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Central Veterinary Emergency

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Central Veterinary Emergency is a dedicated veterinary emergency and critical care service for pets

Located in the centre of Bendigo, operating out of the McIvor Road Veterinary Centre, Central Veterinary Emergency (CVE) provides high quality emergency and critical care services to all pets in Central Victoria. Operating on weekends from Friday 6pm to Monday 8am and Public Holidays. Now your regular family vet can get some well deserved rest on the weekend whilst knowing that their clients and patients are in good hands. Our dedicated team of veterinary and support staff are more than happy to help out in all emergencies. If you experience an emergency and require veterinary attention over a weekend or public holiday, call us on 0413 898 331 for assistance.

30/10/2026

From little pumpkins to witches and bats, our furry family members have been showing off their Halloween best! 🐈🐕
Happy Halloween from our pets to yours! 🎃👻

30/10/2026

We asked our staff pets to help us make a cute Halloween video. 👻

Some understood the assignment. Others would like to speak to management about their treat compensation. 😂🐾

27/10/2026

🐾 BENDIGO CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY HOURS 🐾

Our team will be enjoying a well-deserved night together at our annual staff party tonight! 💙

We'll be back and ready to care for your pets tomorrow, Wednesday 28 October (Bendigo Cup Public Holiday), from 8am until midnight.

🚨 Need emergency veterinary care tonight?

Please call us on 0413 898 331, and you'll be directed to the veterinary clinic available to assist you.

Thank you for being so understanding, and we hope everyone enjoys a safe public holiday! 🐾

16/10/2026

Meet Bertie! 💛🐾

This handsome Golden Retriever recently came into our care for a gastrointestinal foreign body, requiring surgery.

It didn't take long for Bertie's sweet nature and signature side-eye to win over our team, especially Dr Claire and Nurse Crystal! 👀💛

Throughout his stay, Bertie enjoyed plenty of cuddles, walks in the sunshine, and being hand-fed his meals with no shortage of love and attention. 🥰

We're so happy to share that Bertie is now back home with his family and doing amazingly well!

Some patients leave a lasting impression, and Bertie is certainly one of them. Thank you to his family for trusting us with their beautiful boy. 🌼

08/10/2026

💚🐾 Happy Vet Nurse Day! 🐾💚

A little shoutout to our amazing vet nurses, the kind, caring and hardworking people who put their hearts into looking after your furry family members every single day. 🐶🐱

These are just some of the wonderful faces that make up our nursing team, and we’re so lucky to have each and every one of them!

Thank you for all the love, patience, cuddles and care you give, even on the toughest days. 💚

02/10/2026

Not all foreign bodies are toys… 🐱

Meet Saruman, one of our nurses’ cats. 💙

He was recently found to have a trichobezoar—a compacted mass of hair in the gastrointestinal tract.

While cats naturally swallow hair when grooming, sometimes that hair can accumulate instead of passing through normally and become a foreign body.

Thankfully, Saruman has had his veterinary team (and plenty of nurse cuddles!) looking after him. 🥰

Signs of a gastrointestinal foreign body can include vomiting, reduced appetite, lethargy, abdominal discomfort or changes in bowel movements.
If your cat seems unwell or you’re concerned something isn’t right, it’s always worth getting them checked.

01/10/2026

⚠️ URGENT – Lake Weeroona bird health alert

A large number of diseased birds have been reported at Lake Weeroona. H5N1 has not been confirmed at this stage, with testing currently pending.

If you see a sick or deceased bird:
🚫 Do not touch or move it
🐾 Keep pets away
📍 Record what you see and where
📞 Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888

Please help us spread the word and keep our community, pets and wildlife safe. 🐦

21/09/2026

PUBLIC HOLIDAY HOURS 🐾

📅 Open from Thursday 24th at 6pm
⏰ Through to Sunday at 12am
📞 0413 898 331

Wishing everyone a safe public holiday. If your pet needs urgent care, our team is here to help. 💙

18/09/2026

As the weather gets warmer, snakes become more active and curious pets can quickly find themselves a little too close.

If you see your pet interacting with a snake or suspect they may have been bitten, don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Seek veterinary care immediately.

Signs may include:
➡Sudden weakness or collapse
➡Wobbliness/trembling
➡Vomiting
➡Dilated pupils
➡Difficulty breathing
➡Paralysis

Some pets may even collapse and then appear to recover, so any suspected encounter should be taken seriously.

📞 Central Veterinary Emergency
0413 898 331
Friday 6 pm – Sunday midnight

Suspect a bite? Don’t wait. 🐾🐍

10/09/2026

MEET BOO 💗
Patient. Catbassador. Lifeline supporter.

Boo recently came to us with a urethral blockage and, after being successfully unblocked, we’re very happy to hear he’s recovering well at home. 🐾

Boo also has a pretty special role outside the clinic. He’s the Lifeline Cat, a Catbassador helping support Lifeline through the Cat of the Year competition.

So today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, it felt especially fitting to share his story.

Mental health is an important conversation in every community, but it holds particular significance within the veterinary profession. Veterinary professionals face a higher risk of su***de than the general population, making conversations around mental health and support especially important in our industry.

Today is a reminder to check in with the people around you, including the ones who always seem okay. Ask the question. Listen. Stay connected. 💛

If you or someone you know needs support, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14.

And Boo, we’re very glad to see you back home. 💛

Address

29 Michael Street
Bendigo, VIC
3450

Opening Hours

Monday	12am - 8am
Friday	7pm - 12am
Saturday	12am - 11:45pm
Sunday	12am - 11:45pm

Telephone

+61413898331

Website

http://www.centralvetemergency.com.au/

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