Follow up Notice to the Nhulunbuy and wider Gove Peninsula communities

20 December 2024

Follow up Notice to the Nhulunbuy and wider Gove Peninsula communities.

Following the previous update on veterinary services in Nhulunbuy, the working group is pleased to advise that the Katherine Vet Care Centre is scheduled to commence their first 2-days per fortnight service in Nhulunbuy on the 8th and 9th of January 2025. Bookings can be made in advance by contacting the Katherine Vet Care Centre at (08) 8972 2752.


A lease within the Nhulunbuy Industrial Estate at 15 Fincham Cl has been secured through Gumatj Corporation providing the Katherine Vet Care Centre with a suitable premises to operate from during their visits. The working group would like to thank Gumatj Corporation for providing the temporary clinic facility at no cost, for the benefit of the community, while the group work towards a sustainable long-term solution.


The initial services will consist of 2-day visits per fortnight. Based on the demand for services, the flexibility exists to increase or decrease the frequency of visits to better serve our community. Further updates and information will be provided directly by Katherine Vet Care Centre in the lead-up to their visit.


Keep an eye on: 

Katherine Vet Care Centre Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Katherine-Vet-Care-Centre-179613458771052/

Katherine Vet Care Centre Instagram page: https://www. instagram.com/katherinevetcare/ 


For more information and to book appointments, contact the Katherine Vet Care Centre at (08) 8972 2752.


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