Melissa's LIST OF REPTLE VET CLINICIANS

http://www.anapsid.org/vets/#vetlist , I think this should be made a sticky.

Feel free to add HERP / REPTILE VETS to this if you have good ones.

Thanks for posting this, it absolutely should be a sticky! I checked and my vet, who is a board certified Reptile vet is listed, as well as another board certified Reptile vet that is an hour and a half away from me that once operated on and then did the aftercare for my male beardie that passed away at the age of 12. Do I can verify that this list actually lists very experienced reptile vets! I've searched on some other sites and they are never updated and hardly ever list only Reptile vets, but rather ALL vets that will "see" reptiles, which means nothing. So this list is a very important tool, especially for new owners that cannot find a good, experienced reptile vet.

Please make this a sticky!!!

kingofnobbys":1matu0aq said:

http://www.anapsid.org/vets/#vetlist , I think this should be made a sticky.

Feel free to HERP / REPTILE VETS to this if you have good ones.

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Thanks for posting this and yes this should be a sticky! Really important for those in need to get to a qualified vet/herp.

I agree, this should be a sticky!

That's the list I usually recommend as well. I'm not sure how regularly it's updated though so I usually also recommend calling around beforehand to check and see if the vets on staff have experience with dragons. When they do they're usually pretty proud of it and will make the choice more clear.

http://www.herpvetconnection.com/ saw this referenced today by Drachne so have added it.

Australia List


Australian Capital Territory

Evatt Veterinary Clinic
Dr Michael Woodham
Parkwood Road
Macgregor
Canberra, ACT 2615 Australia
02 62548754

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Inner South Veterinary Centre
Sandy Hume BVSc MVS MACVSc
47 Jerrabomberra Avenue
Narrabundah ACT 2604 Australia
02 6295 0770

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New South Wales

Sydney Region

Balgownie Veterinary Hospital
Sydney Metropolitan
156 Balgownie Road
Balgownie NSW 2519 Australia
02 4285 5210
http://www.balgownievet.com.au

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Teri Bellamy
Shop 6
Harden Street & Avoca Road
Canley Heights NSW 2166 Australia
02 9604 9792

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South Penrith Veterinary Clinic
Robert Johnson
126 Stafford Street
Penrith, N.S.W., Australia
(02) 4721-4796
http://www.reptilevet.com.au/
(BTS.net certified)

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Mobile Vet Sydney
262 North Rocks Road
North Rocks NSW 2151 Australia
02 9873 1660

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North Coast NSW Region

Dr Kia Brown - Rose Avenue Vet Hospital,
173 Rose Avenue,Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
(02) 6652 1566

Toormina Road Vet Clinic,
Toormina Mall, 7/5 Minorca Place, Toormina NSW 2452
(02) 6658 1744

Far North NSW Coast Region

Dr Evan Kossack - Lennox Head Veterinary Clinic,
5/48 Ballina Street, Lennox Head NSW 2478
Phone (02) 6687 5123


Newcastle / Lake Macquarie Lower Hunter Valley Region

Sugarloaf Animal Hospital
Dr. Mark Simpson
Carrington Street
West Wallsend NSW 2286 Australia
02 - 49551833

Mt Hutton Animal Hospital
Dr Ray Burton
15 Progress Rd, Mount Hutton NSW 2290
(02) 4947 1311

Wallsend Vetinary Hospital
8 Kemp St, Wallsend NSW 2287
(02) 4951 4222

Irrawang Veterinary Hospital
3/17 Port Stephens St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
(02) 4987 1898
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Wollongong Region

Cannon and Ball Veterinary Surgeons
Mike Cannon
461 Crown Street
West Wollongong NSW 2500
02 4229 8888

Crown Street Veterinary Hospital
424 Crown Street
West Wollongong NSW 2500
02 4228 3777


South Coast NSW Region

Dr Chantel Whitten - South Nowra Veterinary Hospital,
55 Woncor Avenue, Nowra South NSW 2541
Phone (02) 4447 8172 and After Hours 0402 299 972

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Northern Territory

Ark Animal Animal Hospital
Dr Stephen Cutter
Cnr Callanan Rd & Georgina Crescent
Yarrawonga (Palmerston) NT 0831 Australia
08 8932 9738

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Queensland

Marlin Coast Vet Clinic
Dr Rod Gilbert
Corner Aropa Street and Cook Highway
Trinity Beach QLD 4879 Australia
07 4057 6033

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Bayside Vet Clinic
Dr Mike Goulet
34 Primrose Street
Belgian Gardens QLD 4810 Australia
07 4772 1513
http://www.palmsvetgroup.com.au

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Balaclava Vet Clinic
Dr Paul Matthews
Mulgrave Road
Westcourt QLD 4870 Australia
07 4054 2166
http://www.balaclavavet.com.au

