About Us
Companion Animal Veterinary Hospital is a small animal veterinary practice located right in the centre of Dapto. Dapto is only a 10 minute drive south on the F6 from Wollongong. We opened on the 31st October 2009.
Premises
Our premises are deceptive, being very long and narrow. We are not just a shopfront or a small clinic, we are a veterinary hospital with full hospital facilities including:
- A fully equipped sterile surgical theatre
- radiography
- on-site laboratory facilities
- dental equipment
- isolation facilities
- Cat Hotel
- Medical Treatment Facilities
Services
Services provided include investigation and treatment for illness or injury as well as proactive preventative healthcare:
- Preventative healthcare
- Health checks for new puppies or kittens, or older pets
- Vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Heartworm prevention
- Worming and Flea Control Advice
- Desexing
- Dental checks
- Nutritional Advice from qualified people
- Investigation and Treatment
- Sick pets eg. vomiting, diarrhoea, coughing, pain, lethargy
- eye problems
- Lameness including cruciate ligament injuries or luxating patella
- Behavioural problems
- Emergencies such as motor vehicle accidents, tick paralysis, snake bite, cuts, bites or stings
- Chronic illness management such as thyroid problems, heart disease, kidney diease, urinary tract disease
- Lumps and Cancer
Matt Young is the attending veterinarian, providing continuity of care. He strives to ensure that you always receive top quality veterinary advice and treatment in a caring and compassionate way.
Opening Hours
We are open from 8:30am until 6pm on weekdays, and 8:30 until 12 noon on Saturdays. Appointments are preferred and can be made by calling 42 619 838. The hospital is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Although, your pets will be fully cared for even though we are closed. For emergency afterhours treatment please call the practice on 42 619 838 and you will be directed to the appropriate number to contact.