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We take veterinary medicine seriously, without making it more complicated than it needs to be.

Our focus is on good medicine, honest conversations and helping you make informed decisions about your pet's care.

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Phone: (03) 9531 1771

Email: hello@elwoodvet.net

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Find us

116 Ormond Road, Elwood VIC 3184

Right in the heart of Elwood Village.

If parking is difficult on Ormond Road, try Docker Street (Baker’s Delight is on the corner).

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Opening hours

Monday–Friday: 8am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–4pm
Sunday and public holidays: Closed

Vet advice

Plain-English guides to common problems in dogs and cats, written by our vets.

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Vet advice

Cancer in cats

Cats have about half the cancer rate of dogs. But the cancers that cats get are more likely to be malignant. This combined with the fact that cats tend to hide illness well means that when we find cancer in cats it's…

Itchy dogs

It's the middle of the night and from the corner of the room or the end of the bed (no judgement), you hear slurp, slurp, schmack, slurp or thump, thump, thumpity thump.

Old dogs awake at night

Let's look at how everyone can get a good night's sleep.

Wild birds

Finding a bird on the ground can be worrying, particularly if it appears unable to fly. But not every bird needs rescuing, and intervening can sometimes do more harm than good.

Emergencies

If your pet needs urgent care when we’re closed, these hospitals are open 24/7:
Animal Emergency Service, Hawthorn East – 03 9000 6868
Southpaws, Malvern East – 1300 264 933
AEC Moorabbin, Highett – 03 9532 5261
CARE, Collingwood – 03 9417 6417
Advanced Vetcare, Kensington – 03 9092 0400
AEC Mount Waverley – 03 9803 8122
ARH Essendon Fields – 03 9379 0700

Please call ahead so they can prepare for your arrival.

Injured wildlife

Wildlife Victoria (24/7) – 03 8400 7300
Marine wildlife (seals, turtles, seabirds) – 1300 245 678