Dr Sam Okoye
Clinical Director & Vet
Co-founded Picket Fence Vets in 2011; interests in soft-tissue surgery and emergency care. MRCVS.
Our story
Small team, big standards.
How Picket Fence Vets became Hobart's favourite practice.
Mon – Fri · 8:00am – 7:00pm
Our story
Why Picket Fence Vets exists.
Picket Fence Vets is an independent, family-run veterinary practice in Hobart. From puppy jabs to keyhole surgery, dental care to grooming, our vets and nurses look after your pet as if they were our own, with a pet health plan that spreads the cost of everyday care.
Dr Sam Okoye
Clinical Director & Vet
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What we stand for
Six strands. One rope.
On its own each one is just a good intention. Twisted together they’re what pet owners can rely on at Picket Fence Vets.
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Listen first
Every conversation starts with what you need, not with what we’d like to sell.
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Do it properly
Our vets & nurses are trained, careful and proud of the details nobody else checks.
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Say it straight
Clear prices, honest advice and no small print we wouldn’t sign ourselves.
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Stay local
Rooted in Hobart: local suppliers, local partners and a lot of local pet owners.
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Easy to reach
Call, message or drop in. Quick answers from people who know your name.
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Keep improving
We learn from every visit, every review and every awkward question.
Our story
The Picket Fence Vets story, chapter by chapter.
Every business has its turning points. These are ours.
5 chapters · 2011–2025
- Chapter 01
Picket Fence Vets opens
Two vets, one nurse and a converted shop on Meadow Lane in Hobart.
- Chapter 02
New surgical theatre
A purpose-built theatre and separate dog and cat wards.
- Chapter 03
In-house diagnostics
Our own lab, digital X-ray and ultrasound for same-day answers.
- Chapter 04
Cat-friendly clinic
A cat-only waiting room and consult room, and every team member trained in gentle handling.
- Chapter 05
Keyhole surgery
Laparoscopic spays and biopsies, with smaller wounds and faster recovery.
The next chapter starts with you.
Book an appointmentThe vets & nurses
Printed by daylight.
Portraits of the Picket Fence Vets team, made the old way: paper, leaves and sun. Hover or tap a print to see it in colour.
Dr Hannah Price
Senior Vet
Feline advocate who leads our cat-friendly clinic and senior pet screens. MRCVS.
Dr Priya Nair
Vet, small pets & dentistry
Postgraduate certificate in small animal dentistry; our go-to vet for rabbits and guinea pigs. MRCVS.
Laura Bennett
Head Veterinary Nurse
Runs our nurse clinics, puppy club and weight clinics, and keeps theatre running smoothly. RVN.
Mia Thompson
Groomer & Patient Care Assistant
City & Guilds qualified groomer with a real gift for nervous dogs and fluffy cats.
Reviews
Loved by pet owners across Hobart.
Hundreds of five-star reviews and counting. Here's what pet owners say about Picket Fence Vets.
“Biscuit ate a sock on a Sunday. Picket Fence Vets talked us through it on the phone, saw us within the hour and he was home that night. Can't thank them enough.”
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Clare W.
Owner of Biscuit, cocker spaniel
“Miso hates the vet. The cat-only waiting room and the way the nurse let her come out of her box in her own time made a huge difference.”
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Tom Harding
Owner of Miso, cat
“Puppy club was the best £60 we've spent. Luna now trots in for her checks wagging her tail, and we learned loads about training.”
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Aisha & Ben
Puppy club graduates
“They've looked after Pip all his life and now help keep him comfortable in his old age. Always kind, never rushed.”
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Margaret Lowe
Owner of Pip, 14-year-old terrier
“Finally found vets who really know rabbits. Proper dental checks and sensible diet advice instead of just 'feed more hay'.”
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Jordan K.
Owner of Clover & Thistle, rabbits
“The health plan pays for itself with two dogs. Reminders come through, flea treatment is sorted and the discount on dentals helped a lot.”
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Sarah Patel
Health plan member
“Our old lab can't stand for long, so other groomers wouldn't take him. Here they work in short sessions with breaks and he comes back shining.”
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Gareth Evans
Grooming
“Finally found vets who really know rabbits. Proper dental checks and sensible diet advice instead of just 'feed more hay'.”
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Jordan K.
Owner of Clover & Thistle, rabbits
“The health plan pays for itself with two dogs. Reminders come through, flea treatment is sorted and the discount on dentals helped a lot.”
S
Sarah Patel
Health plan member
“Our old lab can't stand for long, so other groomers wouldn't take him. Here they work in short sessions with breaks and he comes back shining.”
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Gareth Evans
Grooming
“Biscuit ate a sock on a Sunday. Picket Fence Vets talked us through it on the phone, saw us within the hour and he was home that night. Can't thank them enough.”
C
Clare W.
Owner of Biscuit, cocker spaniel
“Miso hates the vet. The cat-only waiting room and the way the nurse let her come out of her box in her own time made a huge difference.”
T
Tom Harding
Owner of Miso, cat
“Puppy club was the best £60 we've spent. Luna now trots in for her checks wagging her tail, and we learned loads about training.”
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Aisha & Ben
Puppy club graduates
“They've looked after Pip all his life and now help keep him comfortable in his old age. Always kind, never rushed.”
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Margaret Lowe
Owner of Pip, 14-year-old terrier
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