
Between school runs, weekend sport and holidays, keeping a pet’s healthcare on schedule can slip down the list. Yet annual vaccinations and health checks are a simple way to protect the animals who bring so much to family life, from their puppy days through to their golden years.
We all know pets bring the family joy, but amidst the chaos of school runs, sport and holidays, it's easy to let pet vaccinations slip. A missed vaccination leaves pets vulnerable to preventable infections and diseases, removing any margin for error when it comes to their health.
Pets are part of the family, but their healthcare can often get overlooked and deprioritised compared to the kids'. Vaccinations, insurance and vet bills all add up, and missing a vaccination isn't just an inconvenience, it's a real, expensive health risk that could have been prevented. We owe it to our pets, and to ourselves, to give our furry family members the same love and care from their puppy years through to their golden years.
Sydney Animal Hospitals' (SAH) LifeVAC program ensures your pets are covered, removing the risk of exposure or a missed appointment, and takes the stress off, just as you'd want for any family member.
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Vet and dog owner Dr Ben Brown knows vaccinations can be costly and easy to forget. That's why he backs the LifeVAC program, to ensure his own pet, and his patients, get the care they need.
"There is no substitute for vaccinations to keep your pet protected against infectious diseases," says Dr Brown. "With this in mind, we created LifeVAC to make vaccinations more affordable, and to increase vaccination rates in the community."
Annual vaccinations start at $137.50 for cats and $212 for dogs, and that's before factoring in the cost of a preventable illness. LifeVAC's one-off payment of $795* covers annual vaccinations and a full veterinary health check for the rest of your pet's life.Prevention is easier than addressing a long-term problem down the road.
This cost-effective program pays off, not just financially, but in your pet's health: a lifetime of vaccination and the security of knowing they're getting the best care available close by at the Newport or Avalon Beach vet hospitals. No more forgetting renewal dates either, SAH sends reminders so check-ups are never missed, promising quality care to your pets.
Taking the cost and the scheduling out of vaccinations means you and your furry friend can simply enjoy it more. Give the four-legged member of the family a lifetime of care, sorted in one visit.
* LifeVAC does not include FIV, FeLV or feline chlamydia vaccines (available at $125 each), Proheart annual heartworm injection, Bravecto Quantum, or export-related vaccinations. All pets must be microchipped. Vaccines are given at the frequency set out in WSAVA guidelines. Full terms at sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/lifevac
COMPETITION
Sydney Animal Hospitals in Newport and Avalon is giving one lucky reader LifeVAC for their pet — a $795 saving, for the life of your pet.
Entries close
November 30, 2026
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One entry per person, so you're all set. The fine print for this competition is below.
THE FINE PRINT
Promoter: Beaches COVERED (All Bases Covered Pty Ltd). The prize is supplied by Sydney Animal Hospitals Newport and Avalon Beach.
Prize: one LifeVAC membership, valued at $795, covering annual vaccinations and a yearly veterinary health check for the life of the pet. One prize is available and it covers one pet only. The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
Who can enter: entry is open to residents of Sydney's Northern Beaches aged 18 years or over. One entry per person. Employees of Beaches COVERED and Sydney Animal Hospitals, and their immediate families, are not eligible to enter.
Competition period: entries close at 11.59pm on Monday 30 November 2026. Entries received after the closing time are not eligible.
How to enter: complete the entry form on this page, give your pet's name and answer the question "In 25 words or less: what makes your four-legged friend one in a million?"
Game of skill: this competition is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. Entries will be judged by Beaches COVERED and Sydney Animal Hospitals on originality, creativity and relevance to the question. The winning entry will be the entry that, in the opinion of the judges, best answers the question. The judges' decision is final.
The winner: the winner will be announced by email to the address provided at entry, seven days after the competition closes. If the winner cannot be contacted within seven days of the first attempted notification, an alternative winner may be selected from the remaining eligible entries.
Using the prize: the prize is redeemed at Sydney Animal Hospitals Newport (1 Palm Rd) or Avalon Beach (710 Barrenjoey Rd) and applies to one nominated pet, which must be microchipped. LifeVAC does not include FIV, FeLV or feline chlamydia vaccines, the Proheart annual heartworm injection, Bravecto Quantum, or export-related vaccinations. Vaccines are given at the frequency set out in WSAVA guidelines. The supplier's full LifeVAC terms apply and are available at sydneyanimalhospitals.com.au/lifevac.
These terms apply in addition to the Beaches COVERED competition terms and conditions.
By entering you agree to the competition terms & conditions. One entry per person. Winner notified by email.
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