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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am - 12pm

Trafalgar & Newborough Veterinary Centres

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Trafalgar & Newborough Veterinary Centres

Compassionate healthcare and advice for your furry family and farm. Wes established a branch clinic to the Trafalgar Centre in Newborough in 1979.

The Trafalgar Veterinary Centre was originally a one vet practice established in 1949 by Dr Wes Southgate. In February 1984 Dr Peter McCourt purchased the Centre. Dr Gee Tawfik joined in 1990 and became co-practice owner in 1991. In 2018 Dr Gee Tawfik became sole owner after Dr Peter McCourt retired. Dr Jared Waddell-Smith and Dr Jackson Chuo are now co-owners after purchasing the clinic from Dr G

ee Tawfik in 2021. Today the Trafalgar Veterinary Centre is open from 8.30am to 6:30pm Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 5:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10am to 12pm Saturdays. Our Newborough branch hours are from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Puppy Preschool is run by our very own Dr Kerrie Piper on Tuesday nights. The clinic offers an out of hour service for emergencies concerning any species with all emergency consultations conducted from the Trafalgar Centre.

13/02/2025

These good girls are Gracie and Rosie and they would like to spread awareness about quick release collars to other dog families.

Last night the girls were up to their usual antics and playful games when Rosie's jaw got caught in Gracie's collar. Rosie twisted and pulled and pushed to try to get free, getting her front leg stuck and her jaw twisted in the collar. Gracie struggled to breathe and was unable to get away as Rosie rolled and pushed at her. Fortunately their family noticed a change in their usual playful sounds and ran to their aid. The quick actions to hold the dogs still while someone fetched the scissors no doubt saved the life of if not one, but both the dogs.

Quick release collars are designed to snap open whenever there is tension on the collar. If you leave your dogs unattended with collars on, we recommend investing in a quick release collar to help prevent devastating accidents.

Gracie has some bruising and swelling around her eyes and Rosie has some bruises and abrasions in her mouth, but otherwise these two girls came away relatively unscathed and remain the best of friends. They were the goodest girls today for their check with Dr Kerrie.

24/01/2025

Please note that Trafalgar and Newborough Veterinary Centres will be closed at both locations on Monday the 27th of January. We will be open Saturday the 25th at Trafalgar 10am - 12pm, and will be available over the long weekend for any emergencies on 0418 515 518.

We wish everyone a happy long weekend, and will be back open for normal trading on Tuesday the 28th of January.

21/01/2025

Calling all puppies between 7-14 weeks of age!

We still have available spots in our current puppy class!

Puppy school is held every Tuesday night at the Trafalgar Centre between 6pm-7pm for 5 weeks run by Dr Kerrie!

Call us on 5633 1327 to secure your spot!

To find out more about our puppy school visit https://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/puppyschool

27/12/2024

Oh there's just nothing quite like baby goat cuddles to get us through the day! 😍🥰
Lee, Kaitlyn and Jo-Anne certainly don't disagree!

25/12/2024

To all our wonderful clients and patients - ✨Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!✨
Thank you for your ongoing support of our locally owned business, and to those that sent us Christmas cards and goodies an extra thank you for your kindness and generosity 🥰
Sincerely from Dr Jared and Dr Jackson, and all of the team at Trafalgar and Newborough Veterinary Centres

24/12/2024

Absolutely adorable Lily returned to see Dr Kerrie for her behaviour check-up recently. Lily's family was pleased to report that she has been enjoying many adventures and at her check-up, Lily was pleased to show Dr Kerrie her snuffle veggies 😍🥰

23/12/2024

🎄✨Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe holiday season ahead!✨🎄

Please note our altered opening hours at both locations:
We will be closed on public holidays, and closing early on Christmas Eve (Tuesday the 24th) and New Years Eve (Tuesday the 31st)

We will be available for emergencies out of opening hours on 0418 515 518, please note emergency surcharges will apply.

If you need to make a non-urgent appointment or a medication request, don't forget we have an online portal that operates 24/7!

Link to online booking portal/medication request:
https://pawsapp.com.au/ClinicList?ClinicBusinessGroupId=1&IsIframe=false&Style=1-Group.css

12/12/2024

🎅 Christmas is coming! 🎅

Now is a great time to check your pet’s routine medication and food levels, and place any orders before the holiday period.
You can order online 24/7 via the links on our website https://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/onlineorders

We will be closed:
Christmas Day Wednesday 25th of December
Boxing Day 26th December
New Years Day 1st of January

As always we will be available for emergencies only.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

24/11/2024

Getting in early for our end of year celebration!

