Melbourne Animal Referral Services

Melbourne Animal Referral Services We offer advanced surgeries, 24-hour vet care, and mobile support across Melb, Geelong & regional Vic, regularly visiting clinics in your area.

We believe that close communication between us and your local vet is essential in achieving the best care.

Referring vets, we're here to support you every step of the way! When your patients have surgery at MARS, you'll receive...
26/02/2025

Referring vets, we're here to support you every step of the way!

When your patients have surgery at MARS, you'll receive:
- Comprehensive clinical records, including surgical reports
- Clear discharge instructions with follow-up plans, exercise advice, and medication guidelines
- Direct access to our specialists and interns for any ongoing questions or advice

Join hundreds of clinics already benefiting from our seamless referral process. Ready to partner with MARS? Tap the 'New Vet Registration' on our website to get started today!

🔗 www.marsvets.com.au

Taking a paws... but I’ll be back on my feet soon! Beautiful Beau with nurse Andrea just before his fracture repair. He ...
26/02/2025

Taking a paws... but I’ll be back on my feet soon!

Beautiful Beau with nurse Andrea just before his fracture repair. He is going very well post operatively and will be bouncing around again in no time!

Today is World Spey Day and here at MARS we offer laparoscopic surgeries which includes laparoscopic ovariectomy. The be...
23/02/2025

Today is World Spey Day and here at MARS we offer laparoscopic surgeries which includes laparoscopic ovariectomy.

The benefits of laparoscopic surgery (reduced pain, quicker recovery, improved cosmesis, more rapid return to function) compared with traditional open surgery have been well established in human medicine. This is being increasingly recognised as the gold standard for veterinary patients as well.

The main advantages in comparison to normal desexing surgery are as follows:

• Reduced pain. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies. This can lead to reduced
anaesthesia and pain relief requirements which improves anaesthetic safety
• Improved visualisation for the surgeon due to magnification
• Smaller incisions
• More rapid return to function and less exercise restriction required. Unlimited lead walking can be performed from day 1 and patients can return to full normal activity at 2 weeks post-surgery

If you would like to find out further about our services, please call 03 9050 0671 or email [email protected].

Are GapOnly insurance services available at MARS?Yes! If your pet's insurance provider is a GapOnly partner, our team ca...
22/02/2025

Are GapOnly insurance services available at MARS?

Yes! If your pet's insurance provider is a GapOnly partner, our team can process your insurance claim in the clinic on the day of your visit.

All you need to do is provide us with your pet's insurance details (name of provider and policy number) at the time of booking, or on the day of your appointment, and we'll do the rest!

If your policy provider is partnered with GapOnly, our team will submit the claim on your behalf and within 10 minutes, your insurance benefit will be calculated and paid directly to the hospital, so all you need to do is finalise the balance!

Please note that the benefit amount may vary based on your pet's policy, the type or level of coverage, and specific policy inclusions. If the insurance claim is declined for any reason, the full invoice will be due on the day the services are provided. If you believe your claim was declined in error, please contact your policy provider directly.

Please visit gaponly.com.au to see if your insurance provided is a participating partner.

Today we’re celebrating the elegance, speed, and sweet nature of the graceful Whippet. These sleek, athletic pups may be...
18/02/2025

Today we’re celebrating the elegance, speed, and sweet nature of the graceful Whippet. These sleek, athletic pups may be known for their impressive speed on the track, but they’re also known for being gentle, affectionate companions.

Whether they’re zooming around the backyard or snuggling up on the couch, Whippets bring so much joy to our lives.

These two adorable Whippets are Loki and Odin, who are Dr. Alex’s beloved and cheeky dogs.

Are you a vet interested in joining our referral network? Partnering with us means we can coordinate visits to your clin...
17/02/2025

Are you a vet interested in joining our referral network? Partnering with us means we can coordinate visits to your clinic, bringing specialist care directly to your patients and clinic.

Whether your patient requires orthopaedic or soft tissue surgery, we’ve got you covered.

