Student Vet Clinic at South Metropolitan TAFE

09/07/2024

TERM 3 CLINIC HOURS

Please be aware that we do book up for clinic and surgery appointments quite quickly, so be sure to have a local vet clinic in mind as a backup plan if we are not able to get you in within your desired timeframe.

Average wait time for a clinic appointment is 1-2 weeks, and surgery appointments 3-4 weeks. For any urgent appointments we recommend attending your local full-service vet clinic. We do not see emergencies at the South Metro TAFE Vet Clinic.

Vets on duty are occasionally subject to change.

21/06/2024

The clinic is now closed for Term 2 while our students and staff take a well earned rest over the school holidays.

We will reopen on the 22nd of July, but please be aware that we are currently booked up well into August for appointments and surgeries.

27/03/2024

TERM 2 CLINIC HOURS

Please be aware that we do book up for clinic and surgery appointments quite quickly, so be sure to have a local vet clinic in mind as a backup plan if we are not able to get you in within your desired timeframe.

Average wait time for a clinic appointment is 1-2 weeks, and surgery appointments 3-4 weeks. For any urgent appointments we recommend attending your local full-service vet clinic. We do not see emergencies at the South Metro TAFE Vet Clinic.

Vets on duty are occasionally subject to change.

13/02/2024

The RSPCA WA Community Action Day due to take place on Monday the 19th of February has been postponed due to predicted high temperatures. It will now be held on Monday 26th February at the Tom Bateman Sporting Complex in Thornlie.

Free pet medical checks, free flea and tick treatments, behaviour advice and free pet food for families who might be experiencing financial hardship.

02/02/2024

If you're experiencing financial hardship and finding it difficult to care for your pets, please come down to the Community Action Day in Thornlie on Monday, 19 February 2024 at the North Tom Bateman Sporting Complex, Wilfred road, from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Our staff and students will be assisting the RSPCA team with free health checks on the day. More information available at the link below.

Free pet medical checks, free flea and tick treatments, behaviour advice and free pet food for families who might be experiencing financial hardship.

31/01/2024

The clinic will be open from 9am to 12noon on Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY during Term 1, so we do expect to book up quickly.

Please visit your regular full-service vet in the meantime if you are not able to get an appointment with us.

We are unable to see emergency cases or cases requiring significant ongoing care, so please be aware of your closest veterinary emergency centre in case an unexpected situation arises.

31/10/2023

The clinic is now fully booked for surgery and clinic appointments for the remainder of 2023.

We will be reopening at the end of January for Term 1 2024, so please attend your local vet clinic if any issues arise before then.

08/09/2023

The clinic has now closed for Term 3 as our students prepare for their September school holiday break.

We will be re-opening on Monday the 2nd of October for consultations and surgery appointments. Please be aware that surgery places are limited for Term 4, so book soon to avoid disappointment as once surgery spots are full our next available will be in February 2024. We will not be taking bookings for dental procedures in Term 4.

Please call the clinic on 9267 7125 for bookings or enquiries.

24/07/2023

03/04/2023

The clinic is now closed for the Easter school holidays and will re-open on Monday the 17th of April.

We look forward to seeing everyone when we return for Term 2.

22/03/2023

Easter school holidays are swiftly approaching, so we would like to remind our clients that they will need a backup clinic in mind if they require assistance over the break.

Appointment availability will increase in Term 2, with our clinic and surgery sessions running Monday-Thursday. Our surgery appointments have been very popular and we are currently booked up until May, so please be sure to book well in advance or attend your local full-service vet clinic if you need your pet seen to sooner.

24/01/2023

On Monday the 30th of January we are welcoming our new cohort of brand new Vet Nursing students, as well as welcoming back our continuing students who are due to graduate in June.

We hope everyone is excited to get going with their studies in 2023!

Clinic and surgery appointments will be limited during first term while our new nurses learn the ropes. We ask all our clients to plan ahead as much as possible and have a backup vet clinic in mind in case we are not able to fit you in. Clinic will be running on Monday & Tuesday in Term 1.

