Protecting Your Furry Friends:Common Household Dangers for our Pets
Our furry companions bring so much joy and love into our lives, but as pet owners, it's essential to be aware of the potential dangers lurking within our homes. From seemingly harmless household items to everyday foods, there are many hazards that can pose a threat to...
Fur-ever Love: A Guide to Spending Valentine’s Day with Your Pet
No significant other? Don’t worry! Valentine's Day is all about love, and who better to share it with than your loyal and furry companion? Whether you have a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or any other cherished pet, celebrating this day with them can be a heartwarming...
Christmas Mishaps for Pets: The Dangers Beneath the Christmas Tree
The holiday season is a magical time filled with joy, laughter, and festivities. Families come together to celebrate, exchange gifts, and decorate their homes with twinkling lights, festive ornaments, and, of course, the iconic Christmas tree. While the holiday season...
The season of grass seeds and its impact on our dogs
As spring rolls into summer, nature awakens with vibrant colours and lush greenery. While this transformation is a sight to behold, it can also pose risks to our furry friends, especially dogs. One of the most significant hazards during this season is the prevalence...
Tackling the Growing Epidemic: Dog Obesity
October 12th is Pet Obesity Awareness Day In recent years, an alarming health crisis has been silently creeping into households across the world - dog obesity. Just as humans face the challenges of maintaining a healthy weight, our beloved canine companions are also...
Spring is coming – how to prep your pet and avoid the itchy, scratchy season!
It’s finally the time of year where we no longer have to wear puffer jackets and scarves, but while we enjoy the warmer temperatures we also need to look out for the increase in pollen and dust that will be travelling in the spring winds. Spring has sprung, but it’s...
Veterinary Care - Anytime, Anywhere
Medechat is a video consult booking system that means you can have veterinary advice from a highly qualified VetCheck 24/7 Vet, when you need it, without leaving your home.
Veterinary Care - Anytime, Anywhere
Medechat is a video consult booking system that means you can have veterinary advice from a highly qualified VetCheck 24/7 Vet, when you need it, without leaving your home.
Mon - Fri: 8am to 7pm
Sat: 9am to 5pm
Closed Sunday and public holidays
After Hours Emergencies:
Direct Vet Services is proud to support local emergency vet care services in the Point Cook area.
If you are in need of emergency pet care you can contact any of the following emergency veterinary care services:
- Advanced Vet Care - Kensington
- Animal Accident & Emergency - Essendon Fields
- Greencross Veterinary Hospital - Werribee
Booking Terms:
Please provide 24 hours notice, should you no longer be available for or require your appointment. No cancellation fees will apply with 24 hours notice. We appreciate emergencies happen and will take that into consideration. However, you will be charged 100% of the consultation fee for missed appointments or those cancelled without 24 hours notice.
Prescriptions/medications:
Please allow 24-48 hours for medication requests to be filled. These must be completed by a vet and require a review of your pets records. If we have not seen you pet within a maximum 6 months for chronic cases or 3-4 months for complex cases, we will require an appointment for “Medication review”. Urgent supply may be able to be available, incurring an additional fee. Please be aware we may sometimes need to supply alternative brands, if you usual one is not available.