The Regional Community Vet Clinic (RVCV) was founded in 2021 with the belief that companion animals play a vital role in the welfare and overall well-being of residents in regional communities.
After many years of fundraising the clinic has been successful in obtaining the necessary funds to establish a facility where they can provide affordable, quality veterinary care for companion animals when their owners are experiencing social disadvantage or financial hardship in central Victoria.
Following their recent fundraising success members of the Regional Community Vet Clinic (RCVC) were pleased to receive a donation from the Castlemaine Lions Club and the Australian Lions Foundation, that will enable them to purchase a brand new anaesthetic machine.
This vital piece of equipment will assist the clinic in providing healthcare to companion animals and is designed for portability which will allow the clinic to utilise the equipment during their pop-up clinics and mobile veterinary work.
“Receiving this generous donation from Lions is a wonderful bonus for us,” cofounder Yvette Berkeley said.
“Not just for its practical use as a piece of equipment but as an endorsement from a club so deeply rooted in our local community that identifies with our mission of social welfare”.
RCVC is conducting another public information session this Sunday June 18 at the Campbells Creek Community Centre to update the community on achievements, the progress of the building, and future plans, plus opportunities to ask questions and have input into the future of RCVC and discuss volunteering opportunities.
Local MPs Maree Edwards and Georgie Purcell will be in attendance. The information session will begin at 3.30pm. All welcome.