For The Love of Animals
At Canterbury Veterinary Clinic we are passionate about providing Melbourne with the very best animal care services, for all animals big and small. Established in 1987, we have over 30 years’ experience offering excellent customer service, advice and treatments for your pets. We understand that your pet is part of the family and we base our clinic upon this philosophy.
We provide a wide array of animal care services and are dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest information and technology, so that your pet receives the best treatment possible. All our staff are highly experienced with dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats and mice” to “Our staff are highly experienced with dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, mice and birds.
Our state of the art premises incorporates the latest hospital design and equipment. We believe our animals deserve the best facilities and equipment, with separate recovery wards. Upstairs we have two dedicated operating suites, a separate recovery ward, a separate cat ward and rodent ward.
We also have an x-ray room with the latest digital x-ray and hospital-grade ultrasound. Downstairs, we have a separate dog ward, as well as our waiting room, reception and three consulting suites.
Based in Surrey Hills, Victoria, we aim to create a warm and friendly environment and we love having our patients and their owners drop in to say ‘hi’, have a weigh in, pick up a treat or ask any question they might have.
Our services include:
- Behavioural counselling
- Blood and urine laboratory testing
- Dentistry
- Deworming protocols
- Emergency treatment
- External parasite prevention
- General surgery
- Geriatric medicine
- Internal parasite prevention
- Mesenchymal therapy (for joints and dry eye)
- Microchip identification and implantation
- Nutritional advice
- Ophthalmic consultation and surgery
- Orthopaedic consultation and surgery
- Pet foods
- Diagnostic imaging
- Vaccination schedule
To learn more about our services and facilities, or to book in a consultation for your pet, get in contact with Canterbury Veterinary Clinic today!
Meet the Canterbury Vet team of friendly and expert veterinarians.
Dr Nicole
Dr. Nicole graduated from the University of Sydney in 2008. Her expertise in animal reproduction is recognised through her Membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
Dr Lynda Bonning
BVSc (Hons) GDVET
Lynda has over 30 years’ experience treating, dogs, cats and exotics. Referral/professional interest practitioner in ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats & mice. Lynda has also completed further studies in dermatology.
Dr Hannah Sherry
BVSc (Hons) BSc
Dr Hannah Sherry, has over 10 years’ experience as a small animal and emergency Veterinarian. Prior to qualifying as a Veterinarian, Dr Hannah has worked for 10 years as a Veterinary Nurse. Dr Hannah is a member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in Behavioural medicine, which is her special interest.
Dr Anne-Katrin Oatley
BVSc MVS
Anne-Katrin (“Ana”) has over 20 years of experience as a small animal practitioner. She has a particular interest in dentistry, surgery and diagnostic imaging and she gained experience with exotics whilst working in England in 2010.
Dr Sanjana Aswani
Dr Sanjana Aswani graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2018 and is an experienced small animal veterinarian with a special interest in clinical pathology, ultrasonography, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.
Dr Rajiv Poorun
Dr Raj completed his Veterinary degree at James Cook University in 2019. Dr Raj has been working at an outer suburban small animal hospital and emergency centre. Dr Raj has a professional interest in ultrasonography and endoscopy.
Dr Rithvik Suresh
Dr Rithvik completed his Veterinary degree from Melbourne University in 2021. Dr Rithvik is an experienced small & large animal veterinarian. Dr Ritvik has a professional interest in cytology and surgery. Dr Rithvik can also understand Tamal.
Dr Anaban Ghosh
BVSc (Hons) Postgraduate Certificate in Surgery MANZCVS (Surgery) MANZCVS (Emergency & Critical Care)
Anaban has worked at The Canterbury Veterinary Clinic & Hospital for over 10 years as a referral/ professional interest practitioner in orthopaedic surgery.