Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
Public Holidays: Closed
Our Services
General Health Check
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Dentistry
General Health Check
Keeping unusual pets can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. However, it is important to ensure that your pet is healthy and that their husbandry requirements are met.
Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation about exotic pets. Many people need to be made aware of the unique needs of exotic pet care. Our veterinary practice is among the few that have experience and expertise in the healthcare and husbandry needs of extraordinary animals.
Vaccinations
To prevent the spread of deadly diseases, ensure that your pet receives its vaccinations on schedule. Vaccinations involve giving your pet a small injection under the skin; this method allows the body to become familiar with the inactivated disease particles so that if an exposure occurs, the body can fight off the disease.
We routinely vaccinate rabbits and ferrets in our local clinics and recommend it as an important part of their preventative health program.
Microchipping
Microchipping your exotic pet is the safest and most reliable form of permanent identification. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and stores a unique code connected to your information. This code is then registered in the national registry so that if your pet gets lost, it can be quickly reunited with you.
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Surgery is often necessary to treat a range of diseases that affect exotic pets. We reduce the risks of anaesthesia as much as possible to ensure a comfortable, safe and smooth procedure for your pet. The patients we see are unique, and having the right anaesthetic equipment and surgical knowledge is essential for optimal patient outcomes and a smooth and comfortable recovery.
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Sterilisation (otherwise known as desexing or neutering) is recommended for many exotic pets to prevent a variety of illnesses, health problems and behavioural issues later in life.
We recommend that rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and rats be routinely desexed to prevent various issues. In some cases, sterilising your reptile or bird is also indicated for preventing some diseases.
Dentistry
Our pet dental care checks for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and dragons are provided using specialised equipment that allows us to carry out a wide range of dental procedures on exotic pets to stop the buildup of dental disease and to treat impacted, overgrown, infected, and abscessed teeth. We highly recommend regular dental checks to keep plaque and tartar buildup to a minimum.
Sexing
Nail Clipping
Wing Clipping
Beak Corrections
Faecal Testing
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
Sexing
When people own multiple pets, they often need to determine the sex of their animals so that they can avoid breeding or allow breeding to occur. There are many different methods used to determine the sex of a pet, and these methods depend on the age and species of the animal.
Nail Clipping
We provide services for regular nail clipping for rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, many birds, some reptiles, and some rats. These pets, particularly those kept indoors, often don’t wear down their nails as they would if they were out in the wild. Nail clipping is a necessary and highly recommended practice that can prevent sharp, overgrown nails and painful curling.
Wing Clipping
Wing clipping is a service that requires careful consideration, which is why we suggest you talk to your avian veterinarian about the reasons you are clipping the wings, and what outcome you are hoping to achieve. We provide free wing-clipping with a health check consultation, or we can do it alone for a small fee.
Beak Corrections
Our beak correction procedure is second to none – we use a specialised burr that mimics natural erosion to gently and accurately sculpt the beak to its ideal state, where the top and bottom beaks meet in perfect alignment. With this technique, you can be sure that you are getting the best care for your bird!
Faecal Testing
We understand how important it is to accurately assess a pet’s health. As such, we offer four different types of faecal tests: a faecal gram stain, a faecal wet preparation, a faecal suspension, and a faecal float. By performing these tests together, we can get a more comprehensive overview of any issues your pet may be facing.
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
Our clinics are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory and imaging technology, making diagnosing your pet’s health issues quickly and more efficient. These cutting-edge tools allow us to quickly and accurately assess your pet’s health, providing peace of mind and ensuring that your pet receives the proper care and treatment they need.
