Listing of fish friendly vet's

[DIY]

Hi all.

I spent over an hour on the phone this weekend trying to find a vet that deal with fish. The most common reply was

"I'm sorry but the we don't have any experience with fish, perhaps you could try vet xxxx"

after ringing a LOT of vets I eventually found one that agreed to make an appointment. This particular vet wasn't particularly close or cheap and didn't that know a lot about fish BUT was prepared to listen to what I had to say and even did a search on the net while I was there to assist.

I just wondered if there was interest in starting a new section similar to the store directory and have one for "fish friendly" vets, at least it can give members an idea as to what vets in their area they can go to...

The Vet I went to was "Karringal Vet hospital" in frankston VIC.

[kalebjarrod]

if someone supplies names and phone numbers we can make it a sticky in emergency the emergency topic :wink:

[Bad Inferno]

I remember a post by a fishvet at another discus forum...I have copied his details from his post

Dr Richmond Loh

TheFishVet
Highbury Vet Clinic
9808 9011

Dr Richmond Loh (BSc, BVMS)
Highbury Veterinary Clinic.
(03) 9808 9011
www.geocities.com/thefishvet

[fishyfish]

g'day everyone ,I hope this helps people in Adelaide

Salisbury Park Veterinary Hospital
1914 Main North Road Salisbury Park
Dr Trevor Rickman
08 8258 0168

Somerton Park Veterinary Clinic
76 Brye Ave Waradale
Dr Mark Hill
08 82956924

[DiscusMan]

My local vet where i take my dog to get its neddles has a ZOO vet workign for them. When i spoke to the zoo vet they where quite willing to do a faecal examination to determine problems etc.

Didnt get the cost but here are the vet details.

they have 2 clinics actually not sure which one the zoo vet visit more often but a phone call will work wonders im sure.

Austral Veterinary Clinic
Shop 4, Edmonson Ave & 10th Ave,
Austral 2171
02 9606 9312

Hours
Mon -Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sat 9:00am - 5:00pm

Canley Heights Veterinary Clinic
Shop 6,Harden St & Avoca Rd
Canley Heights 2166
02 9604 9792 or 02 9604 9300

Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 7:00pm
Sat 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun 10:30am - 1:30pm

They also have an after hours contact number

Call 132 222
Quote Pager Number 262525
Leave Name, Phone Number and ashort message

They will return call within 15 minutes whenever possible.

These are good vets they are involved with wires and one if the owners is a very good bird vet as well. So i totally recommend them for all vet needs.

Wayne

[DiscusMan]

Well after think for a couple of minutes after post my first vet i though that this is sucha good idea that i might put a bigger effotr in.

So i called around taronga zoo etc etc.

Came up with this. A vet who actually advertises that they treat fish.

So here it is

http://www.birdvet.com.au

Go to the site it has a section on takign fish in. What he wants you to take in adn the information he requires you to gather to take in as well.

Consultation costs i was told voer the phone are $56 plus meds and any other costs.

I am sure there are others so lets gets this list going!

Wayne

[flukes]

Ok went too this guy after trying so hard too get metro and when i did see him he gave me 80 tablets for $27. :shock: bargin...

Not sure of addresses but he is in Keysbourough and on cheltenham rd..

Ill have to get the address and ph and post...

[Bill T.]

Dr. Rob Jones is the vet for Melbourne Aquarium.
Phone: 9792 1200
His practice is in Dandenong. I spoke with him last night & he is willing to diagnose flukes and other fish problems. He can disect and give a pathology report if need be.

He reckons that small flukes can reside deep in the gill fissures and avoid medication if it is not administerred long enough.

If my apparent fluke problem re emerges, I will take a fish to him for diagnosis. Even if it becomes a sacrificial fish, at least I will get a proper diagnosis & may then treat my tank more confidently.

[Merrilyn]

Thanks for that information Bill. It's good to know we have someone in Melbourne who understands fish.

Send me an email before you decide to sacrifice any of your fish. I may have another solution for you.

[flukes]

Gret stuff, and so close too me :lol:

[Squid]

Anyone in Nth QLD. Dr Ursula Norton who works for GreenCross Vets in Townsville is a fish vet. She is also a degree qualified Aquaculturist (from UTAS) and has great experience with fish disease.
PH 07 47792500

[Littlefish]

Northside of Brisbane:

Petcetera Aquarium & Pets at 33 Blackwood Street, Mitchelton advertises 'Vet owned & operated'. Phone 3354 1966

Petworks at Great Western Shopping Centre (Cnr Samford & Settlement Rds, Keperra) has a biggish aquarium section and claims to have a vet on site. Phone 3351 7244

Haven't tried their vet services, just noticed they were located in an aquarium type setting. Have to admit I don't use vets much nowadays, since the last one traumatised my goats and nearly killed my cow.

Fred

[kalebjarrod]

Dr. Graeme Lyon

G.J Loyon & Associates
Veterinary Surgeons
21 Station Street
Nerang QLD

PH 07 55781099
FAX 07 55781109

He can diagnose Hex via a picture and does not require you to bring in the fish!

