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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9am - 12pm

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The Foreshore Vet

The Foreshore Vet
12/1 The Causeway, Kingston
The Woolstore, Kingsborough Village, Kingston ACT Wheelchair Accessible

15/04/2025

To our wonderful clients and community 💛

Please take note of our Easter shutdown period:

April 18th (Good Friday): CLOSED
April 19th (Easter Saturday): 8am – 12:30pm
April 20th (Easter Sunday): CLOSED
April 21st (Easter Monday): CLOSED
April 22nd–24th: Open as usual (8am – 5:30pm)
April 25th (ANZAC Day): CLOSED

In case of emergencies, please contact:

🚨 Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services (Gungahlin) – 02 6225 7257

🚨 Animal Referral Hospital (Pialligo) – 02 6280 6344

🚨 Valley Veterinary Emergency (Holder) – 02 6281 7111
(Sat: 1 – 7pm, Sun: 9am – 5pm)

🚨 Walk In Clinic for Animals (Belconnen) – 0482 092 824
(Friday–Monday: 5pm – 9pm)

If your pet requires any medications over the break, please get in touch with us ASAP so we can prepare them before we close. 🏥

Wishing you all a safe and happy Easter!
The Foreshore Vet Team 🐰🐣

11/04/2025

We have launched a new updated, refreshed website!

One of the biggest updates is our new medication request portal. 💊

Simply visit The Foreshore Vet website and click on the ‘Medication’ tab. From there, you can request your pet’s prescription medications anytime—no need to call us. 📨

Your pet must be a regular patient of The Foreshore Vet.

While we may not be available 24/7, our online medication request service is! Once your order is submitted, we’ll take care of the rest and contact you once it’s been processed and dispensed (allow 1-3 days). It’s still best to call for urgent requests.

Jump online and visit! 💻

08/03/2025

To the amazing women in veterinary medicine— today we celebrate YOU! 💃🏼

Your compassion, skill, and dedication to animals makes a world of difference. ❤️‍🔥

Happy International Women’s Day to the strong women who make a lasting impact on the lives of animals and their families. ✨

27/02/2025

📣 Important Update for Pet Owners 📣

You might have seen that HomeSafeID, an Australian microchip registry, has shut down, meaning pets registered there are no longer searchable. 🔎

If your pet was microchipped at The Foreshore Vet, they’re likely registered with the Australasian Animal Registry (AAR), which is perfectly fine! But if your pet was chipped before coming to us, they could be affected. 🐶🐱

To check which registry your pet is with, visit petaddress.com.au. If it’s HomeSafeID, be sure to re-register with another private registry like AAR.

If no registry is found, head to AAR’s website (aar.org.au) to register for a small fee. You can find your pet’s microchip number on their adoption papers or vaccination records. If you can’t locate it, give us a call or pop in and we’ll scan your pet to check the number! 📞

26/02/2025

Today, we celebrated Dr. Amanda’s final day in clinic. 😢

After 36 years of dedication to the veterinary profession, we are deeply grateful for her compassion, expertise, and commitment to our community. She has provided exceptional care to countless animals and brought peace of mind to pet owners throughout the years. 🐾

The difference you’ve made in the lives of your patients and their families is beyond measure, and you will be deeply missed. 🫶🏻

As you now trade in your stethoscope for a well deserved retirement, we wish you best of luck on your next adventures. Thank you for everything you’ve done. Enjoy the next chapter, you’ve certainly earned it! ❣️

21/02/2025

Hey nurses 👋🏾
• We’re looking for a locum nurse to help us out in March (and maybe beyond) 📆
• We need someone who is experienced and can jump straight onto the tools, have a laugh with the team and their Spotify wrapped contains Beyonce 👑🐝 (last criteria only for additional points)
• We can throw in some accomodation if you are from out of town 🌏
👉🏽Follow the link to our careers page to send us your interest!! https://www.theforeshorevet.com.au/careers