We offer a range of services including but not limited to:

Orthopaedic Procedures—
▪ Cruciate disease procedures (TPLO’s & CBLO’s)
▪ Fracture repair (both internal and external fixation)
▪ Patella luxation surgery
▪ Ligament replacement
▪ Arthrodesis of the hock, carpus, shoulder
▪ Hip luxation repair
▪ Angular limb correction
▪ Total hip replacement
▪ Patella groove replacement
▪ CUE (canine unilateral elbow replacement)
▪ SynACART (cartilage replacement in the stifle/elbows/shoulder)
▪ Arthroscopic examination of joints (elbow, shoulder, carpus, hip, stifle, hock)
▪ Double pelvic osteotomy (DPO)

Soft tissue procedures—
▪ Brachycephalic airway surgery (folded palatoplasty, tonsillectomy, alaplasty)
▪ Total ear canal ablation (TECA+/-LBO)
▪ Sialoceole removal
▪ Perineal urethrostomy
▪ Perineal hernia
▪ Screw tail amputation
▪ Vulvoplasty
▪ USMI hydraulic occluder for incontinence
▪ Extrahepatic shunt (band or ameroid placement)
▪ Intrahepatic shunt - transvenous coil embolisation
▪ Laparoscopic liver biopsy
▪ Laparoscopic gastropexy +/- gonadectomy
▪ Percutaneous cystolithotomy
▪ Thoracoscopic pericardectomy
▪ Neurosurgery
▪ Ventral slot
▪ Hemilaminectomy, pediculectomy
▪ Distraction and fusion of lumbosacral joint

Oncology Procedures—
▪ Mass resection and wound reconstruction
▪ Mandibulectomy and maxillectomy
▪ Limb amputation
▪ Hemipelvectomy
▪ Splenectomy
▪ Liver lobectomy
▪ A**l sacculectomy
▪ Lymph node removal

Visit our website for a full list of our services www.marsvets.com.au.

A big shoutout to Greenvale Animal Hospital who are a new clinic to use mobile services! We’re excited to work with such...
13/02/2025

A big shoutout to Greenvale Animal Hospital who are a new clinic to use mobile services! We’re excited to work with such a fantastic new clinic and look forward to supporting their team and clients.

Thank you for your kind words! 💙 We're so glad Dr. Alex, Maddi, and the team made you feel at ease during such a stressf...
09/02/2025

Thank you for your kind words! 💙

We're so glad Dr. Alex, Maddi, and the team made you feel at ease during such a stressful time. Providing compassionate, personalised care for you and your darling is what we strive for.

We truly appreciate your trust and are here whenever you need us!

Originally from Uruguay, Dr. Stefania graduated in 2017 and embarked on an exciting journey to Australia the following y...
07/02/2025

Originally from Uruguay, Dr. Stefania graduated in 2017 and embarked on an exciting journey to Australia the following year, accompanied by her beloved Scottish terrier, Ralph.

While preparing for her Australian veterinary accreditation, she gained valuable experience as part of the MARS mobile team before transitioning to general practice. It was in this setting that her passion for tackling complex cases blossomed, leading her to pursue an internal medicine internship. Dr. Stefania is deeply committed to providing the highest standard of care for her patients, as well as continuous learning and professional growth.

Outside of work, you’ll often find her spending time with her family, open-water swimming, or seeking out the world’s best diving spots to explore.

Visit www.marsvets.com.au to meet the rest of the team.

Our dedicated mobile team are currently travelling to the below areas throughout February:• Shepparton on Thursday 13th ...
04/02/2025

Our dedicated mobile team are currently travelling to the below areas throughout February:

• Shepparton on Thursday 13th February
• Warrnambool on Tuesday 25th February
• Ballarat on Thursday 27th February

Bookings are required in advance to ensure we can secure a spot for your clients.

Visits to additional regional and interstate areas can be organised by reaching out to our MARS team directly. Simply call us at 03 9050 0671 or email [email protected] to discuss your needs.

Golden Retriever Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate one of the most popular and beloved dog breeds, and we here at...
02/02/2025

Golden Retriever Day is a wonderful occasion to celebrate one of the most popular and beloved dog breeds, and we here at MARS can understand why!

