Tooronga Veterinary Hospital

Tooronga Veterinary Hospital We are an independent, locally owned GP veterinary hospital.

Open 7 days with extended hours and designed with seperate cat and dog consulting floors - experience the difference of compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care in Melbourne's Hawthorn East.

A big warm welcome to Dr Jemima Jansen who has landed softly, sweetly and kindly at Tooronga Veterinary Hospital! 💙Dr Je...
29/05/2026

A big warm welcome to Dr Jemima Jansen who has landed softly, sweetly and kindly at Tooronga Veterinary Hospital! 💙

Dr Jemima has joined our team both in a surgical and consulting capacity, with a keen interest in pet behaviour support. She has settled into our clinic quickly and it has been wonderful to already see some beautiful relationships develop between her and our clients. Not to gush but we think she’d make a perfect family GP vet! 👩🏽‍⚕️

Head to the link in our bio to book with Dr Jemima today - available both through the week and on weekends by rotation. 🩺

Is your pet rubbing their eyes? It might not be an infection! 👀Sweet Pickles visited us with red, irritated eyes, and hi...
14/05/2026

Is your pet rubbing their eyes? It might not be an infection! 👀

Sweet Pickles visited us with red, irritated eyes, and his owner had a great instinct - suspecting allergies rather than an infection. 🙌🏽 This is actually something we see quite often. Allergies and eye infections can look very similar, and it’s easy to assume antibiotics are needed, but that’s not always the case.

So how do we tell the difference? 💡
At Tooronga Veterinary Hospital, we use simple diagnostics like cytology (looking at cells under the microscope). In Pickles’ case, this showed inflammation without significant bacteria, confirming allergic conjunctivitis rather than an infection.

Why this matters: ✨
Treating the right cause means:
✅ More effective relief for your pet
✅ Avoiding unnecessary medications
✅ Better long-term management of recurring flare-ups

Pickles’ plan: 🐶
👁️ Anti-inflammatory eye drops to settle flare-ups
🌻 Gentle cleaning at home (cooled calendula tea can help early signs!)
🫶🏽 Ongoing care if allergies flare again

Our goal is always to get to the root cause, not just treat the symptoms. 🩵

We hope Pickles comes to feel more comfortable very soon! 🐾

Happy Mother's Day to all the fur mums!To the ones who never miss a walk, always share the couch, and somehow know exact...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the fur mums!

To the ones who never miss a walk, always share the couch, and somehow know exactly what their pets' needs with just one look.

Thank you for the comfort, care, patience and love you give every single day, the kind that comes with muddy paws, wet noses, early morning and very full hearts.

Today, we're celebrating the special bond between pets and the people who love them like family.

From all of us at TVH, Happy Mother's Day! 💙

09/05/2026

If your dog broke a bone, you would seek a treatment plan and recovery. Anxiety feels just as real for pets, and can be treated just as well as a broken bone!

Behaviour medication isn’t about sedating your pet or changing who they are. It’s about helping quiet the fear and overwhelm in their mind so they can better respond to training, learning, and everyday life 💙

For some dogs, medication can be a valuable tool in helping them feel safer, calmer, and more able to cope.

If this resonates with you, our team is here to help.

📞 Book a behaviour consultation with one our TVH clinicians to discuss a personalised plan for your pet.

Did you know we’re a super feline friendly practice? 😻When you chose Tooronga Veterinary Hospital, you chose the best po...
08/05/2026

Did you know we’re a super feline friendly practice? 😻

When you chose Tooronga Veterinary Hospital, you chose the best possible health and wellness care for your cool cat. This is supported by:

- Cat only consulting rooms, on a completely different floor to our canine consulting spaces
- defusers in our waiting area and clinical spaces
- Minimal restraint, stress free handling approaches to treatment
- Enrichment available for curious kitties, or visual and noise reducing set ups for concerned cattos

Contact us or book online today to schedule your cat an annual check up, vaccination, dental check, behaviour support or other healthcare service!

Some faces just make the whole clinic smile 🤎Fletcher came in for a General Health Check with his tail wagging, happy gr...
07/05/2026

Some faces just make the whole clinic smile 🤎
Fletcher came in for a General Health Check with his tail wagging, happy grins and Labrador-level enthusiasm… and honestly, we’re still obsessed. 🐾

Safe to say he collected a few extra pats (and treats 😜) from the team before heading home.

Our team is growing again! Welcome Dr Anne-Katrin Oatley! 🩺Dr Anne-Katrin (pronounced ‘Ana’) hails from Germany original...
06/05/2026

Our team is growing again! Welcome Dr Anne-Katrin Oatley! 🩺

Dr Anne-Katrin (pronounced ‘Ana’) hails from Germany originally but moved to Australia for love! Anne went to the University of Melbourne for her veterinary degree, graduating in 1998, and then started working in small animal clinics around Melbourne. She spent a year working in the UK and travelling in Europe with her family which was a real highlight. In 2017, Dr Anne completed her Master of Veterinary Studies in Small Animal Practice.

Anne really enjoys soft tissue surgery and dentistry, and loves the experience of getting to know clients and their pets in the consult room. Dr Anne shares that after having worked as a vet for 27 years, she still loves it and couldn’t imagine doing anything else!

In her spare time, Anne likes staying active and spending time at the beach. She also plays tennis and enjoy walking her two Brittany Spaniels. Dr Anne and her husband love bike touring during their holidays.

Introduce yourself and your pet to Dr Anne in the comments! 👇🏽🐾

Anxiety doesn’t always look the way you expect.After yesterday’s post, today we’re exploring the different ways anxiety ...
05/05/2026

Anxiety doesn’t always look the way you expect.

After yesterday’s post, today we’re exploring the different ways anxiety can present, from subtle changes in behaviour to more obvious signs like reactivity or distress when left alone.

Every behaviour has a reason. And when we understand it, we can respond with clarity and care.

👉 Scroll through to learn more
💬 If something resonates, you’re not alone we’re here to support you!

This weekend just passed, some of our Tooronga Veterinary Hospital team laced up their walking shoes and joined the vete...
04/05/2026

This weekend just passed, some of our Tooronga Veterinary Hospital team laced up their walking shoes and joined the veterinary community at Flynn’s Walk in Williamstown. 🐾

Flynn’s Walk is a national event that brings together veterinary staff, friends, family, and supporters to walk in honour of those in our profession impacted by the unique challenges that come with working in animal care. It’s a space to connect, reflect, and remind one another that no one in this profession is alone. The veterinary field can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with emotional demands, and events like this play an important role in fostering awareness, support, and community care amongst peers.

We were so glad to see such a strong turnout on the day. It was a powerful reminder of the compassion and connection that exists within our industry, not just for the animals we care for but for each other too.

A heartfelt thank you to the organisers for bringing this event together and creating space for these important conversations. 💛

Dog Anxiety Awareness Week starts now! 🐾Not all signs of stress are obvious and often, the most important ones are the e...
04/05/2026

Dog Anxiety Awareness Week starts now! 🐾

Not all signs of stress are obvious and often, the most important ones are the easiest to miss.

This week, we’ll be sharing the subtle behaviours that can indicate a dog is feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or under pressure along with practical tips and simple ways to help manage anxiety.

At Tooronga Veterinary Hospital, we believe emotional wellbeing is just as important as physical health. ⭐

Swipe through to learn about displacement behaviours in dogs →

Concerned about your dog’s behaviour? Book a consult with our team.

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395 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East
Melbourne, VIC
3123

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 8pm
Thursday 6:30am - 8pm
Friday 6:30am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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