Vet clinics

Here at RSPCA, we’ve been caring for Victoria’s animals for more than 150 years. We love all creatures and we understand that your pets are part of your family. You can trust our experienced vets to provide top quality care and a comprehensive range of services to keep your pets healthy and happy.

Plus, when you choose our RSPCA vet clinics you’ll be helping our work caring for other vulnerable animals.

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About our veterinary services

We strive to be a centre of excellence in animal health and welfare. We pride ourselves on using the latest research and treatments to ensure we are providing best practice and compassionate care for our patients.

Our range of high-quality services includes preventative care, medical and surgical care as well as expert care on pet mobility, weight loss, senior pet health and more. If there is a particular service you are looking for, please give our friendly team a call, we would be happy to assist.

Meet the team

RSPCA Burwood East Vet Clinic

Open 7 days a week

Life with pets can be unpredictable, and we believe you should have access to quality veterinary care whenever you need it. That’s why our Burwood clinic is open seven days a week and offers evening appointments, ensuring that caring for your pet can be convenient for your schedule. Whether it’s a routine check-up or you’re in need of some advice, we’re just a call away, ready to provide the care your beloved companion deserves.

Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00am – 7:30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

By appointment only.

Who to call in an emergency?

Location
3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East VIC 3151

Why choose us?

We strive to be a centre of excellence in animal health and welfare. We pride ourselves on using the latest research and treatments to ensure we are providing best practice and compassionate care for our patients.

Experienced vets

At RSPCA Victoria Vet Clinics, we understand that your furry and feathered friends deserve the very best care. That’s why we’re proud to say that our team of veterinarians holds an impressive average of 14 years of experience each. We also prioritise and support the ongoing learning and professional development of our vets so they are up to date with best practice care. When you entrust your pets to our seasoned team, you can rest assured they are in capable hands.

Hospital-grade facilities

Your pet will get the very best care in our state-of-the-art hospital-grade facilities. At Burwood, we offer four well-equipped wards, five cutting-edge surgical theatres, advanced ultrasounds, digital x-ray machines, and in-house blood testing. These resources enable us to deliver quick and accurate diagnoses and treatments, ensuring your pets receive the best care possible.

Specialised services

Your pets are unique, and their healthcare needs can be unique too. From ophthalmology to orthopaedic surgery and ultrasonography, our range of specialised services covers a broad spectrum of medical needs. Our team creates tailored treatment plans to meet the specific requirements of your furry and feathered family members, helping them lead happy, healthy lives.

Exotic animals

We love all creatures, great and small, and that includes exotic animals. From rabbits and guinea pigs to rats and ferrets, our experienced veterinarians are well-versed in the unique needs of these special pets. So, whether you have a furry friend with a few extra quirks or a feathered or scaled companion, you can trust RSPCA to provide the specialised care they deserve.

Multilingual Team

We believe that language should never be a barrier to your pet’s wellbeing. That’s why our diverse team of veterinarians speak your language and your pet’s language too! Our team can provide veterinary care in English, Auslan, Afrikaans, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese and conversational Spanish, Indonesian and Italian.

You’re helping other animals in need

Choosing our RSPCA Burwood Vet Clinic for your pet’s care not only benefits your beloved companions, but also supports a worthy cause. All profits generated by our clinic go towards helping the homeless, neglected and abused animals in our shelters across Victoria and our ongoing efforts to end animal cruelty. By entrusting us with your pets’ health, you’re making a meaningful contribution to the wellbeing of countless animals in need. Join us in making a difference, one paw, feather, or tail at a time.

Pricing

  • Standard cat vaccination F3 and vet consultation: $143
  • Standard dog vaccination C5 and vet consultation: $170
  • Standard rabbit vaccination and vet consultation: $179
  • Cat castration including day hospitalisation, surgery, post-operative medication: $197
  • Cat spey including day hospitalisation, surgery, post-operative medication: $329
  • Dog castration including day hospitalisation, surgery, post-operative medication from: $378
  • Dog spey including day hospitalisation, surgery, post-operative medication from: $466

*Prices subject to change. Consult fees do not include additional diagnostics including but not limited to bloods, urine, x-rays if required and not including any medication dispensed. Vaccinations do not include any additional diagnostics including but not limited to bloods, urine, x-rays if required and not including any medication dispensed. Spey and Castration, male cryptorchidism will incur additional fees. Pregnant or on heat female animals will incur additional fees. Umbilical hernia repair will incur an additional fee. Price does not include e-collar or any additional medications if required.

Emergency Vet Care

There are a number of organisations, including the RSPCA who can assist you in an animal emergency.

Emergency advice
Contact our Customer Service team P 03 9224 2222

RSPCA Burwood East veterinary clinic
Emergency vet care and advice P 03 9224 2222

If your local RSPCA Victoria vet clinic is closed, there may be a time when you need to go to the emergency vet. In case of an emergency, 24-hour emergency vet clinics are available across Melbourne.

Emergency after hours veterinary care

Emergency vet Address  Phone
CARE Veterinary Hospital 5 Hood Street, Collingwood VIC 3066 03 9417 6417
Veterinary Referral Hospital 36 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 1300 385 874
Animal Referral Hospital 72 Hargrave Avenue, Essendon Fields VIC 3040 03 9379 0700
Animal Emergency Centre (Frankston)  39 McMahons Rd, Frankston VIC 3199 03 9770 5555
Animal Emergency Centre (Moorabbin) 248 Wickham Road, Highett VIC 3190 03 9532 5261
Animal Emergency Centre (Mount Waverley) 37 Blackburn Road, Mount Waverley VIC 3149 03 9803 8122
Peninsula Vet Emergency and Referral Hospital Factory 2, 161 Mornington-Tyabb Road, Mornington VIC 393 03 5979 9600
Advanced Vetcare 26 Robertson Street, Kensington VIC 3031 03 9092 0400