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Dr Clayton Knight
175-8 Deception Bay Road
Deception Bay QLD 4508 Australia
07 3888 3677

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Peter D Wilson
Currumbin Valley Veterinary Services
1596 Currumbin Creek Road
Currumbin Valley QLD 4223 Australia
07 5533 0381

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South Australia

Somerton Park Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Mark Hill
76 Brye Waradale
Adelaide, SA Australia
8295 6924
0412 818 920 (Mobile)
(BTS.net certified)

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Chandlers Hill Veterinary Hospital
Dr Duncan McFetridge & Dr Judy Whigham
190 Chandlers Hill Road
Happy Valley SA 5159 Australia
08 8322 2090

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Southern Animal Hospital
Dr Alex Harrison
130 Main South Rad
Morphett Vale SA 5162 Australia
08 83823666

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Salisbury Highway Veterinary Surgery
130 Salisbury Highway
Salisbury SA 5108 Australia
08 8258 7978
http://www.shvs.com.au

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Salisbury Park Veterinary Hospital
1914 Main North Road
Salisbury Park SA 5109 Australia
08 8258 0168
http://www.vets4pets.com.au/Home/

Tasmania

Paul's Veterinary Clinic
Paul Swiatkowski
66 Invermay Road
Invermay TAS 7248 Australia
03 6331 1744


Dr James Harris
Mayfair pet clinic
2 Russell Crs,
Sandy Bay TAS 7005 (opposite Coles supermarket)
(03)6224 4244
Emergency 24-hour assistance 0427025073


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Victoria

Dr Peter Cameron
221 Millers Road
North Altona, VIC 3025 Australia
03 9391 5837
(BTS.net certified)

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Lort Smith Animal Hospital
24 Villiers Street
North Melbourne Vic 3051
Tel: (03) 9328 3021

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Moorabbin Veterinary Clinic
328 South Road
Moorabbin, VIC 3189 Australia
03 9555 4808

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Warranwood Veterinary Centre
Dr. Brendan Carmel
2/1 Colman Road
Warranwood, Victoria 3134 Australia
03 9879 0900

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Western Australia

Vetwest Animal Hospitals
Dr Craig Challen
12 Davallia Road
Duncraig WA 6023
08 9246 3981

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Dr Elizabeth-Jo Vickridge & Dr Lian Yeap
Unit 10/20 Shields Crescent
Booragoon WA 6154
08 9330 2321

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McGregor Vet Clinic
Dr Alan McGregor
72 Blair Street
Bunbury WA 6230
08 9721 6778

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Someone slap a sticky!

My new vet is listed on both (woohoo!) and I actually found my vet using the herp connection link prior to this post being made.
The difference between an exotic vet and a herp specialist is ridiculous, and potentially life saving.

The vet seeing Simon when she was passing away helped, and though I do not believe a specialist would have been able to assist any further regarding cancer, after taking Alucard and Richter to the specialist 30mi away, my mind was blown.
The vet seeing Simon stated she was a herp vet, but turned out to be an exotics vet specializing in birds. There was no saving Simon, but some of the advice she was giving me was incredibly wrong or questionable, having recommended a mercury vapor bulb over a T5 desert bulb, and suggesting moss as a substrate. While in Simon's critical moments, hours before she passed, I was texting this vet for help only to receive some pretty inexperienced replies ("They generally turn darker when outside" after sending her a photo of Simon full black beard and limp in my hand outdoors.) The best thing about her was that she did diagnose Simon was retaining fluid immediately, something I never even noticed, and she did assist in her passing, with a full necropsy, at no charge. Again, an experienced vet would not have been able to save her from cancer, but perhaps at least diagnose it.

Upon arrival to the new vet, before the specialist even saw me, her assistant asked for a run down of both of their enclosures. Temps, ages, bulbs, brands, bulb ages, substrate, feeders, size, etc. The prior vet NEVER asked these at all. Not that all exotic vets are this inexperienced, but to me this was the different between a Chinese-made knock off versus the real thing. There is literally no comparison. Not to mention the entire staff, including reception, was a lot more familiar with beardies even though they staffed doctors for all animals.

Invest your money and time in an experienced HERP SPECIALIST, not an exotics or a "jack of all trades" vet.

kingofnobbys":1pw9wue3 said:

http://www.anapsid.org/vets/#vetlist , I think this should be made a sticky.

Feel free to add HERP / REPTILE VETS to this if you have good ones.

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Thank you so much! I have been struggling with my rescue beardie past few months and I have not been able to find a certified specialist. I have taken her to an exotic vet a few times but she can't find anything wrong with her.

Thankyou! It can be quite hard finding a qualified reptile vet in the area of Australia I live in, thanks again!