Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital

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Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital

A state-of-the-art
multidisciplinary Specialist Veterinary Hospital

Welcome to Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital, a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital opening its doors in winter 2023. Our mission is to provide the highest quality and most advanced veterinary care to pets in need. As a multidisciplinary specialist hospital, we aim to offer a range of specialties, including internal medicine, orthopaedic-, soft tissue- and neuro-surgery, as well as specialist

diagnostic imaging. Our advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities allow us to offer the most up-to-date and effective care to our patients. Together with our planned 24-hour emergency and critical care centre, we are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive care for pets with complex medical conditions.

01/09/2026

🐍 SNAKE SEASON IS HERE! 🐍

Yesterday, we saw our first patient who had been bitten by a snake! A timely reminder that snake season is well and truly upon us! 🐶❤️‍🩹

With yesterday being warmer than usual, snakes are starting to come out of hiding, and with the days only getting warmer, we can expect to see more of them becoming active. 🌡️🐍

As pet owners, it’s important to stay vigilant, especially when your pets are outdoors, around long grass, gardens, bushland or other areas where snakes may be hiding.

⚠️ If you suspect your pet has been bitten by a snake, seek veterinary attention IMMEDIATELY. Snake envenomation can be life-threatening and early treatment can make a significant difference.

Signs of snake envenomation can include:
🐾 Sudden weakness or collapse
🐾 Vomiting
🐾 Trembling or shaking
🐾 Dilated pupils
🐾 Difficulty breathing
🐾 Bleeding or unusual bruising
🐾 Paralysis

Don’t wait for symptoms to become severe, if you see your pet interact with a snake or suspect a snake bite, treat it as an emergency.

Stay safe, stay alert and keep your pets close this snake season! 🐍🐾

24/08/2026

💙MASH WANTS YOU! ❤️

Are you a Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist?

We are looking for applications to expand our Internal Medicine team while working alongside the Head of Medicine, Dr. Alison Stickney (DACVIM).

Residency trained, board eligible candidates are also encouraged to apply!

What we offer? 👇
▪️Part-time or Full-time position (we are open to either for the right candidate)
▪️Work with a supportive and collaborative team of specialists
Competitive salary
▪️Continuing education including conference leave & CPD
▪️Dedicated nursing team and healthy team culture
▪️State-of-the-art facilities and equipment

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please share the link for more information.

https://www.anzcvs.org.au/small-animal-internal-medicine-specialist-mash

21/08/2026

🐾✨ Mochi’s Great Escape! ✨🐾

Meet Mochi, a gorgeous 7-year-old Newfoundland with a rather naughty habit of eating things she shouldn’t! 🥹💕

Mochi presented to MASH after deciding that a plastic lid looked like the perfect snack.

Luckily, our team was able to carefully scope out the lid with precision and safely remove it. Mochi was soon back on her paws and ready to head home for some well-deserved cuddles! 🏡🐶💕

A big happy ending for this beautiful girl! 💗

17/08/2026

✨ HAPPY MONDAY FROM LULU! ✨

Starting the week off looking absolutely pretty, majestic and FABULOUS! 🐾💖

Our gorgeous long-haired Mini Dachshund, Lulu, is serving some serious ✨hair goals✨ and honestly… we could all use a little bit of her Monday confidence! 😍💁‍♀️

Wishing everyone a very happy Monday ,may your week be as fabulous as Lulu and her hair! 💕✨

14/08/2026

🩻 MASH Imaging Spotlight

(Proudly brought to you by MASH's Specialist Imaging Department)

🐶 Patient: 11 month-old Havanese
📋 Presenting complaint: Shifting hind limb lameness, Hip pain vs lumbar pain?

What do you see on these images? 👀

07/08/2026

Sweet Indie, a 2-year-old mixed breed dog, recently spent the night with the team at MASH while receiving treatment for some troublesome a**l gland issues.

Despite her stay in hospital, Indie kept everyone's spirits high with her bouncy personality. The team loved showering her with plenty of cuddles, and lots of kisses.🐶✨

We're so happy to see this gorgeous girl feeling brighter, and we wish her a speedy recovery at home. Thank you Indie, for bringing so many smiles to our team! 💕

31/07/2026

Who said hospital fashion couldn't be fabulous? 😍❤️

Meet the handsome chihuahua X called Bobby. Safe to say he had every single one of our vets and nurses wrapped around his tiny paws! 🐾✨

Between all the cuddles, treats, and admiring comments, Bobby certainly stole the spotlight and reminded us that sometimes the smallest patients also have the biggest personalities.

We hope Bobby's adorable outfit brightens your day just as much as it brightened ours! ❤️ Bobby is wishing everyone a fabulous weekend, stay warm, stay cosy, and if you can, be as fabulously dressed as Bobby! 🧣🐶✨

28/07/2026

🩸 Meet our hero, Nina! ❤️🐾

This beautiful Borzoi recently visited MASH to do something truly incredible: donate blood to help save the life of another critically ill dog in need.

Blood donations can make all the difference in an emergency, giving our team the precious time they need to treat patients facing trauma, surgery, severe anaemia, and other life-threatening conditions. Every donation has the potential to save multiple lives.

Swipe through to watch a little snippet of Nina's blood donation, then see the reward every brave donor deserves... a delicious steak dinner at home afterwards! 🥩 We think it's safe to say she enjoyed every bite. ❤️

Could your dog be our next lifesaver? We are urgently looking for more canine blood donors to help ensure blood is always available when our patients need it most.

To be eligible, your dog must:
🩸 Be healthy
🩸 Be fully vaccinated
🩸 Be between 1–7 years of age
🩸 Weigh more than 22 kg

If you think your furry friend could become one of our amazing blood donors, we'd love to hear from you. By donating just a small amount of blood, they could help save another dog's life when every second counts.

Every blood donor receives a free health check, blood test and bag of dog food for free!

Thank you, Nina, for being such a brave girl and a true four-legged hero. ❤️🐾

24/07/2026

Ending the week with the sweetest little Nugget 🐾🤎

This adorable Cavoodle knows exactly how to do winter right, snuggled up warm and cosy in her blanket, enjoying a delicious piece of chicken and soaking up all the comfort she deserves. 🥰🧣

Nugget is a perfect reminder that chilly days are best spent rugged up, feeling loved, and enjoying the little things (especially tasty treats! 🍗).

From Nugget and the MASH team, we hope everyone has a wonderful end to the week. Stay warm, stay cosy, and keep rugged up this chilly season just like our little Nugget! ❄️🐶

Address

8 Maroondah Highway
Ringwood, VIC
3134

Website

https://mashvet.com.au/

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