[DR.V]

Maroubra Veterinary Hospital
88 Bunnerong Road Pagewood NSW 2035
PH : 9344 8722
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 7.30pm
Sat 9.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 12.00pm

Vet : Adam Gordon

This vet is very friendly and helpfull. He also know some stuff about fish. I bought Metro from this vet, really cheap price.

[tank]

South Tweed Veterinary Clinic
DR Ross G Salmon
ph (07)55244384
mon - fri 8.30 to 5pm sat 9am to 12 noon

Novice at fish treatment but was willing to listnen and went out of his way
to help prescribed metro without photos or consult

[ozarowana]

Petworks at Great Western Shopping Centre (Cnr Samford & Settlement Rds, Keperra) has a biggish aquarium section and claims to have a vet on site. Phone 3351 7244

The vets name is Geoff Little and the surgery he works at is at 576 Southpine Rd Everton Park ph: (07) 3354 1688

We take our dogs to him and I've had chats to him about fish and also metro and he was quite willing to prescribe it. I asked as a backup.

[Trebs]

Canley Heights Veterinary Clinic
Shop 6,Harden St & Avoca Rd
Canley Heights 2166
02 9604 9792 or 02 9604 9300

Useless for Metro.

[TomNS]

Northside of Brisbane:

Petcetera Aquarium & Pets at 33 Blackwood Street, Mitchelton advertises 'Vet owned & operated'. Phone 3354 1966

Petworks at Great Western Shopping Centre (Cnr Samford & Settlement Rds, Keperra) has a biggish aquarium section and claims to have a vet on site. Phone 3351 7244

Haven't tried their vet services, just noticed they were located in an aquarium type setting. Have to admit I don't use vets much nowadays, since the last one traumatised my goats and nearly killed my cow.

Fred

Very helpful people - I have setup an appointment with these guys and they are happy to dispense once they know that I have the right disease

Tom

[aussieorchid]

For those on the southside of Brissy the vet above Pet City as you drive in (will try and find the name) will dispense metro for fish use.

[TomNS]

For those on the southside of Brissy the vet above Pet City as you drive in (will try and find the name) will dispense metro for fish use.

Do you have to pay for a consult ?

Tom

[aussieorchid]

No I went there about 12-14 months ago now but I just explained what I wanted and I purchased the metro. Only paid the cost of the tablets. The vet I spoke to said pet city refered a lot of people to them so he understood what I wanted.

[marg]

Karen Mogg - Underwater World - Sunshine Coast - 0754 938 222.

Have spoken to her in the past - she is very helpful.

Marg.

[TomNS]

No I went there about 12-14 months ago now but I just explained what I wanted and I purchased the metro. Only paid the cost of the tablets. The vet I spoke to said pet city refered a lot of people to them so he understood what I wanted.


This appears to no longer be the case - I called today and they wouldn't prescribe without a consultation and even if I booked one $52 they were extremely hesitant to talk to me about it

Tom

[aussieorchid]

That is a shame as I said it was over 12 months ago now but they were very helpful. Maybe there has been a change of vets since then. Maybe check with Pet City as they were the ones who suggested I go there they may have an alternative place now. I just walked in no booking. Maybe there has been a change of laws for the sale of this drug.

[discus lover01]

Salisbury Park Veterinary Hospital
1914 Main North Road Salisbury Park
Dr Trevor Rickman
08 8258 0168
this is where i take fish as posted before and he is awesome with his fish stuff

[chikku]

those of u in brisbane, i recently got my metro from a vet in cannon hill, no consultation, just ring up and the receptionist will know and dispense metro for u

address is

Pickwick Professional Centre
6/18 Pickwick Street
Cannon Hill QLD

PH: 3399 9610

give them a ring beforehand and tell them wat u want

they are very nice, i rang them in the morning and they had meds ready in the arvo for me to pick up, it was aronud 50c a tablet of metro 200mg

HTH,

Chris

[gro]

I remember a post by a fishvet at another discus forum...I have copied his details from his post

Dr Richmond Loh

TheFishVet
Highbury Vet Clinic
9808 9011

Dr Richmond Loh (BSc, BVMS)
Highbury Veterinary Clinic.
(03) 9808 9011
www.geocities.com/thefishvet


I tried these guys and got donuts - any others in the area you can think of
cheers gro

[peppermintman]

Thans guys for the numbers and when my discus get sick in Brissie I will call for advice, Thanks again

[fishgeek]

i just read through some of the coomments above

i have no problems/issue or grivance with anything going on

i think those recieving prescription medications without there fish being examined should realise that the veterinary proffessional doing so is putting themselves in a delicate position, yes they are being helpful equally they are opening up themselves to charges of proffesional misconduct and postings on an open websight can only make that situation more likely

maybe list the helpful clinics and suggest that at least a feacal sample is taken to the clinic for the veterinary to examine before dispensing an appropriate medication for feacal protoza, or something along those line

andrew