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Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 10am - 12pm

Trafalgar & Newborough Veterinary Centres

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Compassionate healthcare and advice for your furry family and farm. Wes established a branch clinic to the Trafalgar Centre in Newborough in 1979.

The Trafalgar Veterinary Centre was originally a one vet practice established in 1949 by Dr Wes Southgate. In February 1984 Dr Peter McCourt purchased the Centre. Dr Gee Tawfik joined in 1990 and became co-practice owner in 1991. In 2018 Dr Gee Tawfik became sole owner after Dr Peter McCourt retired. Dr Jared Waddell-Smith and Dr Jackson Chuo are now co-owners after purchasing the clinic from Dr Gee Tawfik in 2021. Today the Trafalgar Veterinary Centre is open from 8.30am to 6:30pm Mondays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 5:00pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 10am to 12pm Saturdays. Our Newborough branch hours are from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Puppy Preschool is run by our very own Dr Kerrie Piper on Tuesday nights. The clinic offers an out of hour service for emergencies concerning any species with all emergency consultations conducted from the Trafalgar Centre.

06/11/2026

How CUTE are these puppies?!?

These little guys were in during the week for their first of three vaccinations 🐾

Puppies are particularly susceptible to parvovirus, which is one of the reasons the puppy vaccination course is so important

We think golden retriever puppies are particularly loveable, share a pic if you think your puppy was super adorable! 🩵

01/11/2026

🐎 Time to unsaddle and unwind 🐎

Trafalgar and Newborough Veterinary Centres will be closed on Melbourne Cup Day (Tuesday the 3rd of November).

Our online portal is open 24/7 for online bookings and medication requests via our website: https://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/

For all emergencies, please contact us on 📞 0418 515 518

28/10/2026

We’ve had a few clients ask about Pumpkin; remember that fiery ginger cat that used to rule the clinic?

As a distinguished 18 year old, he is living out his retirement away from all the hustle and bustle.

He is being managed for some significant geriatric illnesses (kidney disease, hyperthyroidism and arthritis), but continues to enjoy the finer things in life.

28/10/2026

Calling Puppies!

Our last puppy class for 2026 is scheduled to start on November 10th and we've still got room for your puppy 🐾

If you have a puppy aged between 7-14 weeks please reach out to our reception team, they're always excited to hear about new puppies 🩷

Enjoy this video of young Theo being a rockstar in the tunnel 🐶

26/10/2026

FAREWELL DR JONO

Sadly, this week will be the last week at Trafalgar and Newborough for our vet Dr. Jonathan Ong.

Jono joined us almost 4 years ago in early 2023 after graduating from the University of Melbourne. He applied for a position after having previously completed a student placement with us during his study. He was keen to make the move into our region and discover the diverse world of mixed veterinary practice. He is extremely knowledgeable, his practical skills developed quickly, and he was soon an integral part of our team.

Jono works hard, in a profession that comes with many stressful situations. He is always supportive of his vet and nursing colleagues and can maintain a sense of fun and light heartedness. This positive energy will be missed.

The time has come for him to consider what’s next, and Jono has decided to explore a more specialised career path. He will be returning to Melbourne to pursue a surgical internship, and if this suits him well may study further towards becoming a specialist in future.

Thank you Jono, for all of your hard work and for being such a great part of our team. We're sad to see you go but we wish you the best for your next chapter ❤️🥹

$This is Frankie, a beautiful greyhound that was presented to us with a fractured back leg after doing zoomies in the bac...$

15/10/2026

This is Frankie, a beautiful greyhound that was presented to us with a fractured back leg after doing zoomies in the backyard.

Our team stabilised her overnight and repaired the fracture the next day. Now after 12 weeks since the surgery, Frankie is back to her normal activities with no lingering pain or limp.

In the picture of radiographs you will see 3 different images. From left to right you will see… The fracture when it happened, immediately after surgery and today at 12 weeks, the fracture has completely healed!
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08/10/2026

✨✨HAPPY VET NURSE DAY✨✨

Please join us in thanking these brilliant women for all that they do behind the scenes at Trafalgar and Newborough Veterinary Centre:

Alison, Bron, Brooke, Charlotte, Jo-Anne, Kat, Kaitlyn, Lee and Rachael

They work hard each and every day. They stay late, start early, get pulled out of bed in the middle of the night, sit on the floor or in a cage to comfort a patient - all so that we can provide the best care for your pets and animals.

We could never thank you enough! You are the best of the best!

08/10/2026

We sponsored the Mind Over Miles charity event on the weekend; a 24h team event at the Joe Carmody athletics track to raise money for Bettermentall Australia Inc.

Dr Jared ran and walked a total of 61km, helping his team to bring home the trophy with a whopping 622km. Nurse Lee even braved some of the rain to offer some moral support.

This was the first of what is hoped to be a yearly event. So next year the challenge is on for you to enter a team and beat him!

28/09/2026

🐾📣Please note!📣🐾
Both our Trafalgar & Newborough Centres will be closing early tomorrow, Tuesday the 29th of Sept at 4pm for a staff meeting and training.

We will still be available on 0418 515 518 for emergencies.

Don't forget you can head to our website http://www.trafalgarvet.com.au to make an appointment or order routine prescriptions 24/7.

Happy Monday! 🐶🐾

23/09/2026

Did you know puppy socialisation is more than having a dog who plays well with others? It's also about teaching your puppy how to manage themselves in new places, interact with novel things and take on new experiences. At puppy school we place emphasis on fun, positive experiences. Sometimes they're challenging. Check out 4 month old Leon as he tackles his environmental challenge with enthusiasm and good humour 😆

Address

Trafalgar, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 12pm

Telephone

+61356331327

Website

http://www.trafalgarvet.com.au/

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