Bent St Veterinary Surgeon
Dr PD Waugh BVSc
Cnr Station Rd & Bent St, Gympie
Ph: 5482 6922

Freney Vet Surgery
9 Channon Street, Gympie
Ph: 5482 4226

Gympie Veterinary Services
2 Little Channon Street, Gympie
Ph: 5482 2488

Tin Can Bay Veterinary Clinic
Dolphin Shopping Centre,
Tin Can Bay
Ph: 5486 4666

If you are a pet owner, it is time that you got to know a veterinarian in Gympie. Why? Because, quite simply, a veterinarian is like a doctor for your pets. If you enjoy pets enough to own one or many, then you must take the time, energy and money to properly take care of those beloved pets.

Some pet owners think that a visit to a local vet surgery is only necessary when a pet is suffering or ill. And while you definitely want to visit a veterinarian when your pets become ill or start to show abnormal symptoms or behaviour, you should also schedule routine appointments for your pets just like you schedule regular appointments for you and your family to visit a physician. There is no good reason not to give your pets the best care that you possibly can. Many simple problems and illnesses can be prevented or solved easily by early detection, even in pets, so make it a priority to see your Gympie Vet regularly.

When you become the owner of a new pet, you should make an appointment immediately to see your local veterinarian and get a full health check for your new friend. Ask your veterinary surgeon to teach you all about caring for your new pet. Learn about the best ways to care for your pet, the best food to feed it, the best ways to bathe it, and the levels of activity that are necessary for keeping your pet healthy. You may be surprised how much there is to learn about each variety of different pets. Whether you have a dog, a cat, a bird or a horse, your veterinarian will teach you helpful tips to care for your pet that you didn’t already know.

If you are currently a pet owner and have never taken the time to schedule and appointment for your pets, do so now. Talk to your other pet-owning friends to see what veterinarians they recommend in the Gympie region. Flipping through your phonebook, doing a simple Google search or checking in the Gympie Business Directory can also help you explore options for finding the right veterinarian in the Gympie Area. Some vets specialise in certain animals, so be sure that you schedule a visit with a veterinarian that has vast experience with your particular pets.

If you think that making appointments for your pets to see a veterinarian is un-necessary, then maybe you are not really suited to be a pet owner. You must consider your lifestyle and your ability to provide the right level of care for pets. Be honest with yourself – it is much better to give up a pet for adoption than to keep that pet and not care for it properly.

RSPCA Shelter, Gympie
Cooloola Animal Care Centre, Launcescon Road, Gympie
Phone: 07 5482 9407