Who are our emergency vets in Castlemaine, Victoria?

Be prepared this summer!

Long weekends and the weather warming up, it’s good to have quick reference on where your emergency vet is incase stuff goes wrong.

Our closest emergency vets around Castlemaine are:

• Central Veterinary Emergency, located at McIvor Rd Veterinary Centre

  • Location: 29A Michael Street, Kennington, Bendigo

  • Hours: check site
    Phone: 0413 898 331 

  • Website: https://www.centralvetemergency.com/

• Central Veterinary Emergency (CVET) – Kyneton Veterinary Hospital

• Location: 120 High St, Kyneton, VIC 3444

• Hours: Limited after-hours care

• Phone: (03) 5422 6909

• Website: Emergency Care - McIntyre Vets - Kyneton
  

• Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre – Eastern Emergency

• Location: 72 Hargrave Avenue, Essendon Fields, VIC 3041

• Hours: Open 24/7

• Phone: (03) 9379 0700

• Website: Animal Referral Hospital Essendon Fields

All these locations require car travel and are at least 30 minutes away, so being prepared is integral to emergency animal care in Castlemaine. Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic recommends downloading the First Aid For Pets App.

I recommend calling the emergency vet in advance and following their advice; they can help with wait times, first aid and potential costs.

Animal Poisons Helpline

The Animal Poisons Helpline is a fantastic resource if you suspect your dog has been poisoned. It’s a not-for-profit organisation available 24/7 and offers expert advice on handling potential poisons.

• Animal Poisons Helpline: 1300 TOX PET (1300 869 738)

• https://animalpoisons.com.au/

Stay safe and cool out there!

Alex