Dorrigo Veterinary Clinic

Dorrigo Veterinary Clinic Veterinary practice servicing dairy and beef cattle, horses, dogs and cats.Located in Dorrigo NSW The main areas of agriculture are dairy,beef and potatoes.

The Dorrigo Plateau is 760m above sea level, in the North Coast hinterland of NSW, an easy 1 hours drive west of Coff's Harbour. Dorrigo has a strong sense of community with people always willing to give a smile or a wave. The Practice is located in the centre of town, opposite the bakery and supermarket. Chris purchased the practice in December 1994 from Dr. Mark Crane, after having worked for Ma

rk since moving to Dorrigo in 1988. At Dorrigo Vet Clinic, our team is dedicated to treating our patients to the highest possible standards. With over 20 years of experience on board, we have learnt the hard way, that it is important to take the time to examine and treat every case thoroughly, and not to cut corners.. The practice covers a wide variety of animals, with cattle accounting for about half the case load. This makes us one of the few remaining large animal focused practices on the North Coast of NSW. For this reason, we run on a “by appointment only” basis. Chris has invested heavily in equipment since purchasing the practice and is able to provide excellent radiology, large animal ultrasound and anaesthetic monitoring. We also have “in house” pathology to allow pre-anaesthetic screening and emergency diagnostics. Because our patients can't tell the time, Chris offers a 24hr on call emergency service for our clients, for both small animals and large animal patients. Cattle and horses that need hospitalisation can be accommodated at Chris's home farm, just on the edge of town.

Found female on Old Coast Rd, no collar or microchip. Please contact the clinic on (02) 66572416
26/05/2026

Found female on Old Coast Rd, no collar or microchip. Please contact the clinic on (02) 66572416

25/04/2026

Tomorrow is World Veterinary Day. When you think of veterinarians, you might think of caring for pets – but their work goes much further.

From protecting the health of livestock to ensuring the safety of the food on your plate, veterinarians play a vital role in everyday life.

This year’s theme, ‘Guardians of Food and Health’, recognises the essential work they do to keep animals – and people – safe.

Let’s take a moment to thank the veterinarians in our communities 💚

Found outside Spar supermarket. No collar or microchip. Entire male kelpie X.Please phone the clinic on (02) 66572416
12/04/2026

Found outside Spar supermarket. No collar or microchip. Entire male kelpie X.
Please phone the clinic on (02) 66572416

25/02/2026

I'd just like to say a big " thank-you" to everyone who supported the Dahlia Day last weekend.
Just with our Open Garden, people donated over $1,000.00 towards new beds for the Dorrigo Hospital. That's a fantastic effort from our community!

This weekend Karen Shirley and I have decided to run an Open Garden , as a fund-raiser for the Dorrigo Hospital, as a pa...
21/02/2026

This weekend Karen Shirley and I have decided to run an Open Garden , as a fund-raiser for the Dorrigo Hospital, as a part of Dorrigo Dahlia Day!
If you would like to come and wander around between 10.00am and 2.00pm, Saturday and Sunday, you are most welcome.

It's been a day of conflicted emotions. Today was Dr Cara's last day as a full time veterinarian at the surgery. Next M...
13/02/2026

It's been a day of conflicted emotions. Today was Dr Cara's last day as a full time veterinarian at the surgery. Next Monday, she will start her Medical journey at UNE , or as I prefer to call it, Veterinary Science, Extension 1!
Over the past 5 years I have been absolutely blessed to be Cara's boss, mentor and chief torment!
It's been wonderful to see her develop in this profession, and I'm sure it will stand her in good stead in her new one.
Sad to see her move on, really proud of her for being brave enough to conquer another mountain!
A few photos of many from the past few years.

Renovations are now underway in the clinic thanks to a burst water pipe, so things may be messier (and more unorganised)...
09/02/2026

Renovations are now underway in the clinic thanks to a burst water pipe, so things may be messier (and more unorganised) than usual for next couple of weeks

Found: Kelpie female, near the United Fuel Station.Pink floral collar, no microchip.Please phone the vet clinic on (02) ...
23/12/2025

Found: Kelpie female, near the United Fuel Station.
Pink floral collar, no microchip.
Please phone the vet clinic on (02) 66572416

The new laws apply to EVERYONE who's dogs have litters.
09/12/2025

The new laws apply to EVERYONE who's dogs have litters.

Breeding dogs or buying puppies?

From today, the NSW Government laws have changed for breeding dogs in NSW.

Laws now include:
• Mandatory breeder identification numbers
• Lifetime breeding cap for dogs
• Minimum staff-to-dog ratios
• Mandatory ID requirements for sale or transfer of dog
• Restrictions on dog numbers, plus more.

To find out more head to: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/animals/animal-welfare/advice/pets/dogs/breeding

I just came home after having spent the day treating a dog for a bowel obstruction. There was lots of discussion about w...
26/11/2025

I just came home after having spent the day treating a dog for a bowel obstruction. There was lots of discussion about what the dog had been eating to cause the problem. The reality is that dogs just help themselves to whatever they like!
No scrambled eggs for breakfast tomorrow in our household!

Address

12 Hickory Street
Dorrigo, NSW
2453

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61266572416

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