Dr Cathy Wong graduated from the University of Queensland and has since moved away from the rabbit-less state. She started her first job as a new graduate in central NSW, where …
Having grown up on a ‘mini farm’ in Menzies Creek (with rabbits and guinea pigs) and having a vet as a father, Katrina has always had a keen interest and love for animals an…
Coming from a diverse background managing across multiple industries, Evana joined the MRC team in October 2020. She loves spending her spare time in the gym or out exploring ne…
Shayne has grown up always knowing she wanted to work with animals, and as such, she has completed a Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience and is currently completing a B…
Sharn is a senior nurse at The Unusual Pet Vets Ferntree Gully, with her Certificate IV in veterinary nursing and over ten years of nursing experience under her belt. Sharn has …
Dr Zoe decided to become a vet at the age of seven when their first rabbit Miffy became ill, declaring that they would ‘fix all the bunnies’. After studying at the Uni…
When I was a kid, I loved watching National Geographic and I was very fascinated with all kinds of animals. Since then, I have decided to become a vet which I can be surrounded …
I am a Veterinary Nurse with a passion for learning everything there is to know about the animal world. I began my career working with dogs and cats while keeping a keen eye and…
Ellen is a current veterinary student at the University of Melbourne, and has a special interest in rabbits and guinea pigs, but loves all exotic pets!
Keanu always knew that he wanted to work with animals from a young age, because growing up, the house was always occupied with exotic pets, so a love for them and working with t…
Dr Lara graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2013 and has been working in the UK since, predominantly with exotics, zoo and small animals. After 8 years, she’s fi…
Vet Nurse Taylah Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing Taylah is a dedicated Veterinary Nurse with a passion for providing exceptional care to all animals. Her journey in the …
Juniper loves the constant discovery and innovation found in the exotics veterinary field and enjoys the diversity of both her patients and their owners.
Daniel has always loved animals and has been drawn toward exotic pets. Daniel started his career as a shelter animal attendant, then moved into general practice and emergency ve…
Our Ferntree Gully clinic provides a full range of veterinary services and healthcare to all exotic pet species, including; birds, reptiles, mice and rats, ferrets and rabbits and guinea pigs.
Our experienced veterinarians, highly trained staff and top-of-the-line technology deliver the finest in exotic pet care.
We are dedicated to enhancing the overall health and well-being of our patients by providing state-of-the art medical, surgical, and dental treatments in a compassionate, home-like environment where your pets are treated as family.
We take pride in providing exceptional care for exotic pets, combining our expertise and genuine love to ensure your beloved companion receives the highest quality treatment.
Providing expert pet healthcare to Melbourne's exotic pets.
Expert veterinarians you can trust, providing compassionate care across Ferntree Gully and the surrounding suburbs.
We offer advice and guidance on nutrition and husbandry to promote the health and wellbeing of your pet.
Our Ferntree Gully clinic is equipped and supported by on-site, state-of-the-art laboratory, surgical and anaesthesia facilities.
Your pet will have access to a network of veterinary care professionals who can provide the most advanced and up-to-date treatments.
Testimonials
Amazing and Caring Staff
Amazing and caring staff at the Ferntree Gully Clinic. Our baby rat was not well, and they always made time to help and support her. Very knowledgeable and compassionate. Would highly recommend and absolutely will use again. Thank you to everyone at Ferntree Gully for being there for us and Tabby.
Vicki Freedman
The Best Experience
I had the best experience I have ever had at the vet with my rabbits Ralph and Effie at the Ferntree Gully clinic. Dr Sharon Tsim was wonderful and treated my rabbits like her own pets. I have never seen them so relaxed at the vet before! She was very knowledgeable and gave me great information after the appointment. I will never go anywhere else now and would recommend this clinic to anyone with unusual pets.
Tabby Louise
Client – Ferntree Gully
Amazing place with lovely staff. We first came here after a recommendation from a friend after my rabbit had some problems were quickly able to fix them with a few diet changes. I trust them with my rabbits and i love how much you care for them. Would 100% recommend to people because good rabbit savvy vets are hard to find. Thank you for caring about bunnies and other small animals!
Hannah Biggin
Client – Ferntree Gully
Very professional vets there! They have the vaccination available when every other vet clinic I called didn’t. They know rabbits so well that I was feeling very comfortable and confident to let them take care of my rabbit even though its further from home!
Danielle Lam
Client – Ferntree Gully
Love the welcoming receptionist and the vet. They treated my fur babies with care and also follow-up the subsequent day, just to make sure my bunnies are recovering well.
General Health Check
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Surgery and Anaesthesia
Sterilisation (Desexing)
Dentistry
Sexing
Nail Clipping
Wing Clipping
Beak Corrections
Faecal Testing
Laboratory Testing & Diagnostic Imaging
