Border Veterinary Clinic in Barham, NSW, is undergoing a significant transition to better serve its clients and enhance service offerings. With the recent sale of their current Barham premises, the clinic is relocating to a purpose-built facility due to open later in the year. The last day of trading in Noorong Street will be Thursday, June 19, with clients having access to a mobile veterinary bus in the interim.

Border Vet’s Dr Lachlan Fehring said the change will be an exciting opportunity to add more services, and demonstrate the skills and passion of the groups vets.

“To have a venue that’s more purpose built will provide better working conditions for vets to work in and clients to deal with,” said Dr Fehring.

“Having upgraded facilities will mean being able to offer greater services, like in the equine field, for example.”

“We spend a lot of time trying to encourage young vets to come this way. Having these facilities will provide them opportunities to follow their passions.”

By launching a mobile veterinary service via a van, Border Vet will provide essential care while the new facility is prepared.

This mobile unit will focus on routine procedures such as vaccinations, health examinations, and product deliveries, including antibiotics, to local farms.

The service will extend to nearby areas like Wakool and Moulamein, ensuring continuity of care for the community. However, complex procedures will be triaged to the clinic’s other locations in Cohuna or Kerang, where additional space has been allocated to handle increased demand.

This temporary solution aims to maintain the clinic’s commitment to compassionate and quality care.

The relocation comes on the heels of a challenging period during the Covid-19 pandemic, which significantly impacted Border Vet’s operations. Staff shortages reduced the clinic’s service offerings, with the team dropping to as few as four veterinarians and a handful of support staff. However, recent recruitment efforts have bolstered the team to approximately 9 veterinarians and 13 support staff, enabling the clinic to rebuild and expand its capabilities. This growth aligns with Border Vet’s affiliation with Apiam Animal Health, one of Australia’s leading rural veterinary businesses, which emphasises professional development and evidence-based treatments.

This article appeared in The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 19 June 2025.