Forbes Street Veterinary Clinic in Devonport, Tasmania | Veterinary surgeon

Forbes Street Veterinary Clinic

Locality: Devonport, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6424 1675

Address: 48-50 Forbes Street 7310 Devonport, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.forbesstvet.net.au

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25.01.2022 Dodge made sure he had a comfy seat to enjoy the serenity & Chevy was happy to accomodate his big bro. Their Mum thought Chevy had been a bit stiff lately. Mystery solved

25.01.2022 COVID19 Update no.3 From Mon 30th March, our clinic team has been divided into 2 smaller teams. We feel we needed to do this to minimize risk to our staff. We will also continue the strict measures we put in place last week. What this means - Our Port Sorell Clinic hours have been temporarily suspended - You may not be able to see your vet of choice when you make an appointment... - If you are running low on medications or a specific diet for your pet please call us by 11am Mondays. One of our team members will then contact you when it arrives. - Our clinic will be running on minimal staff so we ask you please be patient and kind. As last weeks stricter measures were put in place we have realized consultations are taking us longer, so to accommodate this we have extended our hours of operation Mon- Fri 8.30am -7.30pm Sat 8.30am -5.30pm Late last week our profession was deemed essential meaning we will continue to keep the clinic open, and at this stage we will continue with routine appointments however this may change depending on what our Government and Veterinary Board recommend. We will continue to keep you updated. Thank-you for your support and understanding during this difficult period and please stay safe See more

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our recent Puppy Preschool Graduates: Bee, Anzac, Heidi, Nala, Miso Barkley, Luna & Opie. Thanks to Eden from Paws for a Pose for capturing these moments.

24.01.2022 New year, new resolutions!

24.01.2022 We are pleased to announce our Port Sorell Clinic will reopen on Tuesday 30th June. Dr Emma popped out recently to make sure it was all ready to go, and gave it a test run with her little pals! Port Sorell Clinic is by appointment: Tuesdays from 4pm & Thursdays from 1.30pm To ensure social distancing, please remain in your car & call 6428 6509 to let us know you have arrived.... Please do not attend the clinic if you are unwell See more

23.01.2022 Did you know we now offer Puppy Preschool Classes? Give your puppy the best start by helping them gain important socialisation skills & basic training. Our talented nurse Cathy loves meeting you & your new puppy & is passionate about training; her qualifications include Cert IV Veterinary Nurse, Certified Trick Dog Instructor & Diploma in Puppy Training.... The four week course is $110.00 Classes are held here at the Clinic & are one hour duration Small class sizes & family friendly To book your class or for more info, please call 6424 1675 HURRY classes are filling fast. Photos courtesy of: Paws for a Pose

22.01.2022 A huge thank you to all of our valued clients who donated to our Bush Fire Appeal during the month of January. We raised $952.65!!! Your combined contributions have been deposited to WIRES. These funds are used NATIONALLY to assist groups treating & caring for wildlife affected by the devastating fires.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to this legend on completing her Certificate II in Animal Studies. We are very proud of your achievement Claire

21.01.2022 The Clinic is closed today for Anzac Day & will reopen on Monday at 8.30am. For emergencies, please call 6424 1675 Lest We Forget.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to our winners! Amanda Weeks - Dog Hamper Kim Bell - Cat HamperCongratulations to our winners! Amanda Weeks - Dog Hamper Kim Bell - Cat Hamper

20.01.2022 UPDATE - OUR PHONES ARE NOW WORKING AGAIN Thankyou for your patience & understanding Our phones are not working! If you have an emergency please call 0418 882 882... If you have arrived for your appointment please come to the front door and let us know youre here. We apologise for the inconvenience and will keep you updated See more

19.01.2022 Hugo This little man came in for his puppy health check & vaccination with Dr Emma. Hes a border collie cross golden retriever

19.01.2022 UPDATE Owner has been found, Thankyou for sharing FOUND DEVONPORT AREA This little ferret was brought into the clinic this morning. We are providing veterinary care however we urgently need to find its owner. Please call the clinic on 6424 1675

19.01.2022 COVID UPDATE Forbes Street Vet Clinic would like to thank our valued clients, we greatly appreciate your patience & understanding during this challenging time and we are now pleased to announce we are operating together as one team. Access to the clinic is still restricted & the following precautions are in place as per our COVID-19 Safety Plan ... If you are unwell, please stay home; do not come to the clinic. One person may accompany their pet into the consultation; however due to physical distancing requirements, you may be asked to wait outside if a nurse is needed to assist the vet with an examination or treatment. Please call the clinic in advance to make arrangements for any repeat medications, prescription food & preventative treatments such as flea & worming.

18.01.2022 CLOSED FOR TEAM TRAINING The clinic will be CLOSED Wednesday 7th October from 9am 1pm for team training to ensure we continually provide excellent patient care and customer service. For any EMERGENCIES please call 0418 882 882... We appreciate and thank you for your understanding

17.01.2022 Returning to work after working from home? Dr Katrina Ward, Behaviour Veterinarian from Hobart has some great tips to help your pet adjust to your absence & minimise stress.

17.01.2022 This month Forbes Street Vet Clinic are proudly celebrating 40 years of vet care. We have seen many changes in the industry and it has been a privilege to care for your precious pets and we look forward to another 40 years. Who remembers coming to the clinic way back when? Share with us your favourite memory.

17.01.2022 Thank you for your ongoing support. Heres a message from some of our biggest fans (our pets at home!)

14.01.2022 Congratulations to our lovely Nurse Jen who has just completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.

