CHANGES TO OUR OUT OF HOURS ON CALL SERVICE

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The staff at Gibsons Veterinary Hospital have spent the last 6 years managing a 24/7 on call service. As you are aware, there is currently a nationwide professional healthcare shortage. Unfortunately the out of hours service has taken a toll on the staff. 

We have decided to join the team of the sunshine coast to provide a joint out of hours service.  The aim is to reduce veterinary burnout and to facilitate a long term plan of excellent client care. Going forward, all of the vets on the sunshine coast will be sharing the on call responsibilities.

When you call our telephone number out of hours, there will be a message with clear instructions on how to contact the current clinic which will be providing out of hours service.

The out of hours service goal is to provide care for you pet on an emergency basis. As soon as feasible, the on call vet will request that you go back to your regular clinic for service. 

Depending on the clinic on call, you may be required to travel to Gibsons or Sechelt for your on call needs. Luckily, we have an amazing team of dedicated doctors on the coast, who are willing to share the on call responsibilites and provide excellent care for your pets out of hours.