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Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic

We are a local mixed animal veterinary clinic that services both large and small animals of the Mornington Peninsula. Farm calls and hospital services.

The Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic was established in 1980 and has been proudly servicing the towns and properties of the Mornington Peninsula since. MRVC is committed to providing the highest level of compassionate patient care and excellent client service. We strive to provide the most advanced and current diagnostic and therapeutic options. The clinic is equipped with modern equipment and an exte

nsive pharmacy. We are dedicated to bringing you quality medicine and surgery at a competitive price. A big part of our local community

Our Veterinary Clinic has been an integral part of our local community for years. In that time, we’ve helped thousands of our clients cats & dogs, rabbits & guinea pigs, birds, horses and even a few snakes. Being so strongly integrated with our local community is important to us and our clients. Our customers know by experience that they can rely on us for sound advice and treatment options and that their pet is in the very best hands with our team. We provide a wide range of services including:
• Veterinary Examinations and Treatments for all large and small animals
• Surgery, Dentistry & Xrays
• Vaccinations
• Microchipping for identification
• Behaviour and Training advice
• Acupuncture

• Food & Pet Supplies
• Friendly advice

Diagnostics
• Radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Blood Pressure monitoring
• Microscopy: Cytology & Urinalysis
• In-house Blood Testing
• Desexings
• Soft tissue surgery

• Dental surgery: Ultrasonic Scaling & Surgical Extractions

05/06/2025

Kings Birthday long weekend!

We will be open as usual on Saturday from 9-1 and have a vet on call for emergencies over the weekend.

Monday public holiday the clinic will be closed but as usual there will be a vet on call for emergencies.

02/06/2025

We would love you all to join us in congratulating our wonderful nurse Jasper on the safe arrival of her baby boy Arnold! The youngest member of the main ridge family ❤️ We can’t wait to meet the little guy, and are all going to miss you while you’re on maternity leave! 🐶🍼👩‍🍼🐶

19/05/2025

Staff Spotlight Series!

Our wonderful and talented horse girl Prue!

Prue Carleton-Carlos
Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Prue was born and raised on the Mornington Peninsula and has been immersed in the equine and farming communities since she was a child! Her family was initially from the UK and have shared with Prue a strong passion for horses, starting to ride at the early age of 4 years old!

Prue is currently studying a Bachelor of Veterinary Technology part time during which she has completed her certificate 3 in veterinary nursing and is soon to sit her final examination for her certificate 4!

Prue can be seen both in the clinic and the large animal barn, she loves all creatures great and small but has a strong desire to work with all large animals.

Prue has an enormous family of animals, 10 horses, 2 cows, numerous chickens (often rescued), 2 cats and 3 dogs. She has two riding horses, Louie (Irish sport horse) and Joey (stock horse x) and her sidekick Zola, the Hungarian vizsla.

When not at work Prue’s usually riding, on the beach with Louie or Zola, 4wding or camping.

Favourite part of the job:
Getting to see all different animals- especially the large animals

Favourite pet name:
Mac and Cheese the Border Collie and Corgi duo

Fun fact:
Before starting her studies (currently Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, soon to be Veterinary School) Prue spent her time as an international groom for eventers, showjumpers and para dressage riders.

🐴🐮🐑🐓🐷🐐🦃🦌🦙🦘

16/05/2025

Dr Tim’s interesting case to close out his spotlight week is a stand out because it’s a Bison! Not something we see often, if ever, on the Mornington Peninsula. This guy had a problem with his eye, making Tim the perfect choice of vet with his interest and skills in ophthalmology! Unfortunately there was no access to suitable facilities to get a close up exam, but Tim was able to make a provisional diagnosis of keratitis and had to think on his feet to come up with a treatment plan that didn’t involve having to handle this guy every day. A course of steroids has hopefully resolved the issue and he can go on to hang out with his cow friends. 🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬

13/05/2025

Staff Spotlight Series is back!

Next up is our other wonderful boss and practice owner, he has dedicated over 4 decades to providing exceptional veterinary care to the Mornington Peninsula and over that time has also contributed to training many junior vets and vet nurses.

I’m sure most of you have met him already but I would like to re-introduce Dr Tim White!

Dr Tim White
Practice Owner
Senior Large Animal/Equine Veterinarian

Tim hails from Queensland's Western Darling Downs where he spent his early years on a wheat and cattle farm. He attended boarding school in Brisbane and completed a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Queensland University.

Arriving on the Peninsula in 1983 Tim worked at the Main Ridge Veterinary Clinic as an employee then subsequently as a practice partner. For 43 years Tim has been providing a wide range of veterinary services to the Mornington Peninsula. Tim’s particular interests include ophthalmology and lameness. He has completed further post-graduate studies in ophthalmology and acupuncture.

