Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital Forster

Caring compassionate pet care in Forster and surrounds

Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital   1/80 Kularoo Drive, Forster, NSW 2428 (Get directions)
Phone: 02 6554 5811 or Email Us   Emergency: 02 6554 5811 (if applicable)

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Meet Our Staff

Dr Dave Hare BVSc MFVetHom

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Position: Veterinary surgeon
Qualifications: BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Liverpool, UK 1994). MFVetHom (Member Of Faculty of Veterinary Homoeopathy).

David is the sole owner of Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital. He trained in Liverpool, UK and qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1994.

He worked in mixed practice in Lincoln UK for 11 years before moving to Forster in 2005. After working here for 5 years he purchased Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital from the previous owner.

He became an Australian citizen in 2011. His interests are in all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery and occasional large animal work. He also has an interest in complementary medicine and holds an MFVetHom in Homoeopathy.

David is a caring compassionate vet who understands the importance of listening to pet owners and displaying empathy. He strives to be up to date with current changes in veterinary medicine, as well as incorporating alternatives such as homoeopathy where appropriate.

David can be heard hosting ‘Dr Dave’s Pet Talk’ – a question and answer show on 101.5 Great Lakes FM on Wednesdays at 2.30 to 3pm.

His interests outside work include surfing, ballroom dancing, tennis, music and Tae Kwon Do.


Cass Bishop

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Position: Veterinary nurse / receptionist
Qualifications: Certificate 4 Veterinary Nurse.

Cass started working at Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital in September 2013. Cass also runs the Puppy Preschool.

She has 1 dog called Chester, 2 cats (Deliah and Wae) as well as 2 birds, 1 is a budgie named Moon and the other is a cockatiel named Biscuit.


Tina Lonsdale

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Position: Veterinary nurse / receptionist
Qualifications: Cert 4 Veterinary Nurse.

Tina has worked at Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital for 17 years so is a familiar face. Tina also has an advanced diploma in horse management.

She has a dog, Cookie and a cat, Humphrey.

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Cape Hawke Veterinary Hospital
1/80 Kularoo Drive, Forster, NSW 2428

Phone: 02 6554 5811
Emergency: 02 6554 5811 (if applicable)

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Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 9am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am to 12 noon
Sunday: Closed

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We’re your local vet in Forster, Tuncurry and surrounds

We provide veterinary services for the suburbs: Forster, Tuncurry, Greenpoint, Coomba Park, Pacific Palms, Bungwahl, Seals Rocks, Bulahdelah, Taree, Failford, Nabiac, Hallidays Point, Diamond Beach, Rainbow Flat,  Smiths Lakes, Wootten, Coolongolook and Possum Brush.

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am to 5.30pm, Sat: 9am to 12 noon, Sun: Closed

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