We survived the heat for an afternoon of croquet and carpet bowls at Trafalgar Park Bowls Club, and finished off with a delicious meal at Travellers Rest Hotel Thorpdale

Thanks to Moe Veterinary Centre for being available for any veterinary emergencies in the area, so that we could celebrate with the whole team together

☀️ 🎉 🎄🍗🥗

04/11/2024

CLOSED FOR PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Please note both clinics will be closed today for the public holiday. For any emergencies please call 0418 515 518.

We will be open as normal on Wednesday. Bookings and medication requests can be made online 24/7 via the links on our website

https://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/contactus

31/10/2024

👻 🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃 👻

Elvis wanted to participate in trick or treat at the clinic today. Of course there were treats for a good boy like Elvis (no tricks)!

24/10/2024

Cute puppy post alert! 🐶

This gorgeous litter of Border Collie puppies came in for their 6 week health checks, microchipping and C3 vaccinations with Dr Alinda this week.

Though they look like happy and healthy fluffballs now, they did have a slightly rocky start to life.

Despite being under the care of an extremely experienced breeder some veterinary intervention was required.

When the big day came around, mum required extra assistance in the form of an emergency caesarean. Luckily, Dr Charli, Dr Jess and nurse Kaitlyn were on the job! The caesarean went well and all seven pups and mum recovered nicely.

Unfortunately, two days later, three puppies represented sick and were diagnosed with hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar). Nurse Bron assisted Dr Jared and Dr Kerrie to resuscitate and stabilise them. It was determined that mum was not producing enough milk, and that supplement feeding was required. This may sound simple but it meant that the breeder had to feed all seven puppies through the day and night. Needless to say, she didn't get much sleep at all!

Luckily, all the hard work paid off and they've since grown into the adorable puppies you see now!

We wish this beautiful litter well on their next adventure - meeting their new families!

11/10/2024

✨✨HAPPY VET NURSE DAY✨✨

We don't mean to brag but we reckon we have the best veterinary nurses at our clinic!

These wonderful women share amongst them a diverse range of knowledge, skills and hidden talents! With their expertise, we are able to provide the best patient care for your special pet.

So to Alison, Bron, Brooke, Charlotte, Jo-Anne, Kat, Kaitlyn, Lee and Rachael:

Thank you for all that you do and for bringing your best everyday! We'd all be lost without you!

01/10/2024

Today is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Day!

So we thought it would be time for a long overdue introduction of our dynamic duo at reception!

✨✨ Alicia and Amanda ✨✨

A veterinary receptionist is a two word job title however the reality is that they are that and so much more. These two wonderful women make everything happen at the clinic and it's hard to imagine how we ever functioned without them!

If we were to list all the tasks that Alicia and Amanda complete day to day, we'd probably go over the word count for this post so we won't do that. In a simple summary - they coordinate the flow of the clinic and ensure that your sick pets get the care that they need.

They're always there to welcome you into the clinic with a friendly face, they're there to celebrate the happy moments like an exciting new addition to the family, but also provide much needed comfort during tough moments with a sick pet.

Alicia and Amanda take on so much but always start and end each day with a can-do attitude and a bright smile that lights up the room.

Please join us in celebrating these absolute rockstars!! ⭐ Alicia and Amanda, thank you for all that you do! 💕

27/09/2024

Our clinics are closed today for the public holiday but we will be open tomorrow at Trafalgar from 10am - 12pm Saturday

As always a vet and nurse will be available for emergencies only on 0418 515 518

Have a lovely and safe weekend!

02/09/2024

Hello everyone.

It looks like the clinic at Trafalgar should have power and reception again so we will be open today unless anything changes.

At the moment Newborough is still without power so we will remain closed there until power is restored.

Please be patient with us as we expect our phone lines to be busy today playing catch up from the weekend.

We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to being operational again!

01/09/2024

** Update - power restored Tuesday morning **

Hi everyone, we hope you are all staying safe.

The weather has taken our power at Trafalgar and Newborough, including our phones and internet access. At this time we are closed at both clinics, probably until Tuesday morning, pending return of power and internet.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

27/08/2024

It must be the week for eyelids! Patches is suspected to have had an altercation with a fence, giving herself a pretty nasty eyelid laceration.

It’s looking much better after a clean up and repair under local anaesthetic. Some injections for pain and infection, and then she was straight back out into the paddock.

Address

Trafalgar, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

Telephone

+61356331327

Website

http://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/

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