12.01.2022 The clinic is closed today for the public holiday & will reopen Tuesday at 8.30am. For emergencies please call 6424 1675. Enjoy the long weekend

12.01.2022 Happy Vet Nurse Day! Today celebrates our wonderful & highly skilled nurses who are an integral part of the team here at Forbes Street. Thank you for your compassionate care & dedication

11.01.2022 Our new vet Dr Sam

09.01.2022 Hugo This little man came in for his puppy health check & vaccination with Dr Emma. He’s a border collie cross golden retriever

09.01.2022 COVID-19 Update To all our valued clients we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your ongoing patience & understanding as we continue to navigate through these times. You may have experienced a longer than normal waiting time for an appointment, this is due to our routine services being restricted during COVID lockdown. We apologise for the delay and we endeavour to book your appointment as soon as possible.... Please be patient with our Team as we are experiencing a higher than normal volume of calls & enquiries. To ensure your safety & ours the following precautions remain in place: Please do not come to the clinic if you are unwell The door is locked to ensure we are able to manage the maximum number of people allowed in our reception area For the safety of your pet & yourselves please stay in your car & ring to let us know you have arrived During your consultation, whilst examining your pet, we are unable to maintain the required 1.5m physical distancing, you will be provided with a mask to wear during the consultation & your temperature will also be checked upon arrival Today Natalie from WorkSafe Tasmania conducted an inspection of the clinic and reviewed our COVID19 safety plan & the practices we have in place. We are pleased to let you know we are meeting the expected standard and maintaining a safe environment for our clients & team.

08.01.2022 Aww look who popped in for a visit today! Nurse Bridget and her gorgeous baby girl Harper. Welcome to the Forbes St Vet family

08.01.2022 We are devastated to see the destruction caused by the recent bushfires. Large numbers of animals have been lost & there will be long-term food, water & habitat shortages for surviving animals. During January, Forbes Street Veterinary Clinic will be donating $3 from every vaccination to Wires-Emergency Fund for Wildlife. You can also make a donation at reception at our Forbes Street & Port Sorell Clinics or follow the link https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our clever Puppy Preschool Graduates: Harry, Hodgey & Hugo. Thanks to Eden @ Paws for a Pose for capturing these moments. Start your puppy off on the right paw with our qualified trainer, Cathy (Certificate IV Veterinary Nurse, Diploma Puppy Behaviour). This specially designed course provides focused learning in the critical first months of a puppy's life. The 4 week course is held here at the clinic. For bookings or more information call 6424 1675.

05.01.2022 Santa has left us some goodies to give away! Like our page Tag 2 friends Share this post... Winners drawn Monday 23rd December

05.01.2022 If you have an emergency please ring 0418 882 882 If you have arrived for your appointment please come to the reception door to let us know you are here We apologise for the inconvenience & will keep you updated

04.01.2022 Ensure your pet has a safe Christmas by not sharing these goodies with them.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 Update Dear clients, We understand you may be concerned of the impact of COVID-19 on your family and your pets.... At present, the World Health Organization states there is no evidence that companion animals can be infected with the new coronavirus, and, according to the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), presently there is no evidence that companion animals are a source of infection to other animals or humans. The Team at Forbes St Vet are committed to continuing our high standard of care, and have implemented further infection prevention & control procedures We ask that you help us to reduce the risk to our clients and our team, by observing the following, so that we can continue to care for your pets. - Avoid visiting the clinic if you or anyone in your household is unwell, experiencing flu-like symptoms, have been overseas or have been in contact with someone who has been overseas within the last 14 days. If your pet requires urgent assistance please call us for advice. - In order to minimise crowding in our reception area, in line with social distancing, we would appreciate only one person accompanying your pet to their appointment (where possible) If you would prefer, you are welcome to wait in your car & phone on your arrival. Prescription medication repeats, food & parasite prevention can be ordered in advance by phone. - Please make sure you use the hand sanitisers available at reception We are open as normal and will continue to keep you updated with any changes as they arise. We appreciate your support & understanding during this time https://www.ava.com.au//information-sheet---covid-19-and-c https://www.ava.com.au/site/can-pets-spread-coronavirus.pdf

02.01.2022 Check out Maggie the Labrador enjoying her camping holiday at Streaky Bay, South Australia. Her owners Mary-Anne & Greg are pleased shes back to her old self after having her toe amputated in January. Maggie is having a fabulous time swimming, running, digging and just being her happy self.

01.01.2022 A few tips from our pets on how to enjoy isolation. Stay home, stay safe.

01.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE In light of the latest changes & Government updates concerning COVID-19, we have now implemented further restrictions to reduce the risk to our clients & our team. Please observe the following measures so we can continue to care for your pets & keep our Clinic operating for as long as possible - Entry to the clinic is now restricted as much as possible. We ask when you arrive for your appointment, that you wait in your car & phone us to let us know you are her...e. If you dont have a phone, please knock on the door. - A Team member will come out to you, collect your pet and bring them into the clinic. The vet will examine your pet, then phone you and do your consultation by phone. A Team member will then return your pet to you. - Contactless payment is preferred We can bring out the eftpos machine out to you, or take payment over the phone. - If your pet requires repeat medication, please call in advance for us to organise & allow time for your pets medication to be dispensed. - Worming & flea treatment, prescription food etc can be purchased and paid for over the phone and can be delivered to your car when you arrive See more