TOA
PAYOH VETS
 Toa Payoh Vets
is a private small-animal
practice in
 Toa Payoh,
Singapore. It was started in 1982 by Dr Sing Kong Yuen to provide
a more personalised boutique service to Singapore pet owners and to do
clinical research and education of Singapore pet owners. More
interesting case reports
since 1997. to educate pet
owners to take good care of
their pets are at published
at
Be Kind To Pets by Dr
Sing Kong Yuen. |
| Presently there are 4 practising veterinary surgeons. The main focus is dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits and terrapins. The clientele is 99% Singaporeans and are from various parts of Singapore. Most are from the surrounding suburbs of Toa Payoh, Bishan, Ang Mo Kio and Potong Pasir and 99% of the dogs treated are small breeds. |
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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). |
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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 pig and poultry farmers (real pig and poultry
farms existed in Singapore prior to 1982). 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. Dr Sing is the licensee of Toa Payoh Vets and is responsible for the standard of care and future directions of the veterinary practice 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 several dog breeders. Not much time available to spend with private pet owners during this period.  2009 - 2012. Focus mainly on providing personalised
better surgical practice and healthcare for Singapore's pet
owners and understanding their pet problems and lifestyle.
Less time is now spent on extension work at dog breeding farms and pet shops. Mentor associate vets
and impart to the team of associate vets, the values of honesty, hard work, a high
standard of care and
responsibility. Perform clinical research and continuing education.
Update the community education
for pet owners and veterinary students website at
Be Kind To Pets. Responsible for the sustainable growth of Toa Payoh
Vets and making the practice a place where clients and their children
become good friends over the years.
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Founder: Dr Sing Kong Yuen,
BVMS (Glasgow), MRCVS Associate Vet: Dr Jason Teo E-Shen, BVSc (Queensland) Associate Vet: Dr Vanessa Lin Hui Jun, BVSc (Sydney) Associate Vet: Dr Daniel Sing Zong Zheng, BSc, BVMS (Murdoch)
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| The website at: toapayohvets.com provides more information. |
