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About us

At the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre, we believe in a multidisciplinary approach to your pet’s health and draw upon the extensive skills of the centre’s areas of specialty: internal medicine, dermatology, surgery, oncology, and behavioural medicine.


We understand and value the bond between you and your pet, and are committed to offering you and your pets the highest quality specialist veterinary treatments available. Our mission is to provide the best care to help your pets live healthier, happier lives.


Our centre houses some of the most advanced diagnostics, medical treatments and surgeries in Victoria. With state-of-the-art equipment on-site, we aim to provide advanced care for your pets and our patients.

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Services we offer

Our hospitals have access to extensive and world-class services, facilities and professionals. With a pet ICU, imaging suite and surgical theatres, our vet hospital is equipped to provide complete veterinary service, open 24 hours.

If your pet has received a referral from your local vet for a specialist service or surgery, ARH team of specialists and consultant services can be booked for an appointment. Although an emergency vet hospital, ARH specialists work alongside your pet’s local vet to develop a coordinated and considered approach to your pet’s care. The special and consultant vet services available include: surgery, diagnostic imaging, oncology, behaviour and physiotherapy In addition to specialist care, ARH provides emergency vet care to the Sydney community, whenever they may need. Our emergency vet hospital care includes: 24 hour dedicated Intensive Care Unit with mechanical ventilator support, A full in-house laboratory, Advanced imaging suite, fully equipped dedicated surgical theatres, comprehensively stocked onsite pharmacy

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Our Network

Animal Referral & Emergency network is the largest specialty and referral network in Australia, consisting of over 20 sites. With over 1,200 dedicated team members, including over 600 nurses and over 390 veterinarians (including specialists and registrars), we provide exceptional care for your pets. Count on us for expert medical attention and comprehensive veterinary services.