Read MoreExcellent CareWe are able to offer your pet bird
excellent veterinary care from
preventative medicine to advanced
medical, diagnostic and surgical
procedures.
Read MoresdfdsfYou can be confident that your bird will
be in good hands as all our veterinarians
have been trained in avian medicine both
in Australia and internationally, we have
the only registered veterinary specialist in
bird medicine in Victoria and our clinic is
an approved facility for training specialist
avian veterinarians in Australia
and North America.Good Hands
Read MoreOur clinic is centrally located in a
safe, quiet location with ample parking.
Established for over 30 years, we operate
as part of Burwood Bird and Animal
HospitalCentrally Located
Read MoreOur staff are avian trained and are able
to offer sound advice on nutrition,
enrichment, husbandry and bird care.
A bird behaviouralist is available for consultations
to help owners develop healthy, happy
relationships with their birds and to
address any behavior problems that may arise.Our Staff
We’re passionate about birds’ health and
welfare and our fully equipped clinic is
specially designed and equipped to cater
for the needs of your bird. Between them
the avian vets, Drs Pat Macwhirter, Phil
Sacks and Michelle Sutherland have had
more than 40 years experience in the field.We’re PassionateRead More

WELCOME TO BIRD VET MELBOURNE
At Bird Vet Melbourne we understand the deep connections people form with birds and our avian veterinarians and avian nurses provide caring, competent and quality avian veterinary care for our feathered patients. The bird hospital has individually heated hospital cages for each patient. Chicken-vet patients don’t feel left out, we love to help backyard poultry too! At Bird Vet Melbourne you can be confident that you will be fully supported with expert avian care, and sound avian veterinary advice relevant to the individual species of birds that you keep and that you’ll be well equipped to make the best ongoing health care and treatment decisions. This is the oldest established bird vet clinic in Melbourne.
Opening Hours
Mon-Thurs 9am-6pm
Fri 9am-6pm
Sat 9am-12pm
Sun 10am-12pm
*Our last appointment is 30 mins prior to closing time*
Address
128 Highbury Road,
Burwood, Victoria, 3125
Call Us: (03) 9808 9011
OUR SERVICES
WHY CHOOSE BIRD VET MELBOURNE?
- We really care about your pets
- Each bird patient is in a heated incubator complete with toys and perches.
- We understand birds and are able to give “our” bird patients human kindness and companionship.
- Our bird vet clinic is fully equipped and up to date to cater for the unique requirements of avian patients.
- The vets and nurses are all experienced in looking after all kinds avian patients
- Our nursing staff are avian trained and able to offer advice about bird care and nutrition

- We are open 7 days a week, sick birds also need treatments on Sundays !
- We’re passionate about bird health and welfare.
- All our bird vets are highly experienced and have trained internationally in Bird Medicine.
- We have worked with the only veterinary bird specialist in Bird Medicine in Victoria.
- We were an approved facility for training avian veterinary specialists for Australia and North America and Senior Academic Associates of the University of Melbourne.
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TESTIMONIALS
We are so grateful for the care Dr Sacks and his staff gives to our dog. His sensitive and caring nature is invaluable whilst providing as much time as needed to educate our family on how best to take care of our dog. The highest of reccomendations, you cannot go wrong.

May 14, 2019
While out on a walk, my dog Gus suddenly collapsed. I carried him straight to this surgery, but it was too late and he died. However, I will always be grateful to the Nurse on Duty, Taylor, who was inside at the time and comforted me and looked after Gus's body. In an emergency situation, with the surgery closed and no vet available, she was just amazing and caring and I'm so grateful that she was there. I don't think anything could possibly have been done to save Gus – it all happened so quickly. But to have such a traumatic situation thrust on her when she was probably just expecting to do an afternoon of administrative work and respond with such immediate care and empathy was very much appreciated. Thank you very much, Taylor.

September 13, 2021
Doctor Phil is a passionate and empathetic vet, and whenever possible I don't take my girls to anyone else. He has treated many of my chickens, with some remarkable recoveries throughout the years. He has also been there during the unfortunate yet inevitable passing of several of my chickens and has been understanding and compassionate in all circumstances. He is upfront and honest about the costs involved in exploratory diagnostics and the liklihood of positive outcomes. He gives good insights as to how to prevent illness and maintain a healthy and happy flock. I couldn't recommend him highly enough.

February 12, 2021