Veterinary Referral Hospital

02/06/2026

We're open 24hrs all through Kings Birthday weekend for all your pet emergencies.

26/05/2026

This is Oreo, a 14 year old female diva Maltese who was attacked by a large German Shepherd late last year - bitten around the neck and shaken.

She suffered a broken neck - a fracture luxation at C5-6 - and was completely tetraplegic (couldn’t move any of her legs). She was fixed with bone screws and bone cement to stabilise the luxation at VRH.

It’s been a long road but she has been making daily improvements with her dedicated owners performing physio at home - and here she is 6 months later recovering.

01/05/2026

Meet Freckle, a 16 year old goldfish who recently came in for a tumour removal at VRH 🐟

24/04/2026

Happy World Vet Day to our incredible team! ❤️

07/04/2026

🚨 FREE SEMINAR🚨

Anaesthesia & Surgery- Collaborative Approach to Surgical Cases

✅ Vet Stream
✅ Nurse Stream
✅ Food & Drinks

Come and join us for a fun and informative evening of education and networking!

🗓️ Thursday 23rd of April

⏰ Registrations from 6:30pm, Lecture commences 7:00pm

📍 Atura Dandenong
5-17 Doveton Ave Dandenong
https://maps.app.goo.gl/o5cYMTKVMHzwkavQ8?g_st=ic

To book: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1559416

02/04/2026

30/03/2026

🐣 Keep Your Pets Safe This Easter! 🐾
The Easter long weekend is full of fun, food, and festive decorations—but some of these traditions can pose hidden dangers for our pets. Here’s what to watch out for to keep your furry family members safe:

🍫 Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine, both toxic to dogs and cats. Dark and baking chocolate are the most dangerous, but even small amounts of milk chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, rapid heart rate or more serious complications. Keep all chocolate eggs and treats well out of paw’s reach!

🍞 Hot Cross Buns
These Easter favourites often contain raisins, sultanas, and grapes—ingredients that can cause kidney failure in dogs even in tiny amounts. Pets should never be given baked goods containing dried fruit.

🎁 Foil Wrappers & Easter Packaging
Bright, crinkly foil and plastic egg packaging can be very tempting for curious pets. If swallowed, they can cause choking or intestinal blockages. Always dispose of wrappers promptly and keep packaging off the floor.

🌸 Easter Decorations
Plastic grass, ribbons, soft toys, and decorative displays can all be hazards if chewed or swallowed. Supervise pets around decorations and choose pet-safe alternatives where possible.

🔍 Easter Egg Hunts
Dogs are very good at sniffing out hidden treats—often better than kids! Make sure all chocolate eggs are accounted for after the hunt, and avoid hiding any in areas your dog can access unsupervised.

🐾 If your pet gets into something they shouldn’t, don’t wait—seek veterinary advice right away.
A safe Easter is a happy Easter for the whole family! 🐰

🏨 36 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
☎️ 1300 385 874
💡 Open 24/7

26/03/2026

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Dr Simon Choi & Dr Sam Gilbert! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to announce that Dr Simon Choi and Dr Sam Gilbert have successfully passed their specialist examinations and are now officially European Boarded Specialist Neurologists 🧠⚡️🔧

This achievement reflects years of dedication, advanced training, countless hours of study, and an unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of care for our patients. Becoming a specialist is an extraordinary milestone—and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this moment with them.

Please join us in congratulating Dr Simon Choi and Dr Sam Gilbert on this outstanding professional accomplishment. Our team, our patients, and our entire veterinary community are incredibly fortunate to have such passionate and highly skilled clinicians leading the way. 💙🐾

👏Well done, Simon and Sam! Your hard work and expertise continue to inspire us all.

21/03/2026

Lifeline’s Paddle Across the Bay 🌊

As many of you know, mental health is a problem that has plagued the veterinary industry for many years.

🩺 Now you’ll typically see Critical Care Specialists, Dr Leah Wright and Dr Sam Day, in the ICU caring for pets. But this morning they took part in Lifeline's Paddle Across the Bay, paddle boarding a whopping 10km to raise money for people in crisis.

Research shows us that on average, a vet dies by su***de approximately every 12 weeks. This is a devastating crisis that needs to change.

🌟 Incredible organisations such as Sophie's Legacy and Flynn’s Walk exist to support and educate on the mental health impacts within veterinary professionals.

If you want to help save the people that are saving your pets, please donate below:

https://www.paddleacrossthebay.com.au/fundraisers/leahwright

❤️ Be kind, always.