Veterinary Referral Hospital

Veterinary Referral Hospital VRH is a specialist referral veterinary hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. We offer sp... For more information please contact us on 1300 385 874.

We offer specialist service in surgery, medicine, neurology, oncology and diagnostic imaging.

14/11/2025

Meet the VRH internal medicine department! 👋🏼

🩺 Our team boasts four board certified and registered specialists. Dr. Matt Munro is joined by Dr. Catherine Bovens, Dr. Susan Ciaravolo, and Dr. Lucia Yu.

❤️ Team medicine is also supported by a wonderful team of highly skilled, amazingly caring, and truly compassionate nurses.

🏥 Our team is committed to high quality care, bringing diagnostic and treatment expertise to a variety of disorders to deliver the best outcomes for patients and their families. We work to provide a range of options for all scenarios so that truly individualised care is provided.

🤝 We also benefit from collaboration with our other specialist teams including diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, critical care, surgery, and neurology.

☺️ Reach out to our medicine team with any enquiries. The team is ready to help!

“Tiny but Troublesome”☀️ Spring and warmer weather mean ticks are on the move. Paralysis ticks, in particular, can be li...
05/11/2025

“Tiny but Troublesome”

☀️ Spring and warmer weather mean ticks are on the move. Paralysis ticks, in particular, can be life-threatening for pets. They often hide in long grass, bushy areas, or even hitch a ride home on clothing.

👀 What to watch for: wobbliness in the back legs, vomiting, retching, a change in bark/meow, weakness, or difficulty breathing.

💪🏻 What to do: check your pets daily (including under collars and between toes) and make sure they’re on a reliable tick prevention. If you spot a tick or notice symptoms, seek veterinary help immediately.

👉 If you think your pet may have a tick, visit us right away — early treatment saves lives.

💡 Emergency 24/7
📞 1300 385 874
🏥 36 Lonsdale St, Dandenong

05/11/2025

👨‍⚕️ Have you met Dr. Matt Munro?

With many years of specialist experience, Dr. Matt heads our internal medicine service at VRH Dandenong.

🔎 With interests in all areas of internal medicine, Dr. Matt provides up to date and compassionate management for all patients.

🤝 With multiple specialist departments, internal medicine is able to collaborate to deliver the highest quality care, treating all patients and their families as individuals.

Dr. Matt and his team are ready to help.

🏥 Veterinary Referral Hospital
📍 36 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
📞 1300 385 874

🏥 Veterinary Referral Hospital📍 36 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong📞 1300 385 874💡 24/7 Emergency
03/11/2025

🏥 Veterinary Referral Hospital
📍 36 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
📞 1300 385 874
💡 24/7 Emergency

🎃 Halloween Watch Outs for Pets!It’s spooky season, but not all the fun is pet-friendly! Here’s what to watch out for th...
31/10/2025

🎃 Halloween Watch Outs for Pets!

It’s spooky season, but not all the fun is pet-friendly! Here’s what to watch out for this Halloween 🕸️🐾

🍫 1. Keep Treats Out of Reach
Chocolate is toxic to dogs and cats, and sugar-free candies with xylitol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar. Keep the candy bowl well out of reach and remind guests not to share!
👗 2. Costume Caution
Some pets enjoy dressing up, but many find it stressful. Make sure costumes don’t restrict breathing, movement, or vision and if your pet seems anxious, skip it!
🕯️ 3. Decoration Dangers
Candles, cords, and fake cobwebs can be risky. Curious pets can knock over candles or chew on decorations, leading to burns or blockages. Use battery-operated lights and keep decorations out of reach.
🚪 4. Visitors & Escapes
Trick-or-treaters, loud noises, and costumes can be overwhelming. Keep pets in a quiet, secure room away from the front door. With doors opening all night, it’s easy for them to slip out, so double-check collars, tags, and microchip info before the festivities begin!

💜 Happy Halloween from the VRH team!

