20070406About Toa Payoh Vets Singapore Toa Payoh Veterinary Surgery, animal doctor, horse, dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, clinic info

FOUNDER OF TOA PAYOH VETS

Dr Sing Kong Yuen, Veterinary Surgeon, Singapore

Dr Sing Kong Yuen,  BVMS, (Glasgow), MRCVS
1957 - 62 Bukit Merah Primary School, Singapore.
1962 - 68 Raffles Institution, Singapore.
1969 - 74 Glasgow University, Scotland, UK. Awarded a British Colombo Plan scholarship for veterinary studies at Glasgow University.

1974 - 77. Singapore Armed Forces Infantry Officer, Provost Guard Dog Unit platoon commander & veterinary officer of guard & tracker dogs (National Service full time).

1977 - 82. Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority previously known as Primary Production Department. A pig and chicken veterinarian in the Primary Production Department's veterinary extension, research & veterinary laboratory service to farmers. Scholarship bond served with the civil service was nearly 8 years starting from 1974 - 1982. A job offer from the Singapore Turf Club came in towards the end of the 8th year.

1982 - 90. Singapore Turf Club thoroughbred racehorse veterinary surgeon with the perquisite of private practice at the Bukit Timah Saddle Club & Singapore Polo Club. The Turf Club was a private club till 1988 when it was acquired by the Singapore Totalisator Board and renamed Bukit Turf Club. It is now Singapore Turf Club.

1982 - to date. Toa Payoh Vets was founded in 1982 by Dr Sing.  Also known as Toa Payoh Veterinary Surgery. Focus on dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits. The website is: toapayohvets.com.

2001 - 04. Bukit Timah Saddle Club horse veterinarian for the Club horses.

Mar 2003 - 2008.  Extension work to the dog and cat breeders, boarding kennels and pet shops in Singapore. Extension Work: Vaccination of puppies at pet shops and attention to breeders' veterinary problems at the breeding kennels take up a lot of time. Caesarian Sections for breeders. This means that prior appointment to consult Dr Sing is very important as he may not be available for walk-in pet owners who are most welcome.

2009 - Focus mainly on spending more time with the private pet owners and understanding their pet problems rather than be out of the Surgery doing extension work. More satisfaction and time for clinical research and updating the community education for pet owners website at bekindtopets.com

MEMBERSHIP FOR DR SING
Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
Member of the Singapore Veterinary Association.

VETERINARIANS & STAFF	Veterinary Surgeons: Founder: Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow), MRCVS Associate: Dr Jason Teo, BVSc (Queensland). Veterinary Technician: Mr Saw - Graduate as a veterinarian from Myanmar. Groomer & Pet Transport: Contractors provide the grooming and transport services. We can make arrangements for you saving you time. Receptionist: Mr James Ang, 74. Due to his being over 70 years of age, clients are requested to be understanding if he is slow in his service or in his telephone replies compared to nubile young lady receptionists.
OPENING HOURS	10 a.m - 5 p.m (Mon - Sun, except Sat). Dr Sing. By Appointment Only. 6 p.m - 10 p.m (Mon - Fri). 10am - 5pm (Saturday). Dr Jason Teo. House-calls available. Appointment preferred. Tel: 6254 3326, 9668-6469.
VETERINARY SURGERY	Please let us know which vet you prefer. Surgeries take time, so prior appointment (6254-3326, 9668-6469) is necessary. Usually you need to stop your dog and cat from eating and drinking past 10 p.m, the night before the surgery. For rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, no starving is necessary. The website at: toapayohvets.com provides more information.


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