Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Melbourne Since 1958
Established in 1958, Moorabbin Veterinary Hospital has been a cornerstone of pet healthcare for Melbourne's Bayside, Kingston, and Glen Eira communities. Our independently owned clinic combines decades of expertise with modern facilities, offering comprehensive services from preventative care to advanced surgical interventions. Following a 2024 renovation, we operate from a fully equipped location featuring four consulting rooms, dedicated animal wards, and extended weekday hours to accommodate busy schedules. Our team of veterinarians collectively brings over 140 years of experience, supported by compassionate nurses and reception staff who prioritise creating a stress-free environment for both pets and owners. We specialise in health checks, dentistry, orthopaedic surgery, emergency care, and behavioural consultations, utilising state-of-the-art diagnostic tools including digital imaging and in-house blood analysis.Recognising the deep bond between pets and their owners, we maintain a family-like atmosphere where every patient receives individualised attention. Our commitment extends beyond treatment to include client education on dental hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care, backed by a product satisfaction guarantee. With 7-day availability and same-day appointment options, we ensure timely access to critical veterinary services. Our surgical team performs complex procedures ranging from gastropexy to brachycephalic airway correction, maintaining strict anaesthetic monitoring protocols. Through continuous facility upgrades and staff training, we uphold our mission to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care that enhances pets' quality of life.
Services
Health Checks
Dentistry
Surgery
Emergency Care
Ultrasound
Knee Surgery
Feline Medicine
Gastropexy
BOAS Surgery
Behavioural Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 140+ years combined veterinary experience across our surgeon team
- Our 2024-renovated facility includes dedicated dog and cat wards
- Emergency care available 7 days weekly with immediate response protocols
- We provide tailored health checks addressing breed-specific conditions
- Modern diagnostic tools including digital radiography and ultrasound imaging
Services
Health Checks
Our tailored health assessments detect early disease indicators through physical exams and diagnostics. Annual check-ups address age-related risks like diabetes, arthritis, and organ conditions while monitoring vaccination status and parasite control. The service includes nutritional advice and behavioural evaluations to ensure comprehensive wellness management for pets.
Dentistry
We perform complete dental care including anaesthetic-assisted cleanings, digital x-rays, and surgical extractions. Our treatment addresses periodontal disease risks that affect vital organs while providing post-procedure hygiene guidance. Stocking prescription diets and dental tools, we offer a refund guarantee on products to maintain optimal oral health.
Surgery
Our surgical team conducts soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures using advanced monitoring equipment. Services range from routine desexing to complex cancer surgeries, foreign body removal, and brachycephalic airway corrections. Each procedure follows strict anaesthetic protocols with post-operative care including suture removal follow-ups included in treatment costs.
Emergency Care
Available 7 days weekly, our emergency service handles trauma, poisoning, breathing difficulties, and other critical conditions. Equipped with digital imaging, in-house labs, and oxygen therapy, we provide immediate stabilisation while guiding owners through crisis management procedures for their pets' urgent health needs.
Desexing
We perform safe same-day desexing procedures for cats and dogs with comprehensive pre- and post-operative care. The service reduces risks of reproductive cancers and behavioural issues while including follow-up wound checks. Our protocol features multi-parameter anaesthetic monitoring and tailored pain management strategies to ensure patient comfort.
People
Dr Jenny Wilsher
Veterinarian
With extensive clinical experience, Dr Wilsher leads our veterinary team in delivering compassionate care while maintaining surgical excellence across diverse pet health needs.
Dr John Ley
Veterinarian
Dr Ley contributes specialist surgical expertise to our practice, focusing on improving pet mobility and quality of life through advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
Amelia
Senior Veterinary Nurse
As senior nurse, Amelia coordinates patient care delivery while mentoring our nursing team in maintaining high standards of pre- and post-operative support.
Michelle
Practice Coordinator
Michelle manages clinic operations ensuring smooth patient flow and service coordination while maintaining client communication standards across all departments.
Dr Xeni Pan
Veterinarian
Dr Pan provides general practice services with particular interest in feline medicine, creating stress-free consultation experiences for cats and their owners.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide health checks, dentistry, surgery, emergency care, ultrasound imaging, and specialised treatments for conditions like BOAS and knee issues.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes, our clinic operates 7 days a week with extended weekday hours for flexible appointment scheduling.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
Our team provides immediate emergency care 7 days weekly, with state-of-the-art equipment for critical situations.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact our reception team via phone during operating hours or use our online booking system for same-day appointments.
What makes your clinic pet-friendly?
We maintain separate dog and cat wards, offer stress-free consultations, and our animal-loving staff understands pet-owner bonds.
Do you perform specialist surgeries?
Yes, our surgeons handle orthopaedic procedures, gastropexy, brachycephalic airway correction, and complex soft tissue operations.
