COVID-19 Update
In light of the COVID-19 situation, and continuing policy statements from state and federal governments, U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital will be making some changes to its operational practice in the coming period to ensure the safety of our staff, clients and patients. We will stay open so we can continue to treat only urgent cases. Find full information on our COVID-19 update page.
Please note that U-Vet has adjusted its emergency service hours. Emergency care will now be available from 8am–8pm Monday to Sunday. Visit our Emergency page for more information.
Full information and regular updates will be provided through our Facebook pages @UVetWerribee and @UVetWerribeeEquine and on our dedicated COVID-19 page.
Emergency (Open 8am–8pm/365 days)
Pets: +61 3 9731 2000
Equine: +61 3 9731 2268
Latest News
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Service update: Upgraded 3.0 Telsa MRI now available
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Equine News & Resources
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From cannon bone fracture to winning at Flemington
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U-Vet Emergency & Critical Care
Open 8am-8pm, 7 days, 365 days a year
Pets: (03) 9731 2000
Equine: (03) 9731 2268