Caring Country Vets - Thirlmere and Tahmoor

01/09/2026

🦜 Some helpful infographics 🦜

01/09/2026

🚨H5N1 Bird Flu 🚨

🦤With the number of identified cases of bird flu increasing in NSW and it being detected within the Illawarra area, we, at Caring Country Vets Thirlmere and Tahmoor are making some changes to how we admit birds in order to continue seeing and treating both wild, pet birds and poultry while keeping our feathered and furred friends safe as well as clients and staff.

😷 The current risk to people is low and it is important that we remain alert but not alarmed. The situation is changing rapidly and we will endeavour to keep you updated to any changes we make in how we see your pet birds.

🕊 If you find a wild/native injured or sick bird we ask that you contact Caring Country Vets Thirlmere on 46818470 BEFORE coming in. The nurses will ask you some questions so we can be prepared for your arrival.

When you arrive you can park in the car park behind the building. > Please DO NOT bring the bird into the clinic but call us to let us know you have arrived.
The staff will either ask you to come in first WITHOUT the bird or they will come out to you and ask you to fill in the usual wildlife form, before the bird will be taken into a isolation room for examination by a vet.

⛔ We will NOT be seeing wild/native birds at Caring Country Vets Tahmoor at the present time. If you do bring a bird in you will be asked to take it to the Thirlmere clinic

📋 Government Guidelines
Public reporting remains a critical part of the response and supports ongoing surveillance, monitoring and early detection efforts.

🤧 If you find sick or dead wild birds, domestic birds, marine mammals or other wildlife showing signs of H5 bird flu:

- AVOID contact with the animals and their environment.
- RECORD what you see, including the location, species and number of animals affected
- REPORT it by using the online form https://forms.bfs.dpi.nsw.gov.au/forms/23970 or call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

We will assess each report and determine whether testing and sampling are required based on the location and species involved.

Not all reports will lead to an investigation, collection or testing. Where further action is required, we may contact you for more information or arrange collection and testing.

📸 Ongoing surveillance continues across the state.
Visit: https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/bird-flu-avian-influenza

Bird flu infections in people are rare. When people get infected, it is usually after close contact with infected birds. Staying away from sick or dead birds and wildlife is the best protection.

31/03/2026

🚨LAST DAYS TO GET MEDICATIONS BEFORE EASTER BREAK🚨

Please contact the clinics on 46818470 to order any medications you need before we are off for the 4 public holidays.

9am-6pm at Thirlmere
9am-5.30pm at Tahmoor

Our last medication order is today, in case what you need is out of stock!

24/12/2024

Happy Holidays everyone, hope every animal and person has a safe loving time together!

We are open MON-SATURDAYS as per usual, but at one clinic only, CLOSED PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - check the sign below.

If you have any animal issues please call the clinics, and there is an after hours number as needed.

16/12/2024

🥳WELCOME TO THE HOLIDAYS!🎉
💊Last medication orders before the new year
💊Be sure to count your supply, especially those on long term treatments
💊Contact the clinics BEFORE MIDDAY MONDAY 23RD to get your medications before the public holidays
🧠Better to have more medication than not enough

THIRLMERE 46818470
TAHMOOR 46831918

We will be closed during the public holidays - exact hours to be posted next week.

12/12/2024

☎️ PHONE LINE PROBLEMS ☎️
Unfortunately Telstra and NBN seem against your fur babies getting the care they need.

For months the Tahmoor clinic has suffered from drop outs, inability to hear, and the phone ringing for you but not ringing for us. This week things are worse than ever.

We know we are coming to the public holidays and many of you need essential medications - please visit the clinics, as our telecommunications systems are letting us all down.

TAHMOOR IS OPEN 9-6PM TODAY
THIRLMERE 9-1PM

Thirlmere 46818470 seems to work more often
Tahmoor 46831918 is VERY unreliable :(

15/08/2024

Need good food for your pet❓
How about those with special dietary needs⁉️

We have you sorted 👨‍⚕️

We have a fridge of Prime100 at our TAHMOOR clinic & Big Dog Pet Foods (barf) freezer at our THIRLMERE clinic. 🍖

Pop in today to grab some scientifically proven nutrition for your pets 🐶 😺

18/01/2024

Unfortunately the technology is not working today.

Our phones will ring when you call, but no one can answer and we do not have power at Thirlmere.

14/12/2023

🥳The festive season is upon us!🎉

💊Last medication orders before the new year
💊Be sure to count your supply, especially those on long term treatments
💊Contact the clinics BEFORE MIDDAY MONDAY 18TH to get your medications before the public holidays

THIRLMERE 46818470
TAHMOOR 46831918