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24 August 2020
An update from Australia Post
With our business adapting to the challenges the current pandemic presents, our normal practice of delivery has been impacted.
There are delivery delays in our network due to:
Express Post delays
As a result of these unprecedented circumstances, our Express Post service is seeing significant delays in delivery. This means that while we continue to prioritise Express Post, and most parcels shipped via this service arrive on time, some could take five business days or more to reach their destination. We know these delays are frustrating, and we’re doing everything we can to keep delivering as safely and quickly as possible.
Tracking tool
Our tracking tool provides you with the most accurate guidance on estimated delivery dates and advises you of any delays while your parcel is in transit. StarTrack customers should visit the StarTrack tracking tool.
What we're doing
In some cases, we're having to process and deliver from an alternate location and customers may notice when tracking their parcel, that it is coming from a different location to what they are used to.
Our people continue to work tirelessly under difficult circumstances, so we’re asking everyone to be kind and treat our dedicated people with the courtesy and respect they deserve – whether it be in a call centre, Post Office or dropping your delivery off. Aggressive and abusive behaviour towards our people will not be tolerated. Thank you for your patience.
7 August 2020
Australia Post has confirmed today that they anticipate there will be delays in their delivery network due to several factors including:
Victorian customers may be particularly impacted by these delays, but all towns, cities and states can expect to be affected.
VetShopAustralia will continue to dispatch orders as quickly as possible (usually same day or next business day), however, we advise customers to factor in the delays when ordering products as they may take longer than usual to arrive.
Thank you for your understanding and we will provide further updates as they are provided by Australia Post.
Thank you – Dr Mark
3 August 2020
Possible Additional Delivery Delays to Victoria (3 August) - Due to the enhanced Covid 19 restrictions imposed by the Victorian government overnight, we are anticipating that there may be some additional delivery delays for orders to Melbourne and regional Victoria (as most regional deliveries transit through Melbourne).
Victorian customers are advised to take this into account when ordering and allow additional time for delivery. At this stage we don't know the extent of the delays but we recommend allowing at least an additional week for delivery. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time.
17 April 2020
Delivery Delays Warning (17 April): Unfortunately, because of the pandemic restrictions, Australia Post and courier services are advising all consumers within Australia to expect significant delays in the delivery of parcels and mail of up to an additional 1 to 2 weeks.
These delays impact all retailers and all deliveries in all locations. Actually delivery times may vary, but orders that previously arrived in less than a week may now take 2-3 weeks or more.
Even Express Post is experiencing delays and you should not expect overnight delivery of express post parcels.
If you live outside Australia, unfortunately we have been advised that delivery may be up to 4 weeks longer than usual due to additional hygiene controls and reduced air and road traffic, so you may need to allow up to 6 weeks for your order to arrive.
We continue to dispatch orders as quickly as possible (usually same day or following business day) and orders are getting delivered, but it will take longer than usual and we recommend you factor these delays into your ordering schedule. We appreciate your patience in this difficult time.
- Dr. Mark Perissinotto
If you are worried about the Coronavirus and your pet, you can read our article here.
To read an update from Australia Post see here.
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