Coast Animal Health

Veterinary clinic in Kanwal, NSW

Coast Animal Health is a veterinary clinic located in Kanwal, on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It serves pet owners from Kanwal and nearby towns such as Gorokan, Lake Haven, Charmhaven and Hamlyn Terrace. The clinic states that it is a member of the Australian Veterinary Association and notes that all of its veterinarians are fully qualified, while staff receive ongoing training to keep their skills and advice up to date.

Veterinary services

The clinic offers a range of services covering preventive medicine, assessment of specific problems and emergency care. Featured services include:

• Behaviour consultations
• Surgery, including BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) surgery
• Veterinary dentistry
• Pet desexing

The website invites visitors to view the full list of services and book an appointment online.

Professional team

The Coast Animal Health team is led by Laura, hospital director and veterinarian, and includes veterinarians Melissa and Caitlin, as well as Hadrian, a locum veterinarian. The clinic emphasises that behind every care experience is a dedicated team of veterinarians and nurses.

Commitment to the local community

The clinic takes part in community life: it attends the annual Bark in the Park event, runs free microchipping clinics and works with local schools to educate children about responsible pet ownership.

Hours and cancellation policy

Consultation hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with a break from 1:00pm to 2:00pm for staff respite. On Saturdays it is open from 8:00am to 12:00pm, on the first and third Saturday of each month only. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. The clinic states that, in response to financial difficulties within the community, it reduced its cancellation period from 24 to 3 hours: no-shows or cancellations made within 3 hours before the appointment incur a $50 fee that must be paid before the next appointment. It accepts alternative payment methods such as Afterpay, VetPay and ZIP, and asks clients to inform staff if they intend to use them so that accounts can be set up before payment.

Resources for pet owners

The website includes a section of tips, articles and news about pet health and care. Published content includes guides on kitten health care, puppy care, the dental assessment and treatment process, and pet insurance, which the clinic notes is becoming popular in Australia.

Location and contact

231 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal, NSW 2259 · Phone: (02) 4392 8822 · Email: info@coastanimalhealth.com.au