14/02/2025

Free pooch smooches, no appointment needed ❣️💋🌹

12/02/2025

Cute things come in designer packages 👜

20/01/2025

When your ears do all the talking 🙉

10/01/2025

It is with mixed emotions that we share some bittersweet news… 💔

After 36 wonderful years of caring for pets and their families, our beloved Dr. Amanda has decided to retire and hang up her stethoscope. While we’ll miss her deeply, we are so grateful for the love and care she has given to our furry friends and their families over the years. 🩺

If you’d like to book an appointment with Dr. Amanda before she finishes at the end of February, we have plenty of availability. Simply visit our website and use our booking portal, or give us a call during business hours to speak with our team. ☎️

09/01/2025

Sweet like sugar 🍬

02/01/2025

M e e t C o r e y 🩶

From Lynchburg, Virginia, Corey has always been fascinated by Australian wildlife, especially wombats! Maybe it’s because she grew up on the other side of the world. 🐨

She holds a Certificate II in Animal Studies and a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. 📄

Animals have always been a big part of Corey’s life, with her family having adopted stray cats, a golden retriever, Labradors, Newfoundlands, and Basset Hounds. These days, it’s Murphy, their playful rescue Rottweiler-cross, who keeps Corey and her partner on their toes. 🐕

27/12/2024

We hope that your Christmas was filled with happy memories and wagging tails 🎄💫

18/12/2024

Only 7 days until Christmas… but who’s counting? 🎁

12/12/2024

To our community, please be aware of our Christmas shutdown period 🎄❣️

December 24th: 8am- 3pm
December 25th/26th: CLOSED
December 27th: 8am- 5:30pm
December 28th: 8am- 12:30pm
December 30th: 8am- 5pm
December 31st: 8am- 3pm
January 1st: CLOSED
Normal business hours (8am-5:30pm) from January 2nd

With the holidays approaching, many Canberrans will be traveling with their pets to the coast to fully take advantage of the warmer weather. These coastal trips come with increased risks of heartworm, ticks, fleas, and intestinal worms. So it’s important to prioritize parasite prevention before you start your travels. We offer annual heartworm and tick injections for convenience. If you’re unsure about your pet’s current protection, contact us for advice. ☀️

If your pet is on long-term medication, it’s best to check their supply and contact us now if it’s running low. To avoid delays and stress, don’t wait until the medication is depleted. Keep in mind that a vet check may also be required before refilling their prescription. 💊

During this time, in the event of an emergency, please contact our trusted colleagues at either:

🚨 Canberra Veterinary Emergency Services, Gungahlin 02 6225 7257

🚨 Animal Referral Hospital, Pialligo 02 6280 6344

OR

🚨 Valley Veterinary Emergency 02 6281 7111

Wishing you and your loved ones, including your furry friends a safe and joyful holiday season 🐾

06/12/2024

Tis the season for festive scrub caps! Huge thanks to for making us merry and bright 🤶🏼🩺🎄

28/11/2024

M e e t L i l l i 🖤

Originally from Canberra, Lilli brings a strong passion for anaesthesia, surgical procedures, and emergency critical care to the nursing team! 🩺

Lilli holds a Certificate II in Animal Studies and a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing. 👩🏼‍⚕️

Be warned, German Shorthaired Pointers- Lilli will shower you with the most attention! 🫶🏻

15/11/2024

👩‍⚕️“The demographic shift in the vet industry has been astounding. It wasn’t long ago that almost every vet graduate in this country was male. Now about 80 percent of the industry is made up of women.”

Today, our Founder Dr Tanya Caltabiano is featured in !! The Foreshore Vet is proud to contribute to the conversation on gender equality in Australian workplaces.

OUT NOW 📖 https://www.futurewomen.com/leadership/beyond-industry-norms/

Address

12/1 The Causeway, Kingston
Canberra, ACT
2604

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61261884255

Website

https://www.theforeshorevet.com.au/

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