Top 5 Veterinary Clinics in Melbourne — Best Vets for Dogs (2025)
Top 5 — Melbourne (2025)

Top 5 Veterinary Clinics in Melbourne (Best Vets for Dogs in 2025)

Finding the right veterinarian in Melbourne can be challenging, especially with so many clinics offering different specialties, facilities, and levels of care. To simplify your search, we’ve identified the Top 5 Veterinary Clinics in Melbourne based on ratings, experience, facilities, and local reputation.

How we selected the Top 5 Clinics

We evaluated clinics using Google rating & review volume, years in business, dog-specific services such as surgery, dental, diagnostics, facilities & diagnostic tech, emergency access, and client feedback to ensure pet owners can make confident choices.

✓ Google rating & review volume
✓ Years of service & community trust
✓ Dog-focused care & treatment capabilities
✓ Facilities, technology & diagnostics

🏆 Top Veterinary Clinics in Melbourne

1. Tooronga Veterinary Hospital — Hawthorn East, VIC
Modern veterinary hospital; extended hours; co-located emergency services
⭐ 4.9 (116)
Over 1 year
Hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 10:00–17:00
2. Evervet East Melbourne — Abbotsford, VIC
Purpose-built modern facility; strong focus on long-term wellness & client education
⭐ 4.7 (252)
~17 years
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30 · Sat 09:00–13:00
3. Melbourne Animal Referral Services (MARS) — Hawthorn East, VIC
Specialist & referral hospital; advanced surgery and imaging; emergency partnerships
⭐ 4.9 (22)
~4 years
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun: Emergency surgery only
4. Port Melbourne Veterinary Clinic — Port Melbourne, VIC
Long-established clinic; reliable GP care, dental & puppy programs
⭐ 4.5 (252)
42 years
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00 · Sat 09:00–14:00
5. St Kilda Veterinary Clinic — St Kilda, VIC
Bayside favourite; gentle handling for anxious & senior dogs; strong community roots
⭐ 4.4 (270)
40+ years
Hours: Mon 08:30–19:00 · Tue–Wed 08:30–18:00 · Thu 08:30–19:00 · Fri 08:30–18:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00