Established in 1999, the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre is one of our nation's leading providers of advanced multidisciplinary medical services for animals. The Centre aims to provide clients, patients, and referring veterinarians with the best integrated veterinary care available, within the one complex.
As a Centre of Excellence, our specialists are committed to employing evidence-based practice to ensure animals receive medical care comparable to that of human medicine. The Centre’s collaborative approach to care draws upon the extensive skills of its specialists within the areas of internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, oncology, and behavioural medicine.
The Centre also has Victoria’s only combined medical and surgical oncology team onsite, with full internal medicine support to address a range of conditions often associated with cancer.
Staff at MVSC understand and value the bond between clients and their pets. We aim to always cater to the emotional needs of clients, while keeping in mind the medical needs of their pets. We aspire to provide the best care to help pets live healthier, happier lives.
As referral medicine providers, we maintain a strong relationship between the client, patient, and referring veterinarian. We discuss the diagnostic and treatment options available with our client to enable them to make an informed choice regarding their pet’s treatment.
The MVSC is located in two central Melbourne locations to serve our clients better; our main centre is in Glen Waverley, with specialist services available at Essendon Fields within the Animal Accident and Emergency Centre at Essendon Airport.
At the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre we believe in a multidisciplinary approach to your pet’s health. We draw upon the extensive skills of the Centre’s areas of specialty: internal medicine, dermatology, surgery, oncology, and behavioural medicine.
We understand and value the bond between you and your pet and we are committed to offering you and your pets with the highest quality specialist veterinary treatment available. Our mission is to provide the best care to help your pets live healthier, happier lives.
The Centre boasts some of the most advanced diagnostics, medical treatment, and surgery in Victoria.
Essendon Fields
Glen Waverley
Consultations
Chemotherapy
Ultrasonography
Radiography
Video endoscopy
Electrocardiography
Skin tests
Otoscope
Minor surgical procedures
Consultations
Video endoscopy
Ultrasonography
Chemotherapy
Radiography & fluoroscopy
MRI
Electrocardiography
Electromyography
Surgical suites
Offsite radiation
Gastroscopy
Purpose built new operating theatre complex.
Skin tests
Allergy vaccine preparation
Thoracoscopic & laparoscopic procedures
Orthopaedics
Total hip replacement & tibial plateau leveling osteotomy procedures.
Hemotherapy
Neurosurgery
MedRX otoscope for the diagnosis & management of ear diseases.
A veterinary specialist has a level of skill that is well above that of a practitioner in the same discipline. Veterinarians must meet stringent requirements relating to qualifications, experience, and training to be registered as specialists. Under both Australian and New Zealand legislation, only registered specialists may claim Specialist status.
To have a Specialist title a veterinarian will have graduated from a five-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree, practiced for four years as a veterinarian in general practice, completed a three to four-year residency program in their area of specialisation, and passed examinations to achieve fellowship with the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists (ACVS). Veterinary specialists must also be registered as specialists with the veterinary board in the jurisdiction in which they practice.
For more information about Specialist qualifications, visit the ACVS website at: www.acvs.org.au.
Veterinary specialists serve as an extension of general veterinary practice offering advanced knowledge and equipment to diagnose and treat your pet more effectively. In some cases, just like in human medicine, a specialist may be required to manage your pet’s problem.
As we are not a primary health provider, you will need a referral from your veterinarian to see the specialists at our centre. Once your veterinarian suggests a referral to a specialist, a referral form will be completed. Your veterinarian will either contact us directly or ask you to contact us to make an appointment.
The MVSC offers a central connection between you, your referring veterinarian, and the other specialists within the Centre to ensure the successful evaluation and ongoing treatment of your pet. Following your consultation, and any subsequent diagnostics or procedures, our specialists will communicate with your referring veterinarian to assure a smooth transition and continuity of care.
If you are concerned about your pet's diagnosis or care, please speak with your veterinarian about a referral to a specialist.
NEW referral forms for veterinarians and client information sheets coming soon
Our fees are typical of hospitals providing specialist medical care. At your initial consultation, a diagnostic and a treatment plan will be discussed and estimates of costs will be provided. Payment for the services your pet receives will be required on discharge. We accept cash, EFTPOS and credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Bankcard, Diners Club, American Express, GE Care Credit and Certegy Ezi-Pay. (Please note that 2.5% of the transaction value will charged when using Diners Club, American Express, GE Finance and Certegy Ezi-Pay). We regret that personal cheques can not be accepted.
GE Care Credit and Certegy Ezi-Paycan provide credit in some cases; please contact us for further details regarding payment options.
