clinic has also been excited to welcome a few new nursing staff members to the clinic which help to support Dr Emma and Dr Georgia to ensure pets have the best care possible.
Since opening her clinic in 2023 Ms Thomerson said she can certainly say she is absolutely loving the Hills community.
“Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive of the clinic being reopened and time has really flown by,” she said.
As the clinic heads into the festive and summer season, Ms Thomerson said it’s a time when families are more active with their furbabies.
“Now is a great time to make sure their annual vaccinations and parasite control is up to date. Or if you have any health concerns that have been playing on your mind don’t hesitate to make an appointment with the clinic,” she said.
Paw-trait sessions are available as follows and photos are $15 each
Monday 2 December – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday 5 December – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday 7 December – 9am – 11.30am
Monday 16 December – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday 19 December – 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Drop Dr Emma and her team a line to book in via email at admin@monbulkvetclinic.com.au or by phone at 03 9752 1001
