Experts in Avian Medicine.
Our experienced team at Bird Vet Melbourne loves birds and shares a genuine passion for our avian patients.
We have been providing specialist avian veterinary care in Melbourne for more than 30 years, with a team that includes multiple experienced avian veterinarians and avian nurses.
Our practice manager is also an avian behaviourist who has developed groundbreaking methods for force-free treatment of birds, helping make veterinary visits as calm and comfortable as possible.
Our facilities have been specifically designed with birds in mind. From our equipment and treatment areas to our experienced team, our bird veterinary clinic in Melbourne is focused on providing specialised care for your bird.
Whether your bird needs a routine health check, treatment, grooming, emergency care or specialist veterinary attention, our experienced team is here to help.
Looking for a bird veterinarian in Melbourne? Our team is here to provide experienced, bird-focused veterinary care for your companion.
Specialist Bird Veterinary Care in Melbourne
At Bird Vet Melbourne, we provide veterinary care for a wide range of pet and companion birds.
Our services include:
- Bird health and wellness checks
- Avian veterinary consultations
- Emergency and critical care
- Bird surgery and hospital care
- Diagnostic services
- Beak, nail and wing trims
- Behaviour and husbandry advice
- Chicken and poultry veterinary care
- Specialist referrals
Online Bird Shop - Bird Toys, Bird Perches, Bird and chicken Medications !!
We know how hard it is to find bird safe toys and Bird-Vet products On-line. All our Avian staff are more than a little obsessed with spoiling their own birds and the Bird-Vet-Melbourne quakers. Consequently, our reception has become a fully stocked Bird-Pet-Store with an emphasis on some of the most amazing bird toys, bird perches and bird play-gyms that you will see. If you can't find what you want - let know. The team at the Vet for birds are always looking for an excuse to get new products!
See Our Bird Grooming in Action
Routine grooming can be an important part of keeping your bird healthy and comfortable. Our team provides professional bird grooming, including beak trims and nail trims, with bird welfare and low-stress handling in mind.
Watch one of our experienced veterinary team members perform an Eclectus beak trim and nail clip at Bird Vet Melbourne.
Looking for bird grooming, a beak trim or nail trim in Melbourne? Contact our team to discuss your bird's needs.
Events & Activities
Bird-Vet-Melbourne is always up to something!!! Our entire expert avian veterinary team is actively engaged with Avian community events and bird rescues. You will find us at major shows like The Pet Show or The Bird Lover's Expo.
We're constantly organising events too! From Chicken Day (yep chickens in tutus is a thing!) to parrot school.
Keep an eye on the Bird Vet's events page and follow us on social media if you want to find out what's next!!!
Owner & Director/
Avian Veterinarian
Avian Veterinarian
Veterinarian
Mel Vincent
Practice Mangager/Avian Behaviourist
Clinic location
Bird Vet Melbourne
128 Highbury Rd, Burwood, VIC, 3125
(03) 9808 9011
Opening Hours:
Mon-Friday: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 9-12pm
Sun: 10-12pm
Exceptions: We close on Public Holidays.
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Chicken Tutus!!!!!
Yes they're a thing!!!! OK, so they may have started out as a fun way to prevent a chicken pecking at a back injury... but they're so awesome they became a fashion statement at the Chicken-vet.
If you don't believe us just ask Harold. He just won the 2023 title of Next Top Rooster and we thinks he wears his tutu at chicken very well.
If you want a tutu for your chickens make sure you visit our online store or clinic.
Furthermore, if you want to teach your chicken to dance, book in with our avian behaviourist or come to chicken school!!!
Also, we have expert chicken vets here, so get your chicken checked out at the Melbourne Chicken Vet.