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Compassionate Veterinary Care for All Animals
Traralgon Veterinary Centre is a well-established mixed animal practice serving the Latrobe Valley and surrounding areas. Our team of dedicated professionals provides comprehensive veterinary care for both large and small animals, combining extensive experience with modern diagnostic tools and facilities. We prioritise animal health and wellbeing through emergency services, advanced diagnostics including digital X-rays and IDEXX blood machines, and farm visits for equine and livestock care.Our staff offer expert advice on preventative care, parasite control, and nutrition while maintaining a commitment to accessible, high-quality veterinary solutions. With decades of combined experience, our veterinarians and nurses deliver tailored herd health programs, fertility testing, and surgical interventions from our purpose-built clinic on Argyle Street.
Services
Emergency Care
Diagnostic Imaging
Farm Animal Health
Surgical Procedures
Preventative Care
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care for existing clients
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialist interests in bovine and equine care
- We utilise advanced diagnostics including digital X-rays and portable ultrasound
- Our clinic provides on-farm consultations for cattle and horses
- We offer tailored herd health and fertility programs for livestock
Services
Emergency Care
We provide after-hours emergency veterinary services for existing clients, addressing critical conditions in small and large animals. Our team responds to farm calls and stabilises urgent cases at our clinic. While we prioritise emergencies, capacity limitations may occasionally require referral to alternative centres.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our clinic features digital X-ray machines, portable ultrasound units, and in-house IDEXX blood analyzers for rapid diagnosis. These tools enable accurate assessment of internal injuries, pregnancy status, and disease conditions in both domestic and farm animals, supporting timely treatment decisions.
Farm Animal Health
We offer on-site consultations for cattle and equine health, including pregnancy testing, fertility programs, and herd management. Our veterinarians design customised health plans for disease prevention and productivity optimisation, with expertise in bovine reproductive health and calf rearing practices.
Surgical Procedures
Our clinic performs surgical interventions for small animals and selected large animal cases. Services include wound repair, prolapse treatment, and elective procedures using modern anaesthetic and monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety during operations.
Preventative Care
We provide parasite control programs, nutritional advice, and microchipping services to maintain pet health. Our staff offer tailored preventative strategies for internal/external parasites and dietary requirements, supported by quality veterinary-approved products available at our clinic.
People
Dr. Garth Jackson
Owner & Veterinarian
Graduated from Melbourne University in 1995, Garth has worked in Gippsland veterinary practice since 2009 and owns the clinic since 2022. Specialising in bovine work, he manages cattle fertility programs and lives on a 300-acre beef farm with his family.
Dr. Katrin Sievers
Veterinarian
Dr. Katrin Sievers brings expertise in mixed animal care, treating both domestic pets and livestock with equal proficiency. Her clinical skills cover routine checkups through to complex medical cases, supported by ongoing professional development in veterinary science.
Dr. Abbie Dizon
Veterinarian
Dr. Abbie Dizon provides compassionate care for small animals and participates in farm visits for large animal health assessments. Her practice focuses on preventative medicine and surgical interventions, maintaining high standards of animal welfare across all patient types.
Leonie O'Sullivan
Veterinary Nurse
Leonie O'Sullivan delivers skilled nursing care during consultations, surgeries, and hospitalisation. With extensive experience in animal handling and post-operative care, she supports veterinarians in delivering quality treatment while providing client education on home care requirements.
Naomi Elkington
Receptionist
Naomi Elkington manages client communications and appointment scheduling at the clinic. Her organisational skills ensure efficient service delivery, coordinating between veterinary teams and pet owners to maintain smooth operations in this busy mixed practice.
Questions
What animal types do you treat?
We treat both small animals (cats, dogs) and large animals (cattle, horses). Our services include pet care, equine health, and livestock management programs.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
Yes, we provide emergency services for existing clients outside regular hours, though capacity limitations may occasionally require alternative arrangements.
What diagnostic equipment do you have?
Our clinic features digital X-rays, portable ultrasound machines, endoscopes, and IDEXX in-house blood analyzers for rapid diagnosis of animal health conditions.
Can you assist with cattle fertility programs?
Our veterinarians design custom fertility programs including pregnancy testing, bull semen analysis, and reproductive management strategies tailored to farm requirements.
How do I book a farm visit?
Call us at 5174 1656 to schedule onsite consultations for cattle or equine health assessments. Our team provides farm animal services across Gippsland.