Comparison table for Certegy Ezi-pay and GE Finance Care Credit
CERTEGY EZI-PAY
GE CARE CREDIT
CITIZENSHIP
·AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS ONLY
·AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS ONLY
EMPLOYMENT
·FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
·FULL TIME / PART TIME EMPLOYMENT
DEPOSIT
·REQUIRES 25% DEPOSIT
·NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
FINANCE LIMIT
·FINANCE LIMIT CANNOT EXCEED $2000
·NO FINANCE LIMIT, BASED ON CREDIT APPROVAL LIMIT FROM GE CARE CREDIT
CONTRACT LENGTH
·6 MONTHS, FOR FINANCE UNDER $1000
·10 MONTHS, FOR FINANCE BETWEEN $1000 - $2000
·ONGOING UNTIL PAID OFF
INTEREST
·FREE FOR WHOLE PERIOD
·FREE FOR 6 MONTHS
·THEN 19.95% p/a
IDENTIFICATION
·DRIVERS LICENCE
·CURRENT AGE PENSION CARD
·VETERAN AFFAIRS PENSION CARD
·DRIVERS LICENCE
BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
·BANK ACCOUNT REQUIRED
·BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS NOT REQUIRED
ESTABLISHMENT FEE
·$35
·$25
MONTHLY ACCOUNT FEE
·$2.90
·$3.95
DIRECT DEBIT FEE
·$2.50
·-
LATE PAYMENT FEE
·$15
·$35
MERCHANT TO PROVIDE TO THE CLIENT
·TERMS AND CONDITIONS BOOKLET
·PINK COPY OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION FORM AND CREDIT SCHEDULE
·TERM AND CONDITIONS BOOKLET
·CONTRACT
·ONLINE SALES VOUCHER
Continuing Education
The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre nurtures excellence throughout the industry through its commitment to education. Veterinary specialists at the Centre are highly respected in their fields and are active participants in the industry through their involvement in university distance education, research, clinical trials, and appearances as guest speakers at conferences and seminars.
The MVSC contributes to the veterinary education by providing seminars to general veterinary practitioners and students. It reaches out to the referral community with its ongoing program of seminars, offering stimulating topic choices to those who wish to advance their knowledge and careers. Each of our seminars draws on the expert knowledge of leaders in their field of specialty.
Behavioural Medicine / Internal Medicine seminar: Monday, 20 September 2010
The Process of Elimination – to pee or not to pee Presenters:
Dr Kersti Seksel (Specialist in Behavioural Medicine) Dr Darren Merrett (Specialist in Canine Medicine)
The first indication that an animal is unwell is that the animal’s behaviour changes. This change is what usually prompts owners to make an appointment to see their veterinarian. The behavioural changes are often attributed to either a behavioural cause or a medical / organic cause. However, the relationship between medical problems and behavioural problems is often more intimate.
With any problem, medical or behavioural, the predisposing factors need to be identified and then addressed. In order to resolve a behavioural problem a thorough behavioural history, as well as a clinical examination is necessary. Medical reasons need to be examined, treated or eliminated as contributing factors. Sometimes these behavioural signs are in fact part of another behavioural complex and this also needs to be considered when advising a treatment protocol.
Registrations: Are now open and will close Friday, 17th September 2010.
Please fax registration form to (03) 9887 8500.
Please click here to download a copy of the registration form
2010 MVSC seminar sponsors:
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The Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre (MVSC) was established to deliver a unique range of specialist services to general veterinary practitioners throughout Metropolitan Melbourne and Country Victoria. The Centre provides the most advanced diagnostics, medical treatment, and surgery in Victoria.
We are committed to providing animals with the highest quality specialist veterinary treatment available. Our mission is to provide the best care to help pets live healthier, happier lives.
We welcome those who share the same commitment to excellence, and who have a passion for what they do, to join the team at the MVSC.
Currently, we do not have any positions available.
Construction work on a totally new and purpose built veterinary specialist centre in Essendon Fields is underway. The centre will sit opposite the Animal Accident & Emergency (AAE) centre at the Essendon Airport.
The MVSC currently provides specialist services within AAE 24-hour emergency centre. However, the level and scope of services provided have been governed by our ability to operate from a satellite site.
The new centre provides an exciting opportunity for the MVSC to continue to offer the very best specialist veterinary services to meet the needs of our referring veterinarians. A proposed plan and layout of the new facility is detailed below.
Other news
Oncology case update: tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma The Oncology Department has been managing a patient with a tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma with chemotherapy ... Full story
Surgeon removes nail from Boxer’s head
Dr Simon Kudnig, a Specialist in Small Animal Surgery at MVSC, removed a nail from the head of a 1-year-old Boxer dog ... Full story
Extended surgical services at MVSC The Surgery Department at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre is pleased to announce it is extending its consulting hours for surgical appointments, following the arrival ... Full story
MVSC welcomes its third surgeon The Surgery Department at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre is pleased to announce the arrival of our third surgeon, Dr Arthur House. Full story
MVSC welcomes its new resident in Dermatology The Dermatology Department at the Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre is pleased to announce the arrival of our resident in Dermatology, Dr Debbie Simpson. Full story
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A veterinary specialist has a level of skill that is well above that of a practitioner in the same discipline. Veterinarians must meet stringent requirements relating to qualifications, experience, and training to be registered as specialists. Under both Australian and New Zealand legislation, only registered specialists may claim Specialist status.
Merial is a world-leading, innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animals.
Oncology case update: tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma
Surgeon removes nail from Boxer’s head
MVSC welcomes its new resident in Dermatology
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