Is your pet experiencing an emergency?
Our Accident and Emergency department in North Melbourne is open 365 days a year, including public holidays.
No booking is required for emergencies, but please try to ring ahead on 03 9328 3021 to let us know you are on your way, or if you are not sure whether it is an emergency.
Location: 24 Villiers Street, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051
Hours: 8:30am – 7:00pm
Parking: Available on site.
How to prepare for an emergency visit with your pet
- Secure your cat, rabbit, guinea pig, ferret or birds in a safe carrier
- For dogs, please use a collar and lead or harness
- Bring any relevant medical history or information about the incident (e.g., food wrappers or recent illnesses).
- Call ahead, if possible, to let our team prepare for your arrival.
Pet emergency symptoms to watch for
If your pet shows any of the below symptoms, please bring them to our hospital in North Melbourne immediately. Every minute counts.
- Major injuries (e.g., fractures, open wounds)
- Difficulty breathing or choking
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Loss of consciousness or extreme lethargy
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Difficulty urinating or defecating
- Swollen or distended abdomen
- Unexpected seizures or paralysis
For information about wildlife emergencies, click here.
After hours vet care
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 Road, 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
Advanced Vetcare
26 Robertson Street, Kensington VIC 3031
03 9092 0400
Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre
1103 Dandenong Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
03 9569 3677