Overview

Here at Vets First, we are committed to providing the best care to your pets. Whatever type and breed, and whatever their age, your pets’ health and wellbeing is our priority. 

We love animals of all shapes and sizes! From vaccinations to stop them from becoming unwell, to health checks, dental care and microchipping, our extensive range of services is designed to keep your pets well. Since we believe that their visit to the vet can and should be as pleasant as possible, we operate a fear-free-clinic policy. That means our consult rooms are specially kitted out to keep them calm, and our staff are trained in techniques to keep them stress-free.

If you want to help your pets to lead healthy, fulfilling lives, make Vets First your first choice.

Routine Services

  • General Vet Care
  • Cat & Dog Dentistry
  • Vaccination
  • Microchipping
  • Onsite pathology
  • Dietary Advice

This clinic doesn’t currently offer the Best for Pet Wellness Plan. Find a participating clinic.

Meet the team

Dr Rhys Hayward

Veterinarian

With an interest in orthopedics, Dr Hayward just loves a challenging surgical case! Dr Hayward is also a small animal surgeon and deals with emergency medicine. No wonder he needs to unwind; when he’s not helping sick pets, Dr Hayward...

Dr Ashley Graham

Veterinarian

Dr Graham has experience of working with a variety of animals in Adelaide and the Riverland, and she has been with Vets First for more than three years. Having grown up in NSW on the mid-north coast, Dr Graham moved...

Dr Katrina Walker

Veterinarian

Dr Walker’s main interests include small animal internal medicine and ultrasonography. Having worked and studied in Melbourne, North-East Victoria, and Sydney, Dr Walker is well travelled and very experienced. In her spare time, Dr Walker enjoys cooking, camping, travelling and...

Dr Alan Mills

Veterinarian

Dr Mills loves a good surgical, ophthalmology or oncology case. With over 30 years experience in practice including 2 years working in England, Alan still loves helping animals and their owners. Alan and his wife share their lives with 2...

Dr Anna Potts

Veterinarian

Dr Anna is a wealth of knowledge, with a special interest in animal behaviour. She’s a local to the area, and has been a vet for over 10 years! Along with being a self-professed ‘crazy sheep lady’, Dr Anna loves...

Dr Tina Blom

Veterinarian

With experience of working with animals in Adelaide, New Zealand, South Africa and India, Vets First is extremely lucky to be able to benefit from Dr Blom’s expertise. Dr Blom is now settled in the area where she and her...

Customer reviews

So very grateful to the dedicated staff at Riverport, who when a real emergency arises you can call at any hour and get advice and treatment. Well done team, thank you!
S. Smith
"I have to make a complaint. My dog was suffering from a sore hip - they fixed him up and now he is back to being his normal hyper crazy super houns again. Totally recommend!"
Karen N.
An excellent Vet practice. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, when you first arrive they are excellent at helping you calming down your pet
Helen M.

Opening hours

After hours emergency

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Opening hours

After hours emergency

Adelaide Animal Emergency Referral Centre (AAERC)
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Please call in advance for emergency services.

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