“Spring Wildlife Watch” 🐦 Springtime means our native wildlife is out and about — and while it’s wonderful to see, it ca...
28/10/2025

“Spring Wildlife Watch” 🐦

Springtime means our native wildlife is out and about — and while it’s wonderful to see, it can sometimes spell trouble for pets. Snakes, spiders, magpies, and even bees can all cause emergencies.

👀 What to watch for:

🐍 Snake bites: sudden weakness or collapse, trembling, dilated pupils, paralysis, bleeding.
Spider bites: redback bites can cause pain, vomiting, and lethargy; funnel-web bites can lead to twitching, drooling, breathing difficulty, or collapse.

🐝 Bee stings: swelling (especially on the face), pawing at the mouth, or difficulty breathing in severe cases.

🐦 Magpies: scratches, eye injuries, or wounds from swoops.

What to do:
Keep pets on a lead during bush or park walks, avoid known snake and spider areas, and check outdoor spaces before letting pets roam. If your pet suddenly collapses, shows swelling, or seems unwell after contact with wildlife, treat it as urgent.

👉 Snake and spider bites, and severe allergic reactions to stings, are life-threatening emergencies. Visit us immediately if you suspect your pet has been affected.

💡 Emergency 24/7
📞 1300 385 874
🏥 36 Lonsdale St, Dandenong

🌸 Toxic Plants 🌸 Many spring blooms are beautiful but dangerous for pets. Lilies (especially for cats), azaleas, tulips,...
24/10/2025

🌸 Toxic Plants 🌸

Many spring blooms are beautiful but dangerous for pets. Lilies (especially for cats), azaleas, tulips, daffodils, and sago palms are just some of the toxic culprits. Even a nibble or exposure to pollen can cause serious illness.

👀 What to watch for: drooling, vomiting, lethargy, changes in appetite, abdominal pain, or sudden collapse (especially with lilies in cats).

💪🏻 What to do: research before planting or bringing flowers inside, and keep bouquets out of reach. If you suspect your pet has eaten part of a plant, contact your vet urgently — don’t wait for symptoms to appear.

👉 Bring your pet to us straight away if you think they’ve chewed on something suspicious.

💡 Emergency 24/7
📞 1300 385 874
🏥 36 Lonsdale St, Dandenong

❗️Power has returned and we are open and available to assist you and your pets. Thank you for your understanding and pat...
04/10/2025

❗️Power has returned and we are open and available to assist you and your pets.

Thank you for your understanding and patience 🙏

🎉 It’s Grand Final time! 🎉 ❗️Remember to keep those game day snacks away from your furry friends! 😎 Whether you’re headi...
24/09/2025

🎉 It’s Grand Final time! 🎉

❗️Remember to keep those game day snacks away from your furry friends!

😎 Whether you’re heading to the big game, watching at home or enjoying the festivities - just a reminder: we’re open 24/7 all weekend to care for your pets.

12/09/2025

👨‍⚕️ Have you met Dr. Cameron Broome?

With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Broome is a highly respected specialist surgeon at the Veterinary Referral Hospital.

He performs advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures, with a particular expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

What truly sets him apart? His compassionate, personalised approach. Dr. Broome understands that every pet—and every person—is unique, and he’s committed to providing the highest standard of care to both.

Your pet is in safe, experienced hands. 🐾

Book your appointment today at the Veterinary Referral Hospital.

🏥 36 Lonsdale St, Dandenong
📞 1300 385 874

🌟 Behind the Scenes 🌟 ✔️ Scrubs on✔️ Scrub hat on✔️ Loops ready✔️ Expertise readyThe wonderful Dr Jano Riesco, Neurology...
28/07/2025

🌟 Behind the Scenes 🌟

✔️ Scrubs on
✔️ Scrub hat on
✔️ Loops ready
✔️ Expertise ready

The wonderful Dr Jano Riesco, Neurology and Neurosurgery Resident, getting prepared for critical spinal surgery.

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36 Lonsdale Street
Dandenong, VIC
3175

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 12am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 12am - 11:59pm
Thursday 12am - 11:59pm
Friday 12am - 11:59pm
Saturday 12am - 11:59pm
Sunday 12am - 11:59pm

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+611300385874

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