This is the beautiful ‘Crumbs’ who has recovered very well from his TPLO surgery late last year.

Gypsy, a 12-year-old Schipperke, is a well-known patient at Melbourne Animal Referral Services. She was diagnosed with h...
01/02/2025

Gypsy, a 12-year-old Schipperke, is a well-known patient at Melbourne Animal Referral Services. She was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common liver tumour in dogs. After surgery with the MARS surgical team, she was transferred to the care of the wonderful MARS oncology team.

Gypsy started her chemotherapy treatment in September 2024, and we proudly celebrated her successful completion of the treatment recently.

Gypsy, you are one tough cookie — your courage and resilience inspire us all. Well done, little warrior! 💪🐾

Chloe graduated with a veterinary degree from the University of Adelaide in 2023 and embarked on her professional journe...
30/01/2025

Chloe graduated with a veterinary degree from the University of Adelaide in 2023 and embarked on her professional journey with a rotating internship in Melbourne. Throughout her internship, she developed a keen interest in chronic diseases, oncology, palliative care and client communication. This is what brought her to the MARS oncology team.

Outside of her veterinary work, Chloe enjoys staying active on the netball court, curling up with a good book, tuning into true crime podcasts, and spending quality time with her blind miniature dachshund, Indi.

Visit www.marsvets.com.au to meet the rest of the team.

Adorable Watson visiting Dr. Abi for investigation of a perianal gland tumour.
29/01/2025

Adorable Watson visiting Dr. Abi for investigation of a perianal gland tumour.

✨ Kupar—small but mighty, he is a superstar!This chemo hero was one of the first patients at MARS Oncology when the serv...
23/01/2025

✨ Kupar—small but mighty, he is a superstar!

This chemo hero was one of the first patients at MARS Oncology when the service opened.

Kupar was diagnosed earlier this year with a pelvic sarcoma after visiting his local vet for lameness and lower spinal pain. Since then Dr. Irina Gramer, board certified Oncologist, and her team, have joined Kupar and his devoted family through his treatment journey.

We are thrilled to report Kupar hasn’t let his diagnosis hold him back—he still LOVES his long walks (sometimes up to 15km!!)

After months of treatment, we are excited to share that Kupar has completed the minimum chemotherapy doses. He’s now ready for another scan to assess his progress. Kupar and his wonderful family are a joy to have in our clinic, and we wish this handsome boy all the best as he continues his treatment journey.

BTS with nurse Lucia & gorgeous Maggie.Every heartbeat matters 🐾✨
21/01/2025

BTS with nurse Lucia & gorgeous Maggie.

Every heartbeat matters 🐾✨

Brachycephalic breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus, are loved for their adorable flat faces a...
16/01/2025

Brachycephalic breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus, are loved for their adorable flat faces and unique personalities, however, their physical characteristics can make them particularly vulnerable to heat-related issues during summer. Here's how to keep your furry friend safe and comfortable during Australia’s stinging heat:

1. Avoid Peak Heat Hour - Limit outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late evening. Avoid walking them during midday heat when temperatures are highest and most risky

2. Use Cooling Accessories - Invest in cooling mats, vests, or bandanas designed to help regulate your dog's body temperature. These can be particularly useful during travel or at home.

3. Monitor Indoor Temperature - Keep your home cool with fans or air conditioning. If your dog spends time in a crate, ensure it’s in a well-ventilated and cool area.

4. Never Leave Them in a Car - Even with car windows down, temperatures inside a parked car can soar in minutes. This is a critical safety rule for all pets, but especially for brachycephalic breeds.

5. Know the Signs of Overheating - Watch for signs like excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, or uncoordinated movements. If you notice these, move your dog to a cooler area and contact a vet immediately.

By taking these precautions, you can help your brachycephalic companion enjoy a safe and happy summer.

If you have any concerns about your pet or would like any advice, please reach out to us.

Beautiful Teeka sharing the love with our nurses.
14/01/2025

Beautiful Teeka sharing the love with our nurses.

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