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Welcome to Charleville Vet Surgery
Nurturing bonds, enriching lives
About Us
Welcome to Charleville Vet Surgery, where we have been caring for your animals for over 25 years. There have been a few changes in ownership over this time, but our passion for what we do and our commitment to our community remains the same!
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Located 5 minutes north of Charleville (heading toward Augathella), our team of experienced vets, nurses, and receptionists strive to create a place where every pet receives personalised care in a warm, welcoming environment, and every client feels valued and supported.
Our Mission...
Our mission is to create a supportive and engaging work environment that empowers our employees to unleash their full potential so that we can deliver outstanding services to the community and their animals.
Our Vision...
We envision becoming a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality care for animals, where both pets and their owners feel welcomed and supported. We strive to continually enhance our knowledge and skills, and to create a positive impact on the wider community through education and outreach.
Our Values...
We uphold the values of compassion, commitment, teamwork, and positive impact. These values guide us in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our patients, clients, and community.
Meet Our Team
Dr Terri Eckel
Veterinarian / Owner
What Terri didn't tell you...
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Terri has two kids (don't worry she will tell you about them when you come in - please don't ask for pictures)!
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Terri first worked for CVS (as a dog washer/trainee nurse) when she was about 13!
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She graduated in 2010, and has nearly 14 years in mixed practice experience. She is extremely passionate about all things vetting and is always keen to learn new skills!
Meagan Dempster
Receptionist / Chief Animal Adopter
What Meagan didn't tell you...
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She got roped into working at CVS in 2022, after she called up after hours about her sick dog. She can't really leave now, due to the amount of stray / needy / cute animals she has adopted while working here!
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Her superpower is her understanding and compassion for clients and colleagues, and nothing is ever too much to ask for Meagan.
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​​She is fast becoming the organiser in our clinic - trying her best to keep us all in line!
Maddie King
Vet Nurse (Cert 4 in progress)
What Maddie didn't tell you...
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Well, lots - because she hasn't done her video yet :)
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Maddie loves to have fun with her friends (especially since she turned 18), riding horses, winning champion hack at our local show in 2024!
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She is great to work with (luckily, because she's been here since 2020) and she very kind to the animals, often getting busted sneaking treats, talking to them a lot and giving them cuddles.
Chelsea Reid
Cert 4 Vet Nurse
What Chels didn't tell you...
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She is a go-getter with a can-do attitude, she chips in everywhere she can, is a quick learner, and is always thinking ahead.
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Chelsea is definitely downplaying how much she loves her motorbike ​- she is faster around the barrels than a horse these days!!
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Her other hobbies include going to the gym, looking after her beaut sausage dog Sadie and going home for the weekend to her family in Eulo.
Dr Emma Young
Veterinarian
What Em didn't tell you...
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She is happiest at the back end of a cow / bull or zipping around town on her road bike.
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She is likely the cheeriest member of our team and clearly wears her love of her job on the outside!!
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She has been working at CVS since graduating in 2021 from JCU.
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She will also collect any spare animals, especially if they are lambs or kids!
What We Do
After Hours Emergency Care
At Charleville Vet Surgery, our vets are available for emergencies from 7am to 7pm. While we would love to provide 24/7 care, as a small clinic with limited vets, the additional after-hours coverage impacts our ability to deliver the best care for your pets during our regular hours.
To reach us, simply phone our office number 4654 2605 and you will be forwarded to our veterinarian on call.
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If your pet requires urgent care outside these hours, please contact the closest veterinary clinics in Roma, St George, or Longreach. Alternatively, you can visit vetchat.com.au or dialavet.com for 24/7 veterinary advice! If your are worried your pet has been affected by a poison, you can visit animalpoisons.com.au or phone the helpline on 1300 869 738.
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We always hold the first appointment of the day at 9am for urgent cases, so you can be assured we will see any patients needing urgent care first thing.
Outreach Clinics 2025
We love getting out on the road and travel to Quilpie, Cunnamulla, Augathella and Tambo every 6 weeks!
We do charge a fee of $35 per family / house call to cover costs such as accommodation and travel.
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We are always happy to help, so please reach out if you would like some more information.
You can book online, give us a call, or send us an email to find out more about the next clinci in your area.
Cunnamulla
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5th and 6th February
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19th and 20th March
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30th April and 1st May
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11th and 12th June
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23rd and 24th July
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3rd and 4th September
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15th and 16th October
Augathella
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18th February
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1st April
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13th May
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24th June
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5th August
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16th September
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28th October
*appointments available until midday
Tambo
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19th and 20th February
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2nd and 3rd April
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14th and 15th May
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25th and 26th June
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6th and 7th August
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17th and 18th September
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29th and 30th October
Quilpie
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5th and 6th March
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16th and 17th April
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28th and 29th May
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9th and 10th July
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20th and 21st August
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1st and 2nd October
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12th and 13th November
Yowah​
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17th March
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13th October
*afternoon appointments available
Thargomindah
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18th and 19th March
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14th and 15th October
Contact Us
Address
"Pretty Pines"
32057 Mitchell Highway
CHARLEVILLE QLD 4470
Contact
07 4654 2605
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday
9 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday
Closed
Emergencies (between 7am and 7pm)