The Climate Care Program by Vets for Climate Action

Case Studies

We know our profession cares about doing their part to halt climate change and through the Climate Care Program we aim to empower more vet teams to take the lead on environmental sustainability. Here are some inspiring stories of clinics – like yours – who are already taking steps to measure, reduce and offset their emissions. Together we can make a difference and help safeguard a healthy future for the animals we love and care for.

Brimbank Vet Clinic – saving money by diverting waste

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Sydenham, Brimbank Vet Clinic has been part of the local community for 20 years. This independent clinic was established in 1998 by Dr Jeremy Watson who...

Busselton Vet Hospital - blazing a trail on recycling

Busselton Vet Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital, located south of Perth in WA. At the beginning of 2021, the team at Busselton Vet Hospital started to explore how...

Thornbury Veterinary Hospital – our energy efficiency journey

Established in 2012, Thornbury Veterinary Hospital is a small to medium-sized practice located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Dr Mariane Morin joined the practice in 2018 and was keen for it...

Gowrie Vet Clinic – over a decade of reducing emissions!

Gundi Rhoades is a veterinarian and owner of Gowrie Veterinary Clinic, located in Northern NSW. She grew up in Germany during the 70s and 80s and at school she learnt about the...

South Wairarapa Veterinary Services – planting trees for a new tomorrow

The need for the veterinary industry to take climate action, is not just being recognised in Australia, but over the ditch in New Zealand too. In 2022, South Wairarapa Veterinary Services (SWVS),...

Greater Springfield Veterinary – winning with water and waste

Greater Springfield Veterinary is a large, independently owned, small animal veterinary service with three hospitals in Ipswich, QLD. They participated in the preliminary launch of our Climate Care Program with Dr Annaliese...

Brimbank Vet Clinic – more sustainability success

The team at Brimbank Vet Clinic have been working on improving sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint for a number of years. The first veterinary clinic in Australia to become certified carbon...