27/01/2022

We will be welcoming our returning students and our fresh new faces on Monday the 31st of January!

The Vet Clinic will also reopen on Monday with limited appointments for consults and surgeries available for the first 8 weeks. Please give the clinic a call on 9267 7125 Monday to Thursday to book in an appointment.

Regular clinic hours will resume from the 21st of March.

27/06/2021

COVID- 19 update, effective Sunday 27 June.

Effective 12pm, Sunday 27 June, restrictions will be introduced for Perth and Peel for a minimum of 3 days.

In line with the Perth metropolitan and Peel regions measures, all staff and students will be required to wear a mask while on TAFE College campues. Lecturers are permitted to remove their mask while teaching.

Campuses are being cleaned before classes resume, with particular attention to high contact surfaces. Hand sanitizer is available across campuses in key locations. There will also be a small supply of masks for staff and students in the event they require a replacement while on campus.

We encourage people to visit www.wa.gov.au to find more information.

Usual physical distancing and hygiene practices will continue, following the Healthy WA guidelines, particularly those around hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home if you are unwell.

If you are unwell, awaiting COVID-19 test results or in self-isolation, please do not attend campus.

Please continue to use the SafeWA app, practice good hygiene, COVID-safe habits, stay safe and check our website for further updates

08/06/2021

FYI for anyone planning to attend the Community Action Day tomorrow, Wednesday 9 June.

*** EVENT POSTPONED ****

Tomorrow’s RSPCA WA Community Action Day (CAD) planned for Nollamara has been postponed due to Parvovirus being detected in the area.

Vet clinics in Mirrabooka and Yokine have had confirmed cases of Parvovirus, with one dog sadly succumbing to the disease.

It would be irresponsible to bring large numbers of dogs together when we are aware of a spike of cases in the area.

If our staff are exposed, it could also affect the health of dogs in the Shelter.

We are sorry for any inconvenience that may be caused. The event will be rescheduled at a later date, once it is safe to do so.

In the meantime, please take steps to protect your dog.
- Make sure vaccinations are up to date. If your pet is not vaccinated, please take them to your local vet.
- Avoid walking your dog or interacting with other dogs if yours in not vaccinated
- Avoid areas where there have been cases
- if your dog is sick, do not invite people over.

Symptoms to look out for include loss of appetite or your dog not drinking; vomiting, diarrhoea (especially if blood is present) and your dog being lethargic. If your dog shows these symptoms, please contact your local vet as soon as possible.

More information here: https://www.rspcawa.org.au/News/rspca-community-event-postponed-due-to-parvovirus

26/04/2021

With no further local cases of COVID-19 overnight, and strong testing numbers, at midnight tonight the lockdown will end as planned.

A range of interim restrictions will remain in place as part of a stepped-down approach. The interim restrictions will be in place for the next four days - specifically from 12.01am Tuesday 27 April, through to 12.01am on Saturday 1 May.

In line with the Perth metropolitan and Peel regions post-lockdown measures, our campuses will open from tomorrow, Tuesday 27 April 2021.

TAFE classes will resume, but all staff and students will be required to wear a mask. Lecturers are permitted to remove their mask while teaching.

The four square metre rule will not apply in classrooms and working environments at TAFE.

Campuses are being cleaned before classes resume, with particular attention to high contact surfaces. Hand sanitizer is available across campuses in key locations. There will also be a small supply of masks for staff and students in the event they require a replacement while on campus.

We encourage people to visit www.wa.gov.au to find more information.

Usual physical distancing and hygiene practices will continue, following the Healthy WA guidelines, particularly those around hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes and staying home if you are unwell.

If you are unwell, awaiting COVID-19 test results or in self-isolation, please do not attend campus.

Please continue to use the SafeWA app, practice good hygiene, COVID-safe habits, stay safe and check our website for further updates.