There may be times when you need immediate veterinary care, or assistance out of hours.  If you have a pet emergency, here are some local options:

Animal Referral Hospital (Essendon) - (03) 9379 0700 

Advanced Vet Care (Kensington) - (03) 9092 0400

Lort Smith Animal Hospital (North Melbourne) - (03) 9328 3021

Northern Suburbs Animal Emergency Hospital (Bundoora) - (03) 9467 2255