Woodend Veterinary Centre

Woodend Veterinary Centre: veterinary care in the Macedon Ranges

Woodend Veterinary Centre is a veterinary clinic located in Woodend, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region (Victoria, Australia). According to its presentation, it covers a wide area of that council and treats a range of species: dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rats, mice and birds. The team describes itself as dedicated and passionate about animals, with training in medicine, surgery and animal behaviour, and offers education, advice and care options.

Veterinary services

The clinic organises its offering into several areas. In general and preventive medicine it lists general consultations, health checks, nurse consults, parasite control, senior pet care, vaccination, microchipping, worming and flea control. It also offers advice on food and diet, including prescription food, and puppy and kitten programs such as puppy school and kitten socialisation.

Dentistry includes dental care and dentistry for dogs and cats. The surgical area covers orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery and desexing. For diagnosis, the clinic performs in-house blood tests, ultrasounds, X-rays and imaging. It also offers cancer care for pets with cancer and specialist vet referral services.

The pet wellbeing section includes behaviour consultations, boarding for cats and advice on maintaining a good quality of life. The clinic also has an emergency service and a program called Best for Pet.

Professional team

The veterinary team consists of Dr Candace Kovacevic, Dr Libby Mullen, Dr Christine Fry, Dr Eddie Di Rago, Dr Elizabeth Sullivan and Dr Dieuwerke Schepers. The staff is completed by Emily as practice manager, and vet nurses Georgia, Skye, Darcy, Tania and Heidi, as well as Michala as a trainee vet nurse. The clinic also notes its commitment to continuing education and to mentoring new professionals through apprenticeship and work experience programs.

Resources for pet owners

The clinic's website includes a pet advice section with articles on topics such as dental health, getting started with puppies and kittens, senior pets, regular check-ups, calculating pet age, parasites, socialisation and kitten nutrition. This content is intended as a resource for owners beyond the in-person consultation.

Facilities and care philosophy

The clinic states that it has modern facilities and a space designed to help owners and their animals feel comfortable and supported. Its approach, as described, combines professional advice with client education so that owners can make informed decisions about their pet's health.

Location and contact

25 Brooke Street, Woodend, VIC 3442 · Phone: (03) 5427 9200 · Email: reception@woodendveterinarycentre.com.au