April 24th: A Day in the Life of an Avian Vet, Dr Adrian Gallagher

Dr Adrian Gallagher is a recently retired Avian Veterinarian who has always had a strong interest in nature, in particular, birds. After graduating from the University of Queensland with honours and a Bachelor of Veterinary science in 1984, Adrian worked in several general practices on Brisbane’s Northside. At this time avian medicine and surgery was in its infancy and he continued to grow his knowledge base, completing membership in Avian Health with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in 1994. Adrian established Australia’s first avian-only practice, Brisbane Bird Vet, in 2006. This grew to a three-man practice seeing only birds. Although the primary patient base was companion birds, the practice was dedicated to the treatment of wildlife “pro bono” and saw a heavy wildlife case load. 

At the Friday Environment Forum on April 24, Adrian will discuss some of the more common and some of the more unusual cases seen at Brisbane Bird Vet. Come along to hear this interesting and informative speaker who is passionate about birds and their health.

 Everyone is welcome at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10:25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.  

Join the bird observers at 8:30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.