Tim also incorporated a successful thoroughbred training career, including group one winner Bulta (and other city winners including Highfield Queen, Runs on Ego, Celtic King, Manatilla and Emlatilla) with veterinary work for decades. He no longer trains horses however, preferring to spend his time treating them! Tim is now providing a retirement home to former racehorse Manna Miss as she ages.

When not at work Tim enjoys training for triathlons, fishing and diving.

Favourite part of the job:
43 years in and still learning something new!

Favourite pet name:
Tiny, the enormous 18hh horse

Fun fact:
Tim has two relatives that were also veterinarians!

Keep an eye on our stories and posts this week to see a bit more of what Tim gets up to!

🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

25/04/2025

Amazing nurse Sophie with Frankie her patient of the week!

Frankie the young Labrador unfortunately did what labradors do and ate something he shouldn’t! He’d done it before and didn’t have a problem, but this time the towel he ate got the better of him and became obstructed in his intestines.

Sophie took exceptional care of Frankie in hospital, helping with his hospital care, making sure he was comfortable and received all of his medications, and gave him a lot of extra special cuddles. She was also a vital part of the team taking his X-rays and monitoring his anaesthetic while he undertook quite a big surgery to remove many pieces of towel.

Sophie was super happy the following morning when she was able to hand feed Frankie chicken and he loved it. We’re all wishing Frankie the best for his recovery and hope that he learnt his lesson.

20/04/2025

Next up in the Staff Spotlight Series is our wonderful young nurse Sophie!

Sophie joined the Main Ridge team as a student just one day a week as part of her studies. That one day a week was enough for her to get hooked! Sophie is now a vital part of our team, working full time and rapidly developing her skills across all nursing disciplines. She has completed her certificate 2 in veterinary nursing and is excited to take on her certificate 4 soon. Sophie loves to learn, she provides exceptional care to all of her patients and we feel incredibly lucky to have her as part of the team.

Sophie and her family have 2 dogs, Mr Bingley the whippet, Maisy the Labrador and Anakin Skywalker the rabbit!

Sophie enjoys four wheel driving, camping, walking and art.

Favourite pet name:
Winifred

Favourite part of the job:
Diligently caring for patients and seeing them walk out the door happy and healthy. Knowing I’ve contributed to their wellbeing brings me a deep sense of satisfaction and purpose.

Fun fact:
I’ve owned over 30 animals!

18/04/2025

Meet Jed.

Jed belongs to a friend of Dr Belle, and a few years ago he collapsed one night. Jed’s owner checked his gums and they were pale so we knew almost immediately what was wrong and rushed Jed up to the clinic. Dr Belle performed an ultrasound which confirmed her concerns that Jed had a bleeding mass on his spleen. He was rushed to surgery where Dr Belle performed a splenectomy to remove a very large bleeding mass.

The mass was sent away to be assessed and unfortunately came back as a nasty cancer called haemangiosarcoma. This type of cancer has a very poor prognosis long term. Jed our little miracle boy decided to defy those odds and this is him now, at 16 years old, still loving the beach!

One of the most rewarding parts of this job is seeing our patients healthy and happy, especially wagging their tails, after we’ve helped to make them feel better.

15/04/2025

EASTER OPENING HOURS

We will be closed Easter Friday - Monday (25th - 28th of April)
As well as ANZAC Day (25th of April)

Please get in early for medication requests to make sure your pet is covered for the weekend

There will be a vet on call for large animal emergencies, please call (03) 5989 6232 if required.

Small animal emergencies may be directed to the nearest 24/7 animal hospital.
Peninsula Vet Care Mornington (03) 5979 9600
AEC Frankston (03) 9770 5555

13/04/2025

Staff Spotlight Series!

Dr Belle completed her veterinary studies at The University of Melbourne in 2017 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She immediately undertook an intensive internship at South Eastern Equine hospital before beginning work at Main Ridge in 2018.
She is passionate about all areas of veterinary medicine, both large and small animals, but is especially interested in diagnostic imaging, especially ultrasound and emergency care. Belle has also completed a graduate certificate in small animal ultrasound and enjoys the diversity of cases ultrasound can help with. Belle has also recently taken over the clinics social media and loves to see all of her wonderful patients enjoying their lives outside of the clinic!

Belles pack includes her old, retired, first horse Felix and her two cheeky kelpies Axel and Rowdy.

Most of Belle’s spare time is spent entertaining and walking her energetic kelpies and when she gets a chance she enjoys running, kitesurfing and camping.

Favourite pet name:
Lasagna, a hilarious bulldog!

Favourite part of the job:
Getting to be even a small part of the amazing bond shared between people and their pets.

Fun fact:
I’m currently on the way to England to run the London Marathon!

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 18:00
Thursday	09:00 - 18:00
Friday	09:00 - 18:00
Saturday	09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+61359896232

Website

http://www.mainridgevet.com.au/

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